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 DZC600

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Page 1: ...M A N U A L DZC600...

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: ...e identification data of your machine in the text boxes Motor Stock no MA 028 Serial number Year of manufacture 2 Warranty 2 1 Warranty card To be entitled to warranty the machine has to be registered...

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 10 7 2 Safety features 12 7 3 Safety instructions 13 8 Dealer s duties 19 9 Operating instructions 20 9 1 Preliminary checks 20 9 2 Characteristics of the work area 21 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: ...ne 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 manual 6 1 Overa...

Page 8: ...ering gear This makes operating the machine even easier 6 3 Engine 1 Spark plug 2 Exhaust 3 Silencer 4 Air filter 5 Fuel tank 6 Fuel cap 7 Speed control 8 Kickback starter 9 Starter handle 10 Choke 11...

Page 9: ...ains in perfect condition You can contact him her for original ELIET parts and lubricants at any time These service parts are manufactured according to the same strict rules and craftsmanship as the o...

Page 10: ...r The sticker consists 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 safet...

Page 11: ...of clothes or limbs being caught by the drive and cut off This sticker carries item number BQ 505 010 130 This sticker is also attached on the top of the protective cover The sticker points at the da...

Page 12: ...dy The figures on it represent the guaranteed sound power levels LwA produced by the machine under normal operating circumstances This sticker has stock no BQ 505 112 098 Caution Safety stickers that...

Page 13: ...ate to avoid accidents If the instructions stated in this manual are not clear to you do not hesitate to contact your ELIET dealer for further explanation The help desk at ELIET NV SA is at your servi...

Page 14: ...ugh the air generator Closing the grooves and tightening the soil around the grass seeds with a back roller Putting a protective layer onto the seed by covering the sown area with the projected soil C...

Page 15: ...t lines only With the machine in this position turning is strictly prohibited Avoid inhaling the machine s exhaust fumes Exhaust fumes contain toxins which can lead to poisoning and result in death Co...

Page 16: ...ends hearing protection Be extra alert when wearing hearing protection it can impair the ability to hear warning sounds such as yelling signal tones etc With this in mind ELIET strongly advices agains...

Page 17: ...s When someone comes within the danger zone immediately stop your activ ity Shut off the motor when leaving the machine unattended Turn the motor switch to the OFF position Once the motor is running f...

Page 18: ...m work depth of 15 mm In view of your own safety and a long life span of your machine increasing the work depth is not recommended The DZC600 should not be used at low temperatures or when there is fr...

Page 19: ...n advance read 9 4 1 Machine set up on page 24 Every ELIET dealer warrants a long life span of ELIET machines He will lubricate all grease nipples before delivering the machine to the client Read 11 4...

Page 20: ...If necessary read 11 3 3 Checking the oil level of the motor on page 49 C Check that the fuel tank is full If not the machine must be refuelled Read 9 4 2 Refuelling on page 28 D Check that the air f...

Page 21: ...e 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 after heavy rainfall must be postponed The work speed must...

Page 22: ...sol 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...

Page 23: ...ow 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 C Choic...

Page 24: ...teering gear allows you to change the machine from transport mode to operating mode To do so the DZC s steering gear needs to be pushed down slightly so that the pressure on the lock is removed Then p...

Page 25: ...corresponds with a depth adjustment of 1 mm Caution For this setting one should always wear gloves How to set the depth Place the machine on flat stabilized ground e g concrete or asphalt etc Switch o...

Page 26: ...k resulting in blockage of the seed outlets o Check whether the seed container lid closes properly when the machine is in transport mode This is to prevent any unwanted seed spillages when in transit...

Page 27: ...ment which was carried out for the overseeding mixture Renova Recover II by Advanta these values may be used as a guideline A realignment starting from the zero point results in the following setting...

Page 28: ...onger periods of time additives may be used Store the petrol in an approved tank Keep out of reach of children Never refuel at the location where the machine is later to be operated Keep a distance of...

Page 29: ...or must be checked for adequate oil read 11 3 3 Checking the oil level of the motor on page 49 and fuel levels read 9 4 2 Refuelling on page 28 before starting it Also check that the air filter is cle...

Page 30: ...when the motor is running A wrong action can put the machine in motion In a situation that could lead to loss of control over the operation the motor must be switched off immediately Ways to quickly...

Page 31: ...set to their work depth Because in this mode the 57 blades are cutting through the top layer of the lawn any sudden changes of direction must be avoided as these could result in the removal of parts o...

Page 32: ...information Machine breakage or defects resulting from incompetent operation are not cov ered under warranty 9 6 2 Planning and determining the track and the work pattern A work pattern will depend o...

Page 33: ...acted to at work depth Set the motor to full throttle 3 200 RPM The machine now becomes a dangerous object requiring the operator to concentrate on his movements As long as he is operating the machine...

Page 34: ...ould be in the seed reservoir Machine operation is identical to that for overseeding Because dethatching requires less capacity than overseeding a higher work speed is allowed The same routes can be a...

Page 35: ...the bearings 2 Increased wear of covers 3 Jamming of moving parts 4 Reduced cooling 5 Risk of fire 6 Inability to notice cracks or tears 7 Damage to the paint 8 Illegibility of stickers Thus after ea...

Page 36: ...e needs to be applied see 11 2 Maintenance schedule on page 47 Use a dry cloth or soft brush for any cleaning To remove grease and lubricants use MoS2 based penetrating oil This spray acts both as a l...

Page 37: ...pped your mind you may have forgotten to refill the machine Check that the tank is adequately filled and refuel if necessary read 9 4 2 Refuelling on page 28 Let the starter motor run for a while afte...

Page 38: ...ON OFF switch for the motor is turned to the OFF position Take the following steps to restart the machine in case of one of the following a No petrol Might you become so absorbed in your work that yo...

Page 39: ...r or an authorised service centre for the motor brand 9 8 3 Loss of seed during transport During transport the machine leaves a trail of grass seed This can result in vegetation between paving stones...

Page 40: ...esult of the following To ensure a continuous seed flow a jack is fitted at the bottom of the seed container This is driven by a chain and runs synchronously with the machine s operating speed A faili...

Page 41: ...mains stuck in work mode The hinges of the front roller body are stuck because of dirt or insufficient lubrication clean the hinge and apply lubricant liberally Dirt is piling up between the front rol...

Page 42: ...the seed container before moving the machine Operating the machine with the seed container lid closed and seed in the seed container can cause serious damage to the machine Warning Loading and off loa...

Page 43: ...arning Never run the machine for more than 30 seconds in a closed environment where animals or people are present Exhaust fumes from petrol motors contain toxins that can cause poisoning or suffocatio...

Page 44: ...ort Failure to do so may result in excessive amounts of petrol being fed into the motor causing starter problems and the risk of having to change the spark plug For your information Machine breakage o...

Page 45: ...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 SUBARU replacement parts for any repairs Th...

Page 46: ...fety goggles may be required for certain operations These are supplied standard with the machine TIP In principle the maintenance works described may be carried out by any person with technical skills...

Page 47: ...ing the motor oil on page 50 11 4 3 Belt tension check and adjustment on page 59 11 3 5 Checking and or changing the spark plug on page 52 11 4 2 3 Chains and gears on page 57 11 4 2 General lubricati...

Page 48: ...cedure in the motor manual The air filter is located under a black hood on the motor How to clean the filter For your information Always read through the manual of the motor supplier Caution Petrol is...

Page 49: ...le for your machine are available from your ELIET dealer or an authorised service centre of the relevant motor brand 11 3 3 Checking the oil level of the motor A shortage of engine oil will irreparabl...

Page 50: ...se the recommended oil see engine manual Once the engine has been replenished re insert the dipstick and screw the filler cap on firmly Immediately remove any spilled oil Caution Avoid any dirt from l...

Page 51: ...ontents 1 1 L from the engine Make sure that all the oil is properly collected in the receptacle Tilt the machine forward again Reposition the drainage plug and tighten it Attention don t tighten it t...

Page 52: ...hanging the spark plug Make sure that the machine is secured in transport mode Switch off the motor and let it cool down for a bit The spark plug is at the front end of the DZC600 Pull off the cap fro...

Page 53: ...ng the work that the machine undergo an inspection This will allow you to anticipate breakage or wear and tear that affects the life span of the machines Check whether the machine operates at the prop...

Page 54: ...drought the frequency of lubrication treatments should be increased LOTS OF DUST REGULAR CLEANING AND LUBRICATION The parts below must be lubricated with care Hinges Read 11 4 2 1 Hinges 55 Bearings...

Page 55: ...rs and shields will have to be removed Read 15 1 Removing the protective covers on page 71 if necessary To avoid wear and subsequent play on hinges lubricant must be applied to the contact sur faces t...

Page 56: ...s to keep the dirt out However the lubricant applied on the bearing at the factory will also become old and dry To compensate this lack of lubricant new lubricant must be added from outside To prevent...

Page 57: ...useful before lubricating the chain to first clean off the chain and wipe away any old lubricant cluttered with dirt and debris The use of KLEENSPRAY may help to soak off and dissolve any old grease...

Page 58: ...ar from lateral friction with other parts Here too the message is to apply a film of lubricant between the rubbing parts that will reduce movement resistance and minimise wear These surfaces include C...

Page 59: ...letely clean New lubricant may now be sprayed into the guide ELIET recommends NOVATIO PTFE OIL The procedure is the same for all other friction surfaces mentioned earlier first loosen old lubricant wi...

Page 60: ...the belt it is best to check the belt tension because this is often a sign that the belts are too loose and are slipping To re tighten the belt the belt cover needs to be removed see 15 1 Removing the...

Page 61: ...off and it is therefore subject to slippage If the belt starts to make a squeaking sound or if the lever resistance is too low it is clear that the belt tensioning roller needs to be adjusted To re ti...

Page 62: ...become distorted again After performing this maintenance the belt covers can be remounted like they originally were 11 4 4 Belt replacement After many hours of operation the belts may wear and require...

Page 63: ...the bolt up as far as possible The belt will now be loose and can be removed easily Before positioning the belts check whether they are of the same type and length Now re apply the proper amount of b...

Page 64: ...conse quently damage or breakage of the belt How to proceed Disassemble the front protective cover on the left side of the machine Read 15 1 Removing the protective covers on page 71 Loosen the centre...

Page 65: ...are very limited hence the choice for a single Simplex chain This chain may turn forwards or backwards depending on the direction the machine is moving in Therefore a chain tensioner which works in bo...

Page 66: ...t or twisted after impact with a hard object just below the surface Bent blades do not always need replacing rather they can be bent back to their original shape At the ELIET dealer a special wring ro...

Page 67: ...nance When mounting new blades please pay attention to the following two points During the original assembly the blades of the overseeding machine have been perfectly positioned for overseeding work w...

Page 68: ...9 mm and wrenches 4 5 or 6 Empty the fuel tank either by running the engine until the machine runs out of fuel or by using a siphon to pump the petrol back into the jerry can read the safety instructi...

Page 69: ...ngine Petrol Operations width 550 mm Number of blades 57 Type of blades Permanenty sharp bladesTM Blade spacing 25 mm Depth adjustment recommended 10 tot 15 mm Seed transportation Helix Seed DuctTM Cl...

Page 70: ...his knowledge the necessary 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 po...

Page 71: ...ention Proceed as follows Caution Removing protective covers is considered to be maintenance Consequently the motor must be turned off and appropriate clothing must be worn Caution Protective covers a...

Page 72: ...g his her own safety and that of others in these situations by removing the starter key from the lock to avoid that others could start the machine against his will Caution Make sure the cables are not...

Page 73: ...o chain drives when removing chain covers introduces the risk of fractured entangled or severed fingers or limbs Reaching into belt drives when removing belt covers introduces the risk of fractured en...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...elve 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 com...

Page 76: ...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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