57
English
Warning:
A leak in the hydraulic circuit can generate a high pressure jet of oil.
This jet can perforate skin and limbs, as well as damaging the senses. As soon
as a trace of oil is spotted, turn off the machine to find the leak.
e. Breakage in operating rods:
The joystick is used to determine the driving speed and control the machine. The movement
of the joystick is transferred by rods up to the setting levers on the hydrostatic pump. If one
of these rods comes loose or breaks off it is no longer possible to control the machine cor-
rectly. You must check the levers and repair the defect. If necessary, consult the authorised
ELIET dealer.
f. Track tension:
The tracks run on a large driving sprocket and tension wheel. If the track is very tight more
resistance is required. When there is a significant difference in track tension, the machine
may keep veering in the direction of the tightest track. The track tension must be adapted.
(read § 9.10; page 50) .
g. Dirty tracks:
During transport of the machine a foreign object (stone, stick, clump of earth, etc.) may end
up between the driving sprocket and the track. This foreign object may hinder the rotation of
the track. The machine will then tend to turn to one side. This is soon fixed by driving in the
other direction. If this is possible, it is a sign of a local obstruction. This is soon discovered.
Remove the obstacle and try again.
9.11.5. The blade does not switch off
If, when uncoupling, the blade keeps on moving, this means that the drive belt is still active. The
cause can be found in the cable which connects the operating lever with the tensioning roller.
If this cable gets stuck in the cable guide due to dirt or damage it will not automatically spring
back when uncoupled. Check if there is no kink in the cable guide. Check whether the cable slides
through the cable guide with minimum resistance. Repair, replace or clean the cable/duct so that
the cable can again slide smoothly through the duct.
