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• It is therefore recommended to clean the machine after each use. Cleaning the machine can
also be regarded as a visual check. It offers an opportunity to promptly notice any breakage or
need for lubrication.
The following points require special attention:
• The engine should be clear of dust and dirt.
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The bushings must be cleaned of sand and dirt that has become stuck in the lubricating grease.
Reapply lubricating grease after wiping the bushings.
• Use a dry cloth to 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. This spray is a lubricant and rust solvent at the same time.
9.6 Lawn treatment after dethatching.
• After dethatching it is essential to thoroughly remove the raked moss to avoid it from reat
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taching to the soil.
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Overseeding:
To thicken up the lawn quickly after dethatching, new grass must be sown in the
open spaces. Working the seed into the soil has preference over sowing on top of the existing
grass. It 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 highly
suitable for renovating your lawn.
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Fertilisation:
To help recovery of the existing lawn a
balanced fertilising treatment is recommended. It 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:
Very often the soil under the lawn has been pressed together from walking or dri-
ving on it. The grass does not get enough air as a result. It also prevents easy drainage of rain
water and fertilisers. These are causes for 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 to 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:
Protecting itself from drought, grass will slow down its own growth during conti-
nuous sunny weather and high temperatures. Regular watering is recommended if a period of
drought starts after dethatching. A humid soil below the grass is of key importance for the
absorption of fertilisers, continued growth and recovery of the lawn.
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