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The following points require special attention:
• Remove all accumulated dirt inside the housing around the blade axis. For this, place the machine
with the rear roller on its Easy Clean™ cleaning base. Push the handlebar down so that the machine
tilts backwards. Let the handlebar rest on the ground. Now you can safely carry out the cleaning
work on the underside of the machine. With the included cleaning tool, scrape away any dirt and
debris that adheres to the walls of the housing. Also clean any soil and dirt which is stuck to the
traction roller.
• The engine must be free dust and dirt. The cooling fins in particular as well as the area around the ex-
haust must be clean. The area around the fuel cap must be kept clean to avoid dirt entering the fuel tank.
• Accumulation of dust and moss under the protective cover of the transmission box for roller drive
and belt and chain drives. Regularly remove this box for inspection and cleaning if necessary. By
regularly removing the protective boxes, you can also check, lubricate and tighten the drives.
• The bushings must be cleaned of sand and dirt that has become stuck in the lubricating grease.
Reapply lubricating grease after wiping the bushings. (read § 11.3; page 38)
• Remove dirt from the chassis and more specifically from the stickers with safety instructions.
• Use a dry cloth or soft brush for any cleaning. Use penetrating oil with MoS2 to remove grease
and lubricants. The latter is a lubricant and rust solvent at the same time.
• The manufacturer does not recommend steam cleaning the machine. The high-pressure water
jet reaches places where water should be avoided. Water is the number one cause of rust and
this must be avoided at all times.
Any necessary replacement and/or repair works must be undertaken immediately. Ask your authori-
sed ELIET dealer to carry out repairs (find an authorised ELIET dealer near you at
www.eliet.eu
).
9.9. Lawn treatment after dethatching
• After dethatching, it is essential to thoroughly remove the raked moss to avoid it from reat-
taching to the soil.
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Overseeding:
To thicken up the lawn after dethatching, new grass must be sown in the open spaces.
Working the seed into the soil is preferable to sowing on top of the existing grass. This allows faster
germination of the seed and quicker thickening of the lawn. Watering the lawn at regular intervals is
required. The overseeder from ELIET’s product range is ideal for renovating your lawn.
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Fertilising
: To help recovery of the existing lawn, a balanced fertilising treatment is recommen-
ded. This also stimulates growth of the sown grass. The choice of fertiliser depends on the soil,
acidity and type of grass. Ask advice from a supplier of fertilising products.
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Aeration:
The soil under the lawn has often been compressed from walking or driving on it. The
grass does not get enough air as a result. This also prevents easy drainage of rain water and
fertilisers. These are some of the causes of slow growth of the grass and increased growth of
surface parasites, such as moss. Opening up the soil requires aeration at a deeper level.
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Sanding:
Sanding the lawn can help provide air to the top layer. Sanding can best be done after
dethatching or aeration. Sharp sand is the best choice.
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Irrigation:
To protect itself from drought, grass will slow down its own growth during continu-
ous sunny weather and high temperatures. Regular watering is recommended if a period of
drought starts after dethatching. A humid soil below the grass is crucial for the absorption of
fertilisers, continued growth and recovery of the lawn.
