Eliet BL450 EZR, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...BL450 E BL450 EZR M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ... at www eliet eu ELIET Copyright 2009 ELIET All rights reserved All textual material drawings illustrations diagrams graphs etc included in this ELIET booklet are protected by copyright and also by other intellectual property rights None of this information may be copied for commercial purposes or distribution and or changed or reposted for other purposes The copyright on the content included in t...

Page 3: ...o the text boxes Item number Serial number Year of manufacture 20 Date of purchase 2 Warranty 2 1 Warranty card To be eligible for warranty you must send the completed warranty card to the address stated below within one month from the date of purchase European customers US customers ELIET EUROPE NV ELIET USA Inc Diesveldstraat 2 3361 Stafford street office B 8553 Otegem 15204 Pittsburgh PA T 32 0...

Page 4: ...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 t...

Page 5: ...ral safety instructions 13 7 3 2 Careful and cautious use 13 7 3 3 Responsibilities of the Operator 14 7 3 4 Personal Protective Equipment PPE 14 7 3 5 Danger zone 15 7 3 6 Periodic maintenance 15 8 Dealer s duties 16 8 1 Unpacking the machine 16 8 2 Assembly 16 8 3 Other duties 17 9 Operating instructions 19 9 1 Preliminary checks 19 9 2 Refuelling 19 9 3 Preparing the work site 20 9 4 Starting t...

Page 6: ... 4 5 Checking and adjusting the belt tension 30 11 4 6 Checking the tyre pressure 31 11 5 Maintenance after 20 operating hours 31 11 5 1 Changing the engine oil 31 11 5 2 Checking or changing the spark plug 32 11 5 3 Changing the air filter 33 11 5 4 Adjusting the belt tension 33 11 5 5 Checking the hydrostatic oil EZR 34 11 5 6 General lubrication 34 12 Storing the machine 37 13 Equipment Specifi...

Page 7: ...l 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 on the subject 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 mac...

Page 8: ... 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 General overview 1 Handlebar 2 Operating handle 3 Hydrostatic wheel drive 4 Engine 5 Suction opening 6 Discharge openings For your information All references to front rear back left and right in this manual are from the viewpoint of the operator standing beh...

Page 9: ...t your service for any maintenance or advice ensu ring 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 manu factured according to the same strict rules and craftsmanship as the original equipment Find a dealer near you on www eliet eu Cuation For your own safety only genuine parts should be mounted on...

Page 10: ...is sticker reminds the user that bystanders should observe a minimum distance from the machine Item no BQ 505 010 150 This sticker is affixed on the cover of the driving belt It indicates 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 n...

Page 11: ...e blade while it is still operating 5 There is a real risk of severe injuries with permanent damage to the eyes or face as a result of flying debris Item no BQ 505 010 050 This sticker notifies the operator that the engine must be turned off and the spark plug cap removed before starting maintenance on the machine Item no BQ 505 010 040 Caution Safety stickers or parts that include safety informat...

Page 12: ...rive and the covers on the turbine at the suction nozzle Propulsion handles these handles are also on the handlebar and serve as actuator of the relevant wheel Releasing the relevant handle will shut off the traction Noise reduced turbine a rubber lined turbine wall provides considerable reduction of the noise levels which is to the benefit of the operator s hearing Sturdy construction the robust ...

Page 13: ... of the engine Be sure to read the chapter which is intended for the dealer see chapter 8 and verify whether the machine was delivered in accordance with the instructions After you purchase the machine allow the dealer or a professional to give you some instruc tions regarding correct use Carefully observe all safety instructions when using this ELIET machine Carefully read all the instructions re...

Page 14: ... enough common sense to make decisions by himself The machine may not be operated by minors However this does not apply to youths over the age of 16 who are learning to operate the machine under the supervision of an experienced operator This manual must be read before use Children and animals should be kept at a safe distance 10 m from the machine ELIET advises against lending the machine to othe...

Page 15: ...dergo regular maintenance Periodic maintenance is essential You must therefore strictly follow the maintenance schedule in this operating manual Always request genuine ELIET replacement parts from your ELIET dealer if parts require replacement due to wear or failure This is important for guaranteeing your own safety find an official ELIET dealer near you on www eliet eu You must pay more attention...

Page 16: ...ress the ends of handlebar inward somewhat Now fasten a locking ring and a nylon nut M8 on the threaded ends of the vibration dampeners The slots also serve to adjust at a later stage the handlebar to its best position Tighten the nuts using a size 13 spanner Nuts and locking rings are supplied with the machine in a separate plastic bag The upper half of the handlebar is now placed on the lower ha...

Page 17: ...e that the Dealer must expressly point out to the customers that they must examinethe bolts which retain the chipping blades for security of fixings within the first 5 operating hours The fuel tank must be filled with petrol see 9 2 page 19 Prior to delivery to the customer the dealer will check the oil level by means of the dipstick The rpm will be set at 3 200 rpm The dealer makes a final test d...

Page 18: ...8 English Caution Finally the dealer ensures the guarantee card is completed and signed in order to avoid disputes in any warranty cases Please refer to the guarantee condi tions for further information ...

Page 19: ...tures or fractures it must be repaired immediately Check whether the belt is still sufficiently tensioned If not this can be adjusted Check whether all guards are in position and whether they have been correctly secured Check whether all safety precautions on the machine are still functioning Check that the tensioning bolts of the impeller are sufficiently tight Check that the engine cuts out when...

Page 20: ...ords do not fill the tank right up to the opening Always use a funnel or spout to pour the petrol into the tank Suitable funnels can be obtained from your ELIET dealer Replace the cap on the tank as soon as possible If petrol is spilt during filling the engine must be cleaned immediately Also ensure clothing does not come into contact with petrol If this does happen clothing should be changed imme...

Page 21: ...t the choke handle to Close Open full throttle represented by the image of a hare Engage the engine by firmly pulling the starter cord The engine running set the choke handle to Open This prevents the motor from getting too much fuel Should this be forgotten the engine will slow down and start producing a lot of smoke and eventually disengage If this happens restart the engine without opening the ...

Page 22: ...more than 15 for longer stretches of time At an angled position the air could be sucked up by the hydrostatic transmission causing the propulsion to stop Once the engine is running the impeller in the turbine immediately starts rotating and thus instantly creates an air flow Before each transport and when the machine is running station ary the vents on the discharge nozzles must be turned upwards ...

Page 23: ...ll cut off the engine For your information If removing leaves one should obviously not work against the wind otherwise the leaves that are blown free by the artificial air stream will be placed back onto the previously cleaned work area by the natural wind Optional mountable seat When using the mountable seat caution must be paid when turning the machine making very short turns could cause entrapm...

Page 24: ...ed to any warranty should you fail to perform proper care and maintenance on a daily basis Special attention must be paid to the following items The motor should be clear of dust and dirt The cooling fins in particular as well as the area around the exhaust must be clean The area around the fuel cap must be kept clean to avoid dirt entering the fuel tank The bushings must be cleaned of sand and di...

Page 25: ...s Water is the number one cause of rust and this must be avoided at all times Allow the engine to cool down properly before treating it with water Any necessary replacement and or repair works must be undertaken immediately Ask your authorised ELIET dealer to carry out repairs find an authorised ELIET dealer near you on www eliet eu ...

Page 26: ...d 25 Be careful and composed when loading and unloading the machine so that it does not tip over and give rise to an accident As soon as the engine is running the impeller will rotate as well and hence consistently develop air Consequently if one wants to use traction for transporting the machine between two work zones one should not forget that air will be emerging from the discharge nozzle at hi...

Page 27: ...and degree of craftsman ship as the original equipment The list of original replacement parts and their ordering code can be consulted online by visiting www eliet eu Perform maintenance in a room intended for this purpose This room must be Spacious Dust free Easy access Clean and tidy Well lit Quiet These characteristics are important to enable maintenance to be performed in an optimal manner Cau...

Page 28: ...ication 11 3 Lubricants 11 4 Routine checks before each job 11 4 1 Visual inspection Check that no parts are deformed that welded seams are not cracked and that parts are not excessively loose Particularly check that the flexible couplings on the in and outgoing shafts of the blower are in a good shape and not showing any ruptures If problems are found carry out the necessary repairs first 11 4 2 ...

Page 29: ...cleaned by dusting it off or by blowing compressed air through it Once cleaned all items should be reassembled in their original position Caution If the machine accidentally falls over it should be placed upright again as soon as possible When the engine ends up in an unusual position it is possible for oil from the crankcase to flow onto the air filter via the carburettor As oil on the paper of t...

Page 30: ...orming this procedure To display the conical clamping area first the bowler hat at the centre of the impeller must be removed Use a size 13 spanner to unfasten the M8 bolt At the heart of the impeller is a conical drill socket There are three holes two of which carry an Allen bolt One of these bolts must be unscrewed completely The others must be undone only half The fully loosened Allen bolt is t...

Page 31: ...ecking the tyre pressure Driving with the wrong tyre pressure requires increased power In addition it enhances resist ance which in turn affects transmission So for the sake of proper traction and to ensure that the tyres do not get in contact with the screening guards of the wheel drive ELIET recommends regular checking of the tyre pressure Under optimal circumstances the tyre pressure is 1 9 kg ...

Page 32: ... spark plug Briggs Stratton 9 HP CV8 Champion Honda GX 270 9 HP BPR 6 ES NGK Honda GX 390 13 HP BPR 6 ES NGK Briggs Stratton 13 HP CV8 Champion Switch OFF the engine and pull the cable off the spark plug Clean the area around the spark plug and remove it from the cylinder head Using feeler gauges check whether the distance between the electrodes is 0 8 mm If the spark plug has suffered too much co...

Page 33: ... should be disconnected when adjusting the belt tension To control the tension from the driving belt to the hydrostatic driving casing one must place shims under the engine support To do so loosen the four fastening bolts M8 from the engine support size 13 spanner Before loosening the engine use a felt pen to mark the front of the engine support This is important for aligning the belt and will sav...

Page 34: ...he machines which are sometimes used in rather extreme working conditions Special lubricants have therefore already been used in the factory ELIET also recommends lubrication of the fol lowing parts on a regular basis Bearing of the main drive shaft of the hydrostatic transmission box EZR Bearing of the outgoing shafts of the hydrostatic transmission box towards the wheel drive EZR Bearing of the ...

Page 35: ...etrating oil or lubricant does not end up on the belt or in its immediate vicinity This could make the belt slip which would lead to increased wear The wheel bearings consist of roller bearings The rollers rotate on the wheel axles To limit wear of the rollers and to reduce the noise of these bearings apply some grease to them Using a brush apply some Sunoco multipurpose grease to the shaft ends N...

Page 36: ... grease pump on the grease nipple and pump the grease into the bearing casing ELIET recommends high quality lubricants from SUNOCO Sunoco Multipurpose LR EP 2 All lubricants indicated are available from your ELIET dealer ...

Page 37: ...h the spark plug see 11 5 2 page 32 Spray some MoS2 penetrating oil into the cylin der Pull the starter cord until the piston is in its uppermost position Replace the spark plug To avoid rust on the machine touch up all chipped areas or treat them with anti rust grease Original paints enamels in the appropriate colours are available from your ELIET dealer Store the machine in a cool dry place away...

Page 38: ...ind detector can be operated from the handlebar Ventury Jet EffectTM Speed km h EZR Forwards 0 tot 9 km h Backwards 0 tot 3 km h Windspeed 260 km h Turbine Staalplaat 3 mm diameter 450 mm Impeller Aluminium 5 mm Suction opening 255 mm Transmission Direct Measurements LxBxH in mm E EZR 1550x850x950 1550x900x980 mm Noise reduction E EZR Nee Ja Weight E EZR 60 kg 95 kg Options EZR Mountable seat Broa...

Page 39: ...ith the machine In this knowledge the necessary steps have been taken in line with Machine Directive 2006 42 EC in order to ensure absolute operator safety for the operator when the machine is used correctly The value of the measured sound power level and the guaranteed sound power level were obtained according the procedures set forward in the directive 2000 14 EG annex III B clause 34 and direct...

Page 40: ...nths or 100 running hours in semi professional or in professional use To be eligible to obtain warranty the customer is invited to register the newly purchased machine with ELIET You should complete the registration card online on Eliet s webiste www eliet eu If you don t have access to the Internet please complete the attached registration card in its entirety and return it to ELIET II What is co...

Page 41: ...m should be stapled to the purchase invoice and mailed to ELIET or an importer agent of ELIET Step 6 ELIET will send the parts ordered to the dealer under the regular delivery and pay ment conditions Step 7 The defective part will be examined by the technical department first prior to approv ing or rejecting the warranty ELIET reserve the right to solely decide whether or not the cus tomer has com...

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