Eliet C550 ZR, Manual

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11.5.6. Lubricating the cable guides
A lot of dust can be produced during dethatching. This dust settles on the parts of the machine.
This dust also ends up on the cables and in the cable guides where it can accumulate and cause
the cable to glide less smoothly over time.
This may result in the drive no longer disengaging when the control levers are released, which
can create risks.
Regularly lubricating cables is therefore essential maintenance.
• Remove the two protective covers to make the complete cable route accessible.
(read § 15.1; page 56)
• When lubricating, the ends of the cable guides should always be wiped clean.
• Then spray MoS4 based penetrating oil into the ends of the cable guide and allow it to pene-
trate.
• Press the levers repeatedly so that the cable moves back and forth in the guide.
• While moving the levers, spray small amounts of penetrating oil on the highest end of the cable
guides.
• Repeat this for a few minutes until the penetrating oil on the underside of the cable guide
drains out.
• Now blow with compressed air into the highest end of the cable so that the penetrating oil is
forced out and the dirt in the guide is removed.
• Wipe off any dirt that comes out of the guide on the underside.
• Leave the machine for 30 minutes so that all the penetrating oil has drained out of the guide.
• After wiping away the penetrating oil, spray some NOVATIO CLEAR LUBE-S on the cable and in
the guide end while again operating the levers.
• Repeat this so that sufficient amounts of new lubricant can penetrate the cable guides.
• After lubricating, replace the protective covers. (read § 15.1; page 56)
11.5.7. Lubricating the chain
Caution: Chain tightening must be done with the engine switched off. Remove
the spark plug cover as a precaution.
Caution: Always wear suitable clothing for performing this type of maintenance.
There is one chain on the machine that transfers the drive from the transmission
box to the roller of the machine.
This chain rotates at quite a low speed, so wear and tear is limited and lubricant is
not ejected from the chain due to high speed.
However, dethatching is often done in dusty conditions, so it cannot be ruled out
that dust will not stick to the chain over time. As such, it is recommended to clean
and re-lubricate the chain once a year.