Eliet GZC 750 User manual

GZC 750
GZC 1000
MANUAL

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You will find information about the actual use and maintenance of the machine.
Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place.
Please also keep your purchasing invoice or the proof of receipt together with
this booklet.
Register your purchase online at www.eliet.eu
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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 or damage to the equipment.
1.2 Identification data – ELIET SEEDER GZC750 - 1000
Write the identification data of your machine in the text boxes::
Engine :
Stock no :
Serial no :
Year of manufacture :
2. Warranty
2.1 Warranty card
In order to avail of the warranty, please fill out the warranty card
and send it to the address below within one month after purchase:
European customers : ELIET EUROPE NV/SA US customers : ELIET USA Inc.
Diesveldstraat 2 3361 Stafford street (office B) - USA
8553 Otegem - Belgium 15204 Pittsburgh (PA) - USA
T([phone] - F([phone] T412 367 5185 - F412 774 1970
www.eliet.eu www.elietusa.com
Read the warranty conditions on the attached warranty card.
Also register your product online on www.eliet.eu.

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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 on how you
care for your machine. This manual and the motor manual included will help you on your way.
Strict adherence to the instructions and suggestions in these manuals will guarantee optimum
performance of your ELIET machine for a very long time.
Read this manual carefully before operating the machine. This will prevent incorrect operation of
the machine.
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 acces-
sories. 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. For this reason, discrepancies or deviations in the
texts and illustrations in this manual cannot give rise to any claims, as you may well understand.
Should you have any questions not fully addressed in this manual, please contact your ELIET
dealer.
ELIET AT YOUR SERVICE
ELIET EUROPE NV/SA ELIET USA
GMT + 1 : GMT - 6
opening hours: 8 to 12 and from 13 to 18 opening hours: 8 AM to 6 PM
T (+32) (0)56 77 70 88 - F (+32) (0)56 77 52 13 T 412 367 5185 - F 412 774 1970
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www.eliet.eu www.elietmachines.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 SEEDER GZC750 - 1000......................................... 3
2. Warranty ................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Warranty card ......................................................................................................................................3
3. Welcome .................................................................................................................................4
4. Table of contents...................................................................................................................5
5. Safety symbols......................................................................................................................7
5.1 For your information..........................................................................................................................7
5.2 Caution.................................................................................................................................................7
5.3 Warning................................................................................................................................................7
6. Most important parts ...........................................................................................................8
6.1 Overall view..........................................................................................................................................8
6.2 Steering ...............................................................................................................................................10
6.3 Engines ................................................................................................................................................10
7. Safety instructions ...............................................................................................................12
7.1 Safety messages:.................................................................................................................................12
7.2 Safety features ..................................................................................................................................14
7.3 Safety instructions ............................................................................................................................15
7.3.1 General safety instructions......................................................................................................15
7.3.2 Careful and proper use............................................................................................................15
7.3.3 Operator’s responsibilities......................................................................................................17
7.3.4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) .................................................................................18
7.3.5 Ergonomics.................................................................................................................................18
7.3.6 Danger zone...............................................................................................................................19
7.3.7 Periodic maintenance...............................................................................................................20
7.3.8 Limits of the machine..............................................................................................................20
7.3.9 In harmony with nature...........................................................................................................21
8. Dealer’s duties .....................................................................................................................22
9. Operating instructions ........................................................................................................24
9.1 Preliminary checks ............................................................................................................................24
9.2 Characteristics of the work area....................................................................................................24
9.3 Preparation of the work area .........................................................................................................25
9.4 Preparation of the machine ...........................................................................................................27
9.4.1 Setting the machine..................................................................................................................27
9.4.2 Refuelling ...................................................................................................................................32
9.5 Starting the petrol engine...............................................................................................................33
9.6 Operating the machine ....................................................................................................................36
9.6.1 Riding the machine ...................................................................................................................36
9.6.2 Planning and determining the track and the work pattern. ..........................................40
9.6.3 Crumbling and levelling..........................................................................................................40
9.6.4 Sowing, raking and pressing.................................................................................................42

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9.7 Placing and removing the seed reservoir ....................................................................................44
9.8 Cleaning the machine.......................................................................................................................45
9.9 Fault diagnosis...................................................................................................................................47
9.9.1 The engine fails to start after idle periods: .........................................................................47
9.9.2 Engine shuts off during operation.......................................................................................48
9.9.3 Loss of seed during transport ...............................................................................................49
9.9.4 Irregular sowing pattern.........................................................................................................50
9.9.5 The worked surface shows a trail of damage. ...................................................................50
9.9.6 Dead man’s handle too tight..................................................................................................51
10. Transporting the machine ..................................................................................................52
11. Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................56
11.1 General..................................................................................................................................................56
11.2 Maintenance schedule......................................................................................................................57
11.3 Engine maintenance.........................................................................................................................58
11.3.1 Cleaning the air filter................................................................................................................58
11.3.2 Changing the air filter.............................................................................................................59
11.3.3 Oil level check ...........................................................................................................................60
11.3.4 Changing the oil .......................................................................................................................61
11.3.5 Checking and/or changing the spark plug .........................................................................62
11.4 Machine maintenance ......................................................................................................................63
11.4.1 Visual check................................................................................................................................63
11.4.2 General lubrication treatment ..............................................................................................64
11.4.2.1 Hinges and ball joints......................................................................................................65
11.4.2.2 Grease nipples ...............................................................................................................68
11.4.2.3 Bearings............................................................................................................................69
11.4.2.4 Lubricating the chain and chain wheels ..................................................................70
11.4.2.5 Friction surfaces ............................................................................................................71
11.4.3 Belt tension check and adjustment .....................................................................................73
11.4.4 Belt replacement......................................................................................................................75
11.4.5 Replacing the belt tensioning roller ....................................................................................77
11.4.6 Chain tightening.......................................................................................................................78
11.4.7 Replacing the vibrating harrows...........................................................................................80
11.4.8 Checking level and refilling hydrostatic oil........................................................................80
12. Storing the machine............................................................................................................81
13. Equipment specifications ...................................................................................................82
14. Declaration of conformity CE.............................................................................................83
15. Appendices ...........................................................................................................................84
15.1 Removing the protective covers ....................................................................................................84
15.2 Risk analyses.....................................................................................................................................85
15.3 Seeding diagram...............................................................................................................................87
15.4 List with torque values ...................................................................................................................88
16. Warranty conditions............................................................................................................89

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5. Safety symbols
In the operating manual, a number of symbols are used to provide additional information and
warn of any 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 it is used to indicate where you can find additional information relating
to the topic.
5.2 Caution
Caution:
This symbol suggests safe practices. The purpose is to prevent incorrect opera-
tion that could result in personal injury or damage to the machine.
5.3 Warning
Warning:
This notice warns you about any extreme dangers of which you must be aware
in these specific circumstances. So for the sake of your own safety, remain alert
at all times.

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6. Most important parts
To fully understand the content of this operating manual you need to be fully conversant with the
terminology used for the descriptions. This chapter refers to a broad range of machine parts and
identifies their names. We recommend that you take the time to study the machine prior to its
use for a better understanding of the descriptions provided in this operating manual.
6.1 Overall view
Essential machine parts:
1. Steering
2. Seed reservoir
3. Depth control harrow
4. Protective transmission covers
5. Levering point
6. Lever (un)couple rotary drum
seed reservoir
1. Front weights
2. Blast bumper
3. Frame
4. Engine
5. Hydrostatic pump (on the fig.
the protective cover has been
removed)
6. Anchoring points (4x) during
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Bottom view:
1. Crumble rollers front (left and
right)
2. Hydrostatic engines (left and
right)
3. Harrow
4. Seed reservoir
5. Crumble roller back
6. Drainage cap hydrostatic oil
Top view:
(without protective covers and frame seed reservoir):
1. Rotary drum seed reservoir
2. Steering
3. Belt transmissions
• engine – hydrostatic pump
• engine – aandrijfas schudeggen
4. Reservoir hydrostatic oil
5. Return filter
6. Oil filler cap (hydrostatic)
7. Hydrostatic pump

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6.2 Steering
For your information:
If the terms for back,
front, left, and right are used,
in the manual, then this is always
viewed from the perspective of the
operator directing the machine.
1. Gear shift hydrostatic engine (proportionally
controlled)
2. Dead man’s handle (start movement)
3. Lever Vibrating harrow
• Stop
• Slow speed/mode
• High speed/mode
4. Hour meter
5. Throttle lever engine
6. Operation of the seed container (open & close)
6.3 Engines
• GZC750 – B&S Vanguard (6,5 HP)
Front
Back
Left
Right