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• Always ensure that the engine is switched off before performing maintenance work.
Always remove the key from the ignition.
• Prior to doing service operations, fi rst make sure to disconnect the battery cables.
(Disconnecting the positive cable)
• When performing maintenance, always wear gloves, and also safety glasses for some
operations. These are included with the machine.
TIP:
The maintenance work described can essentially be performed by any person who possesses the
requisite technical knowledge. However, ELIET recommends that the machine should be brought
to an ELIET dealer for a major overhaul each year.
Your ELIET dealer is always at your service for maintenance and advice. Your dealer will stock
genuine ELIET service parts and lubricants. Your dealer’s staff can always obtain advice and
service from ELIET’s HQ, so that they can provide you with an impeccable after-sales service.
Warning:
If the safety guards need to be removed to perform maintenance work, put
these back correctly once the maintenance has been performed. Guards are
provided to ensure your safety.
11.2 Maintenance schedules
11.2.1 Special maintenance
A. Special maintenance to the knives
After inserting the blades into the rotor, the blades will bed-in after a brief period. This can
cause the tension on the bolts to decrease, with the risk that the blades may become dislodged
between the blade plates. This can cause irrevocable fatigue failure of the blade shaft. This must
be prevented by scheduling extra maintenance after the brief bedding-in period.
WHEN:
Within the fi rst fi ve operating hours after starting up the new machine
Within the fi rst 5 hours after rotating the blades
Within the fi rst 5 hours after changing the blades
WHAT:
Check all blade bolts for correct torque loading and retighten if considered necessary.
(torque loading: 76 Nm)