Eliet GZC 1000, Manual

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• Large stones in the ground must be removed to avoid damage to the machine. Use a harrow to
bring these stones to the surface for subsequent easy removal.
• Preparation of the work terrain depends on the condition it is in:
o Any vegetation must be cut and ploughed first to ensure that it is buried deep into the soil.
o If the soil consists of impenetrable, hard sub-soil, this must be loosened first through
aeration or deep dethatching.
o If there are many irregularities, it is recommended to roll them flat several times and to fill
up any pits, preferably after wet weather.
For your information :
The operable terrain must be checked prior to operation to be able to detect any
problems in advance. (Read § 9.6.2 Planning and determining the track and the
work pattern.)
Choice of seed mix
The choice of seed mix depends on the soil, the use of the lawn and the climate. Ask your seed
specialist for advice.
Determining the treatment after seeding to enhance germination
Spraying:
Regardless of the chosen sowing period, it is recommended to keep an eye on the weather
circumstances: ideally, sowing is followed by rainfall. If it doesn’t rain, one can water in case of
persistent drought.
Water the seedbed with a fine shower, not a hard jet stream - the latter could relocate the seed.
Water every day in dry weather.
Fertilising:
Each plant needs plenty of nutrients to come to full development. Regular and correctly dosed
fertilisation will ensure even growth of your lawn.
First mowing:
the grass will come up after 8 to 30 days, depending on circumstances. Once it is about 5 cm
high, pass a roller over it to tighten the soil and enhance growth. When it has grown to 10 cm,
you can mow it for the first time. Do not leave any clippings on the lawn.
The ideal average height is 5 cm. When it is shorter than 3 cm, the grass risks to get burnt by
the sun. Grass longer than 8 cm will exhaust itself growing. Avoid any mowing shortly after
rainfall as it could damage the grass.