Eliet E600 User manual

E600
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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 manual may be used for commercial or other purposes.
Certain parts in this manual are also protected by copyright owned by Eliet suppliers.

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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 Compactor E600
Note the identification data relating to your machine in the text boxes:
Type number: MA
Engine :
Serial number :
Year of manufacture: 20
2. Warranty
2.1 Warrantycard
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 (office 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 carefully before
operating the machine. This will prevent you from operating the device incorrectly. For your own
safety, please observe the safety instructions specified 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 specification 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 specific 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 af-
ter 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 office 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]
[e-mail] www.elietusa.com

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4. Table of contents
1. Introduction...........................................................................................................................3
1.1 Read this operating manual carefully...............................................................................................3
1.2 Identification data – ELIET Compactor E600 ................................................................................3
2. Warranty ...............................................................................................................................3
2.1 Warrantycard .........................................................................................................................................3
3. Welcome ................................................................................................................................4
4. Table of contents..................................................................................................................5
5. Operator safety warnings....................................................................................................7
5.1 For your information ............................................................................................................................7
5.2 Caution...................................................................................................................................................7
5.3 Warning..................................................................................................................................................7
6. Main parts.............................................................................................................................8
6.1 Overall view............................................................................................................................................8
6.2 Operation...............................................................................................................................................9
6.3 Engine .................................................................................................................................................. 10
7. Safety instructions ............................................................................................................. 11
7.1 Safety messages....................................................................................................................................11
7.2 Safety features ....................................................................................................................................13
7.3 Safety instructions............................................................................................................................. 14
7. 3.1 General safety regulations ........................................................................................................ 14
7.3.2 Careful and proper use ............................................................................................................. 14
7.3.3 Operator’s responsibilities ....................................................................................................... 15
7. 3. 4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)................................................................................... 16
7.3.5 Danger zone ................................................................................................................................ 16
7.3.6 Periodic maintenance.................................................................................................................17
8. Dealer’s duties ................................................................................................................... 18
8.1 Unpacking the machine .................................................................................................................... 18
8.2 Positioning the handlebar............................................................................................................... 19
8.3 Other duties........................................................................................................................................ 19
9. Operating instructions ...................................................................................................... 21
9.1 Preliminary checks ..............................................................................................................................21
9.2 Preparing the machine......................................................................................................................21
9.2.1 Machine set-up..............................................................................................................................21
9.3 Refuelling.............................................................................................................................................22
9.4 Preparing the work site....................................................................................................................23
9.5 Starting the engine ...........................................................................................................................24
9.6 Operating the machine ................................................................................................................... 25
9.6.1 Prior to starting the work ........................................................................................................ 25
9.6.2 During work............................................................................................................................... 26
9.7 Stopping the engine..........................................................................................................................27
9.8 After finishing the work ...................................................................................................................27
9.8.1 Cleaning the machine ................................................................................................................27

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9.9 Lawn treatment after dethatching............................................................................................... 28
9.10 Fault diagnosis ................................................................................................................................. 29
9.10.1The engine fails to start after idle periods. ......................................................................... 29
9.10.2Engine switches off during operation.................................................................................. 30
9.10.3A trail of damage to the lawn ..................................................................................................31
10. Transporting the machine .............................................................................................. 32
11. Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 34
11.1 General................................................................................................................................................. 34
11.2 Periodic maintenance schedule.................................................................................................... 35
11.3 Lubricants .......................................................................................................................................... 35
11.4 Routine check before each operation......................................................................................... 35
11.4.1 Visual check ................................................................................................................................ 35
11.4.2 Oil level check and filling up oil............................................................................................. 36
11.4.3 Cleaning the air filter............................................................................................................... 36
11.4.4 Belt tension check.....................................................................................................................37
11.4.5 Lubricating the chains and sprockets ................................................................................. 39
11.5 Maintenance after 20 hours of operation ..................................................................................40
11.5.1 Changing the oil .........................................................................................................................40
11.5.2 Checking and/or changing the spark plug........................................................................... 41
11.5.3 Changing the air filter ............................................................................................................. 42
11.5.4 General lubrication treatment............................................................................................... 42
11.5.5 Belt tension adjustment.......................................................................................................... 44
11.5.6 Tightening the chains..............................................................................................................44
11.5.7 Changing the blades ................................................................................................................46
12. Storing the machine........................................................................................................ 50
13. Equipment specifications ................................................................................................ 51
14. EC Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................ 52
15. Annexes ............................................................................................................................ 53
15.1 Removing the protective covers ................................................................................................... 53
16. Warranty conditions........................................................................................................ 54

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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
For your information
This symbol is used to draw your attention to specific information and/or ac-
tions, or to indicate where you can find additional information relating to the
subject.
5.2 Caution
Caution:
This notice identifies safe practices in order to prevent incorrect operation that
may result in personal injury or damage to the machine.
5.3 Warning
Warning:
This notice warns you about extreme danger that you must be aware of in these
specific circumstances.
So remain alert, in order to ensure your own safety.
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.

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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 find a set of parts identified by
name. It is a good idea to take time to study the machine beforehand for a better understanding
of the descriptions provided in this operating manual.
6.1 Overall view
1. Handlebar
2. Operation handle
3. Engine
4. Protective cover for the drive, traction
roller and blade drive
5. Continuous – stepless – height control
6. Mud flap
7. Collection unit
8. Wheels

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1. Continuous – stepless – height control
2. Knives
3. Hinging pressure roller
4. Transport rollers or input rollers (3x)
5. Traction roller
6. Traction gearbox
7. Pinch roller
6.2 Operation
1. Dead man’s handle: blade drive + input
and pressure rollers
2. Traction handle (traction roller)
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.
For your information:
Your ELIET dealer remains at your service for any maintenance or advice,
ensuring your ELIET machine is always in perfect condition. You can contact
him for original ELIET parts and lubricants at any time. These service parts
are manufactured according to the same strict rules and craftsmanship as the
original equipment.
Caution:
For your own safety, only original parts may be mounted on ELIET machines.

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6.3 Engine
1. Spark plug
2. Exhaust
3. Silencer
4. Air filter
5. Fuel Tank
6. Fuel filler cap
7. Speed control
8. Kickback starter
9. Starter handle
10. Choke
11. Fuel tap
12. Fuel supply
13. Carburettor
14. Engine axis
15. Oil filler cap / dipstick
16. Oil drain plug
17. Serial number engine
18. Name label engine
19. ON/OFF switch