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DZC550

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Page 2: ...Copyright 2009 ELIET All right reserved All textual material drawings figures diagrams graphs etc included in this ELIET booklet are protected by copyright and also by other intellectual property righ...

Page 3: ...ine in the text boxes Motor Honda GX270 Stock no MA 016 021 207 Serial number Year of manufacture 2 Warranty 2 1 Warranty card In order to avail of the warranty please fill out the warranty card and s...

Page 4: ...read these pages carefully All ELIET equipment and machines are continually being updated and improved and therefore the specification of your machine may differ slightly in terms of shape technology...

Page 5: ...s 11 7 2 Safety features 13 7 3 Safety instructions 15 8 Dealer s duties 22 9 Operating instructions 25 9 1 Preliminary checks 25 9 2 Characteristics of the work area 26 9 3 Preparation of the work ar...

Page 6: ...c tions or it is used to indicate where you can find additional information relating to the topic 5 2 Caution Caution This symbol suggests safe practices The purpose is to prevent incorrect opera tion...

Page 7: ...ge of machine parts and identifies their names We recommend that you take the time to study the machine prior to its use for a better understanding of the descriptions provided in this operating manua...

Page 8: ...rs 2 Push roller drive rollers 3 Protective transmission covers 4 Hydraulic oil tank 8 Rollen 1 Camshaft 2 Hydrostat 3 Reduction gearbox 1 Blade axis 2 Anti scalp runner 3 Roller 4 Seed funnels 5 Shoc...

Page 9: ...r 5 Transport lever operating posi tion 6 Hydrostatic lever gear shift 7 Brake 6 2 Engine 1 Petrol tank 2 Fuel cap 3 Oil filler cap side of the seed reservoir 4 Oil drainage cap side of the operator 5...

Page 10: ...LIET dealer is at your service for any maintenance or advice ensuring that your ELIET machine always remains in perfect condition You can contact him her for original ELIET parts and lubricants at any...

Page 11: ...e up of three parts The first part shows icons that summarise the general safety instructions 1 Before operating the machine the manual should be read and understood 2 Suitable safety clothing safety...

Page 12: ...aught in the drive and being cut off This sticker has stock no BQ 505 010 130 This sticker has been applied to the machine in several places Twice on the curved front plate of the machine Once on the...

Page 13: ...circumstances This sticker has stock no BQ 505 112 098 Caution Safety stickers that as a result of use or cleaning are either damaged have been removed or become illegible must be replaced immediatel...

Page 14: ...rotective cover on rotating drum transmission Sturdy construction The robust construction is testimony to the sustainability of the machines and offers a guarantee for the operator s safety under unfo...

Page 15: ...when using this ELIET machine Carefully read all the instructions relating to the operation of the machine They are important for your own personal safety Read the chapter meant for the dealer read 8...

Page 16: ...balance disturbances to operate the machine Think about what you are doing at every manoeuvre Do not be tempted to let routine dull your attention Never act impulsively or on reflex Although the machi...

Page 17: ...make decisions by himself All persons using the machine are assumed to be fully conversant with the safety instructions The operator is fully liable for the use of the machine in regard to himself an...

Page 18: ...on the safety sticker on the machine the operator must wear safety gloves and safety goggles in addition to hearing protection Working the soil can cause a large amount of dust especially under warm a...

Page 19: ...decoupling lever Doing so will switch off the blade drive and accelerator and the seed reservoir will be closed off When using the machine without a collector unit it is advised to set the deflector c...

Page 20: ...must only be performed with the motor disengaged and the spark plug cap decoupled 7 3 8 Limits of the machine ELIET recommends a maximum work depth of 20 mm In view of your own safety and a long life...

Page 21: ...id spilling petrol whilst refuelling c Oil leaks in the motor or transmission should be repaired immediately d Service the motor regularly for optimum combustion e Any waste materials resulting from p...

Page 22: ...The dealer unpacking the machine will check it for any damage occurred during transport o Removing the two auxiliary transport attachments The bolts flat washers and spring lock ing rings are used ne...

Page 23: ...be filled up with petrol Read 9 4 2 Prior to delivery to the customer the dealer will check the oil level in the motor and the hy drostat Read 11 3 3 on page 64 read 11 4 11 Checking hydrostat levels...

Page 24: ...ion for the new owner at the time of delivery a The dealer familiarizes the new owner with the machine s operation b The dealer informs the new owner of potential dangers c The dealer insists that the...

Page 25: ...3 3 Checking the motor s oil level C Check the hydrostatic oil level If necessary read 11 4 11 Checking the hydrostat D Check that the fuel tank is full tank volume 3 litres If not the machine must be...

Page 26: ...ese objects before operating the machine The soil of the lawn may not be frozen Working a dried out soil under the lawn is useless and had better be avoided Work on a terrain that is wet and soggy aft...

Page 27: ...l base pickets lawn furniture etc If certain obstacles cannot be removed then they should be visibly marked tree roots water drain covers gas lines sprinkler systems power outlets lawn lighting Also p...

Page 28: ...w setting so that it the height of the grass is 2 cm at most Once these preparations have been made overseeding may start It is recommended to choose the sowing moment prior to a rainy period 25 C Cho...

Page 29: ...ing the transport safety lock can be switched off in which case the machine can be shifted from transport to operation mode Setting the work depth For fast germination of the grass seed and stimulatio...

Page 30: ...the machine until tight This setting corresponds to a work depth between 15 and 20 mm In this position where the anti scalp wheel rests upon the thickness plate the blades must just touch the ground...

Page 31: ...voir closes properly when the machine is in transport mode This is to prevent grass from being seeded when you do not want it to be whilst the machine is being transported o Also check the felt strip...

Page 32: ...rate Since the flow of seed mixes largely depends on the seed size deviations from the curve presented in the diagram must always be anticipated To determine the exact weight of the seed proceed as fo...

Page 33: ...or cover The corner of the deflector cover can be set by first unlocking the star knob and positioning the cover in the desired place When this is set correctly the cover is locked back into place Cau...

Page 34: ...fire hazard The white fuel tank with a total content of 5 3 litres sits on top of the motor Clean off the area around the cap of the fuel tank and remove it Take note that a fuel filter can be insert...

Page 35: ...machine parts If this has not been done when going through the check list the motor must be checked for adequate oil read 11 3 2 Checking the motor s oil level and fuel levels read 9 4 Refuelling befo...

Page 36: ...to the far left Caution For optimum protection of your hearing it is recommended to put on hearing protection prior to starting the motor Warning Under no circumstances should you ever allow the moto...

Page 37: ...motor is running push back the handle the CHOKE will open again This prevents the motor from getting too much fuel If the choke is not reopened the motor will slow down and start to smoke heavily and...

Page 38: ...ol handle 2 Thrust lever 3 Operating lever traction left hand roller 4 Operating lever traction right hand roller 5 Transport operation switch 6 Hydrostatic lever gear shift 7 Brake The machine can be...

Page 39: ...becomes operational when the gear shift is in forward or reverse AND one or both operating handles of the traction wheels is are lifted Caution Speed will usually be higher in transport mode which wi...

Page 40: ...3 Turning 180 If you reach the end of a strip and want to turn around to overseed the adjoining strip the ma chine will have to turn 180 degrees on a limited work area During transport it may also be...

Page 41: ...ust overcome this resistance to put the machine into motion from a still position Well dosed activation of the traction on both rollers is of key importance in this process Once the mass is in motion...

Page 42: ...g Obstacles in the surface may cause a difference in the force of the grip which may provoke a sudden unintentional turning motion Be alert Choosing an obstacle free access route towards the terrain w...

Page 43: ...rom the machine The DZC 550 sets itself apart from other overseeders in that it picks up debris that has been cut away and gathers it up into a large voluminous 100 litre collector unit This provides...

Page 44: ...Dryness of the surface 5 Type of soil 6 Blade depth 7 Degree of wear and tear on the blades Explanation Groove cutting is the heaviest task in the overseeding procedure and while most of the motor cap...

Page 45: ...erficial operation The objective of dethatching being to mechanically remove all parasites moss felt weeds dried grass etc from the lawn the blades should only make slight contact with the soil max 3...

Page 46: ...educed cooling 5 Risk of fire 6 Inability to notice cracks or tears 7 Damage to the paint 8 Illegibility of stickers Thus after each use it is recommended to clean the machine Cleaning the machine can...

Page 47: ...the chain drives read 11 4 2 Remove the dirt above the vibrator reeds Check these for any damages Check that the blades read 11 4 8 are not damaged or bent Clean the blade compartment and the collect...

Page 48: ...ol that has been sitting in petrol tank for more than a few months can cause starter problems It also smells totally different than fresh petrol Pump out the contents of the fuel tank and refuel with...

Page 49: ...he line The motor will start running as soon as the carburettor has filled b Lack of oil in the motor Also read 9 8 1 under point d c Machine is on a slope Whilst working on a slope in the lengthwise...

Page 50: ...oss of grass seed It can also occur that the operating cable is too tightly stretched or knotted up for one reason or another As a result of dirt caking up in the opening of the seed reservoir it is p...

Page 51: ...deflected to a collec tor unit As a result the lane that has been worked will remain relatively clean If a lot of debris is deposited in the work area nonetheless this can have the following reasons...

Page 52: ...emains locked in its set height transport or operation mode If during operation or overseeding the machine fails to respond to the command to return to either transport or operation mode then the foll...

Page 53: ...of the following problems The belt decouplings on both rollers is not equally calibrated For correct calibration read 11 4 3 The belts on one side of the machine are more worn or stretched out Change...

Page 54: ...e All in one control handle AIOC for the blade mount is too tightly adjusted The spring at the end of the cable wire has to support too much weight Read 11 4 2 4 The cable wire for the AIOC handle to...

Page 55: ...ed which disengages all driving forces on the machine Subsequently the machine is reverted to transport mode and is locked into place This is done in the following manner o Check whether the locking m...

Page 56: ...stance 10 m during transport loading and offloading For safe transporting dismount the collector unit from the machine prior to loading We advise that the collector unit not be transported in the trai...

Page 57: ...llable o Put the hydrostat lever in forward and carefully let up on the brake with the left hand while the traction is activated with the right hand simultaneously Caution Never activate the blades du...

Page 58: ...machine reducing the risk of damage vibrator reeds blades etc it also puts additional pressure on the back of the machine allowing better grip of the rollers and reducing their risk of slipping If you...

Page 59: ...ioner belts used must be in a perfect state and capable of sustaining a tensile load of 500 kg For your information Always close the petrol tap on the machine before transport Failure to do so may res...

Page 60: ...e always submit the model and serial numbers of the machine and the motor as well as a complete description of the problem Caution Use only original ELIET or HONDA replacement parts for any repairs Th...

Page 61: ...ELIET recommends that the machine be brought to an authorised ELIET service centre for a major overhaul each year Your ELIET dealer is always ready to carry out maintenance and provide advice He stoc...

Page 62: ...clear the air that is sucked in for combustion from sand and dust particles There are two important issues in this respect The filter may not become damaged allowing unfiltered air to pass through the...

Page 63: ...emove the filter cover then tilt this filter cover upwards The filter you will see is constructed from two parts Front filter made of spongy material blocks large particles Main filter cartridge made...

Page 64: ...eir original position 11 3 2 Changing the air filter This action is almost identical to cleaning the air filter see 11 3 1 Cleaning the air filter The only difference is that in this case the element...

Page 65: ...opening The oil on the dipstick should touch the maximum mark If the oil tank is not filled to the brim this indicates a lack of oil It suffices to add some oil via the filler opening until the proper...

Page 66: ...oil filler cap on the other side of the motor and unscrew the cap allowing the crankcase to vent while emptying the tank Now screw loose in the drainage plug without unscrewing it completely Use a 22...

Page 67: ...m of the filler opening Replace and tighten the filler cap after refilling and wipe away any spilled oil Warning Oil shortage causes severe damage to the motor This type of defect is not covered under...

Page 68: ...park plug is still good 6 Weak irregular and not well centred sparks indicate that the spark plug must be changed Caution Replacing an old spark plug or putting in a new one must be done with utmost c...

Page 69: ...s that extend a machine s life cycle despite the machine being subjected to what can be extreme working conditions For this reason special lubrication products have already been applied in the factory...

Page 70: ...equire specific attention 1 Hinges for belt tensioners left and right of the roller drive 2 Hinges for belt tensioner of the blade drive 3 Hinge of the front roller body L R 4 Hinge of the handle and...

Page 71: ...VATIO KLEENSPRAY S is flammable Avoid open fire or heat when applying it Apply new lubricant to the friction areas Ensure that it covers the entire contact surface ELIET recommends NOVATIO CLEARLUBE a...

Page 72: ...ields will have to be removed Read 15 1 if necessary The bearings have dust seals to keep the dirt out However the lubricant applied on the bearing at the factory will also become old and dry To compe...

Page 73: ...rn away after a few hours or will be cluttered with dirt and debris To prevent wear and tear on the line shaft you will need to apply lubricant regularly The DZC 550 includes one Simplex line for the...

Page 74: ...is to apply a film of lubricant between the rubbing parts that will reduce movement resistance and minimise wear These surfaces include 1 Mechanism for locking the machine in transport mode 2 Cable wi...

Page 75: ...air to clean the cable guide of both cleaner and dirt Repeat this procedure until the guides are completely clean New lubricant may now be sprayed into the guide ELIET recommends NOVATIO PTFE OIL The...

Page 76: ...a ticking or peeping sound coming from the belts then it is best to check the belt tension because this is often a sign that the belts are too loose and are slipping To tighten up the belt the protect...

Page 77: ...motor and the mitre gearbox If the alignment is correct then the bar will touch each pulley in two places You can continue to twist in the bolt until this is reached If the proper amount of tension is...

Page 78: ...vibrations cannot cause the part come loose again After performing this maintenance the belt covers can be remounted like they originally were Third and fourth belt drive left and right roller drive...

Page 79: ...ing rollers press up against the back of the belt Just before the lever is completely squeezed in 1 5 cm of play up to the tube you will reach the maximum amount of pressure and the spring at the end...

Page 80: ...e motor switched off Remove the key from the starter lock as a precaution Caution Always wear suitable clothing for performing this type of maintenance First belt drive motor mitre gearbox In order to...

Page 81: ...however you should loosen the belt catcher at the level of the drive pulley Before that slightly turn the M8 bolts loose so that the belt catcher can turn away spanner size 13 Even here the belt drive...

Page 82: ...ing the belt tension place the protective covers back on 11 4 5 Replacing the belt tensioning roller The machine has 3 belt drives that are provided with a decoupling via a tensioning roller After bei...

Page 83: ...to the combination of these three factors the tensioning roller is sensitive to wear Regular lubrication can counter accelerated wear As soon as the bearing starts to make a growling sound we recomme...

Page 84: ...sioning rollers of the roller drive The belts of the roller drive rotate more slowly which puts less pressure on these four tensioning rollers These rollers are created out of aluminium Slippage of th...

Page 85: ...the machine begins moving Its capacity and RPM are very limited hence the choice for a single simplex chain This chain may turn forwards and backwards depending on the direction in which the machine i...

Page 86: ...e a 17 mm ring spanner Lift the sprocket and tighten it completely enough Over tightening the chain can lead to accelerated wear of the bearings and the chain Carefully replace the protective cover an...

Page 87: ...the blade using a tong and move it sideways You should not notice any looseness in the blade If this is the case then you should do the following o On the right side of the blade row seen from down th...

Page 88: ...ou will need to replace them A new set of flaps can be ordered from your authorised ELIET dealer For your information This check is a good opportunity to clean the blade compartment 11 4 9 Replacing t...

Page 89: ...t the bearings are loose the blade axle can be slid out from the encasing Once the blade axle is free the left bearing seen from along the underside will need to be disassembled Proceed by twisting of...

Page 90: ...ze 17 Now rotate in the brush flaps on the intermediate rings so that these are always flush with the adjacent blade Now you should tighten the entire blade assembly firmly so that the looseness betwe...

Page 91: ...ble clothing for performing this type of maintenance Before cleaning or replacing a reed it is recommended to disassemble the entire vibrator system This makes everything better accessible Disassemble...

Page 92: ...when operating in reverse and going over a curb or other obstacle The reeds can become damaged by this Also tilt back the machine when going over a hump or curb 11 4 11 Checking hydrostat levels Make...

Page 93: ...for the hydrostat Have a two litre collection reservoir ready before unscrewing the plug Now screw loose in the drainage plug without unscrewing it completely Use a 17 mm wrench Now push back on the s...

Page 94: ...position Whilst operating the starter cord you will gradually be filling up the reservoir to the maximum level If the oil levels are no longer changing then and only then should the motor be started r...

Page 95: ...read the safety instructions under 9 4 Preparing the machine on page 29 Remove the spark plug see 11 3 5 Checking or replacing spark plug on page 67 Spray a little penetrating oil on the basis of MoS...

Page 96: ...HP Type engine Petrol Operations width 580 mm Number of blades 18 Type of blades Permanenty sharp bladesTM Blade spacing 25 mm Depth adjustment 0 25 mm Discharge at the front Clutch Belt Transmission...

Page 97: ...cessary steps have been taken in line with Machine Directive 2006 42 EG in order to ensure absolute operator safety for the operator when the machine is used correctly The sound power level and the gu...

Page 98: ...ir 3 Large rear plate covers the hydrostat and outer axles for the roller drive 4 Right belt cover covers the belt drive to the right roller 5 Belt cover on the motor covers the belt transmission from...

Page 99: ...us areas to avoid accidents It is therefore strictly prohibited to operate the machine or to activate the motor or any drive with any protective cover removed Caution Anyone who removes a protective c...

Page 100: ...of fractured entangled or severed fingers or limbs Reaching into belt drives when removing belt covers introduces the risk of fractured entangled or severed fingers or limbs Spraining of feet or knee...

Page 101: ...101 English The list is not exhaustive and is only provided as information in relation to the operator s safety...

Page 102: ...102 English 15 3 Seeding diagram Overseeder DZC550 Position on diagram Seed 100m2 kg 100m2 1 0 2 0 3 0 39 4 1 55 5 4 6 7 7 10 8 16 9 23 10 65 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Position on diagram Seed kg 100m 2...

Page 103: ...0 15 M8 25 36 M10 49 72 M12 85 125 M14 135 200 M16 210 310 M18 300 430 M20 425 610 M22 580 820 M24 730 1050 M27 1100 1550 M30 1450 2100 Fine thread M8 x 1 27 39 M10 x 1 25 52 76 M12 x 1 5 89 130 M14 x...

Page 104: ...welve months or 100 running hours in semi professional or in professional use To be eligible to obtain warranty the customer is invited to register the newly purchased machine with ELIET You should co...

Page 105: ...orm should be stapled to the purchase invoice and mailed to ELIET or an importer agent of ELIET Step 6 ELIET will send the parts ordered to the dealer under the regular delivery and payment conditions...

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