Eliet E 501 Assembly instructions

E 501
MANUAL

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This manual contains practical information about the use and maintenance of
your machine. Read it carefully and keep it safely for future reference.
Please also keep your purchasing invoice or receipt together with this booklet.
Register your product online on www.eliet.eu
© ELIET
Copyright 2008 ELIET. All rights reserved. The texts, images and other information in this manual are
protected by copyright and also by other intellectual property rights. Therefore, nothing from this
manualmaybeusedforcommercialorotherpurposes.Certainpartsinthismanualarealsoprotectedby
copyright owned by Eliet suppliers.

1. Introduction
1.1 Read this operating manual carefully
ELIET machines are designed for safe and reliable use if they are operated in accordance with
the instructions provided. Carefully read these operating instructions before using the machine.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury of damage to the equipment.
1.2 Identification data – ELIET E501 Scarifier
Note the identication data relating to your machine in the text boxes:
Type number: MA
Engine :
Serial number :
Year of manufacture: 20
2. Warranty
2.1 Warranty card
To be eligible to obtain warranty you must send the completed warranty card within one month
from the date of purchase to the address stated below:
European customers: US customers :
ELIET EUROPE NV ELIET USA Inc.
Diesveldstraat 2 3361 Stafford street (ofce B)
B-8553 Otegem 15204 Pittsburgh (PA)
Ph ([phone] - Fax [phone] Ph (+001) 412 367 5185 - Fax [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail], www.eliet.eu e-mail: [e-mail], www.elietusa.com
Read the warranty conditions on the attached warranty card.
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3. Welcome
Welcome to the family of ELIET users.
We thank you for the trust that you have placed in ELIET and we are convinced that you have
purchased the very best machine. The operating life of your ELIET machine depends to a great
extent on how you care for your machine. This manual and the engine manual included will
help you on your way. If you follow the instructions and suggestions in these manuals, your
ELIET machine will operate for a very long time in optimal condition. Read this manual care-
fully before operating the machine. This will prevent you from operating the device incorrectly.
For your own safety, please observe the safety instructions specied in the relevant chapter.
Even if you are thoroughly familiar with operating such equipment, it is still advisable to
read these pages carefully. All ELIET equipment and machines are continually being updated
and improved and therefore the specication of your machine may differ slightly in terms of
shape, technology and accessories. The descriptions and technical data in this manual are
accurate at the time of printing. Certain illustrations and descriptions may not be applicable
to your specic machine, but instead relate to a different version of the machine. In turn, we
trust that you will understand that the texts and illustrations in this manual cannot give rise
to any claims. If you still have questions after you have read this manual, please contact your
ELIET dealer. Find an authorised ELIET dealer near you on www.eliet.eu.
ELIET AT YOUR SERVICE
During ofce hours ELIET’s help desk will make every effort to answer all of your questions:
European customers : US customers :
GMT +1: van 8.00 u tot 18.00 u Ph (+001) 412 367 5185
Tel: [phone] Fax [phone]
Fax: [phone] [e-mail]
servic[email protected] www.elietusa.com

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4. Table of Contents
1.Introduction ..............................................................3
1.1Readthisoperatingmanualcarefully..............................................3
1.2 Identication data - E501 Scarier ...............................................3
2.Warranty ................................................................3
2.1Warrantycard ................................................................3
3.Welcome.................................................................4
4.TableofContents .........................................................5
5.Operatorsafetywarnings...................................................6
5.1Foryourinformation ...........................................................6
5.2Caution......................................................................6
5.3Warning......................................................................6
6.Mainparts...............................................................7
6.1Overallview...................................................................7
6.2Engines..................................................................... 8
7.Safetyinstructions........................................................9
7.1 Safety messages ...............................................................9
7.2 Safety features .............................................................. 11
7.3 Safety instructions ...........................................................12
8.Dealer’sduties...........................................................15
8.1Unpackingthemachine........................................................15
8.2Positioningthehandlebar.....................................................16
8.3Otherduties.................................................................16
9.Operatinginstructions....................................................18
9.1Preliminarychecks............................................................18
9.2Refuelling...................................................................18
9.3Preparingtheworksite.......................................................19
9.4 Starting the engine .......................................................... 20
9.5Operatingthemachine....................................................... 20
9.6 Stopping the engine ......................................................... 22
9.7 After nishing the work ...................................................... 23
9.8Lawntreatmentafterdethatching............................................. 24
10.Transportingthemachine.................................................25
11.Maintenance ............................................................26
11.1General .................................................................... 26
11.2Maintenanceschedule....................................................... 27
11.3Lubricants................................................................. 27
11.4Routinechecksbeforeeachoperation ......................................... 27
11.5 Maintenance after 20 hours of operation ........................................31
12.Storingthemachine .....................................................39
13.Specifications...........................................................40
14.ECDeclarationofConformity..............................................41
15. Warranty conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

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5. Operator safety warnings
ELIET cannot anticipate every situation in which a risk or danger can occur. The warnings in this
operating manual and the labels on the machine are therefore not comprehensive. Even though
this will be minimal, a residual risk will always be present. If you apply a working method, opera-
tion or technique as the operator of the machine that is not explicitly recommended by ELIET,
ensure in any case that this will not present a danger for bystanders.
A number of symbols (“For your information”, “Caution”, “Warning”) are used in this operating manual to
provide additional information and to highlight dangers..
5.1 For your information
5.2 Caution
5.3 Warning
These safety messages can only warn and not remove the danger.
Using common sense and observing the guidelines contained in this manual are essential to prevent
accidents.
For your information :
This symbol is used to draw your attention to specic information and/or actions, or to
indicate where you can nd additional information relating to the subject.
Caution:
This notice identies safe practices in order to prevent incorrect operation that may
result in personal injury or damage to the machine.
Warning :
This notice warns you about extreme danger that you must be aware of in these spe-
cic circumstances.
So remain alert, in order to ensure your own safety.

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6. Main parts
To fully understand the content of this operating manual you need to be fully conversant with the
terminology used for the descriptions. In this chapter you can nd a set of parts identied by name. It is
agood ideatotaketimetostudythemachinebeforehandforabetterunderstandingofthedescriptions
provided in this operating manual.
6.1 Overall view
1. Handlebar
2. Operation handle
3. Engine
4. Belt protection cover
5. Continuous – stepless – height control knobs
6. Mud ap
7. Wheel scrapers

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6.2 Engines
Honda GC160 5pk Briggs & Stratton 6,5pk Honda GX160 5,5pk
For your information:
YourELIETdealerremainsatyourserviceforanymaintenanceoradvice,ensuringyour
ELIET machine is always in perfect condition. You can contact him for original ELIET
partsandlubricantsatanytime.Theseservicepartsaremanufacturedaccordingtothe
same strict rules and craftsmanship as the original equipment.
For your information:
All references to front, rear/back, left and right in this manual are from the viewpoint
of the operator standing behind the machine and facing the direction the machine is
travelling.
Caution:
For your own safety, only original parts may be mounted on ELIET machines.
1. Choke
2. Speed control
3. ON/OFF switch
4. Oil filler cap/dip stick
5. Oil drain plug
6. Fuel tap
7. Exhaust
8. Air filter
9. Fuel filler cap
10. Condenser
11. Overflow protection device

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7. Safety instructions
7.1 Safety messages
The safety messages are clearly indicated on the machine with stickers or relief pictograms.
Sticker = Danger!
This sticker is afxed on the belt protection cover and
warns about the danger of hand injuries. Keep your hands
and feet away from underneath the machine as long as the
blades are rotating. The engine must be turned off in case
of faulty operation or before starting maintenance.
Item no. BQ 505 010 070
This sticker is afxed on the machine near the engine. This
sticker provides a summary of the general safety regulati-
ons by using icons:
1. Before operating the machine the manual should be read
and understood.
2. Suitable safety clothing (gloves, safety goggles, ear de-
fenders) should be worn when operating the machine.
3. Working with or performing maintenance on the machine
poses the risk of slicing wounds to the hands. Remain alert
and
cautious.
Item no. BQ 505 010 050
This sticker is afxed on the machine near the engine. This
sticker points out to the operator that the engine must be
turned off and the spark plug cap must be removed before
starting maintenance on the machine.
Art nr : BQ 505 010 040

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This sticker is afxed near the exhaust and warns the operator
for hot surfaces with a high risk of burns.
Item no. BQ 505 010 060
This sticker is afxed next to the engine. It reminds the opera-
tor to keep bystanders at a distance while operating the
machine.
Item no. BQ 505 010 150
This sticker is afxed on the cover of the driving belt. It indi-
cates the potential danger arising when the cover is removed
while the engine is running. The machine may never be
operated without the cover. The engine must be switched off
before removing the cover at all times.
Item no. BQ 505 010 130
This unique sticker contains all machine identication data.
• Year of manufacture
• Model
• Type number
• Serial number
• Capacity
• Weight
• Guaranteed A-weighted noise level
In addition, the sticker bears the manufacturer’s company
information.ThestickerbearsthesealofconformitywithEuro-
pean standards in the form of a CE label.
Caution:
If due to cleaning or use, safety stickers or parts displaying safety information have
been damaged, removed or become illegible, they must be replaced immediately.
Stickers and parts can be obtained from any authorised ELIET dealer.