Egholm City Ranger 2250 User manual

City Ranger 2250
OperatOr´smanual
SNOW BLOWER

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Direttore tecnico / Director técnico / R & D Manager
Dietikon, den 17.12.2009 K. Iten A. Nussbaumer

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Contents
Content
First things rst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.1 Safety terms and their symbols and meaning in these instructions...............................4
1.2 Responsibilities ...........................................................................4
Safe operation...................................................................................5
2.1 Workstation ..............................................................................6
2.2 Danger zone ..............................................................................6
2.3 Working on the slope or in uneven terrain ....................................................7
2.4 Working .................................................................................8
2.5 Fire or poisoning ..........................................................................8
2.6 Noise and vibration ........................................................................8
2.7 Safety stickers and their position ............................................................9
Identication / Labeling .........................................................................10
3.1 Manufacturer´s nameplate ................................................................10
3.2 Markings................................................................................10
Maschine parts .................................................................................11
4.1 Machine parts ...........................................................................11
Attaching on basic machine ......................................................................12
5.1 Fastening the discharge shute..............................................................12
5.2 Coupling and uncoupling the snow blower...................................................12
Drive ..........................................................................................13
6.1 Attachment unit lock .....................................................................13
6.2 Lifting and lowering the snow blower.......................................................13
6.3 Turning the discharge chute ...............................................................13
6.4 Ejection door adjustment..................................................................14
6.5 Switching on and o the blower drive .......................................................14
6.6 Adjusting the skid shoes...................................................................15
6.7 Drift cutter ..............................................................................15
6.8 Operating the snow blower ................................................................15
6.9 Moving, maneuvering the snow blower .....................................................15
6.10 Transporting without basic machine........................................................16
6.11 Loading / Lifting.........................................................................16
6.12 Leaving the machine......................................................................16
Maintenance ...................................................................................17
7.1 Malfunctions ............................................................................17
7.2 Eliminating the plugging inside the discharge chute ..........................................17
7.3 Overload protection of the blower drive .....................................................18
7.4 Replacing the scraper bar..................................................................18
7.5 Tightening the toothed belt ...............................................................18
7.6 Maintenance plan ........................................................................19
7.7 Table of consumables .....................................................................19
7.8 Changing the gear oil/ checking...........................................................19
7.9 Lubrication layout ........................................................................20
Conditions .....................................................................................22
8.1 Warranty.................................................................................22
8.2 Complaint................................................................................23
8.3 Disposal .................................................................................23
Wearing parts ..................................................................................24
9.1 Wearing parts -City Ranger 2250 Snow blower ................................................24
Notes .........................................................................................25

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First things rst
1 First thing rst
Purpose of this The operating instructions contain important information enabling you to operate the machine
safely, correctly and economically. By paying attention to the instructions, you will help to
prevent accidents, reduce repair costs and downtimes, and increase the service life and
reliability of the machine.The operating instructions are included in the scope of delivery of the
machine.
Before commissioning The operator has to read the operating instructions of the machine and the engine
manufacturer before putting the machine into operation.
Other documents Spare parts list, article no. 281 872
1.1 Safety terms and their symbols and meaning in these instructions
Danger In conjunction with the term ”Danger”, this symbol stands for an immediate danger, which
results in severe injury or death.
Warning In conjunction with the term ”Warning”, this symbol stands for a potentially dangerous
situation, which results in severe injury or death.
Caution In conjunction with the term ”Caution”, this symbol stands for a potentially dangerous
situation, which results in minor injury or damage to equipment.
Notice The term ”Notice”, stands for a situation which results in damage to equipment.
1.2 Responsibilities
Owner The owner guarantees the use of the machine for the specied purpose and the safe condition
of the machine and its mounted devices.
He shall inform Rapid/Egholm immediately of asafety defects becoming apparent on
the machine or its mounted devices.
Service centers Complex work on the machine must only be carried out by an authorized Rapid/Egholm
service center.
User The machine must only be used, serviced and repaired by persons familiar with such work who
have been informed of the potential dangers involved.
Specied use Specied use includes:
• Snow clearing
• Operating basic machines approved by Egholm
• Compliance with operation, service and maintenance as prescribed by the manufacturer
• Use of original Rapid/Egholm spare parts
Use other than the above-mentioned is considered not to be in accordance with the specic use.The manufacturer cannot
be held responsible for any damage resulting from such use. In that case, only the user is responsible.
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Safe operation
2 Safe operation
Prerequisites Users of the machine must strictly adhere to the following instructions apart from the warning
signs and warning information in the operating instructions:
• Before operating the machine, it must be checked for trac and operational safety
• When using the machine, it is forbidden to wear long loose hair and loose clothing or
jewelry, which might become trapped in the machine.
• Closed footwear with non-slip soles is indespensable.
• Before starting to work, the user must be acquainted with all facilities and control ele-
ments and their functions.
• All defects must be rectied before each use.
• All safety equipment must be properly installed.
• The operator bears the full responsibility for third parties in the danger zone.
Stones and other objects might be projected during work. Persons, particularly children,
and pets must be kept away from the machine.
• Any working method impairing the stability of the machine is prohibited.
• Foreign objects must be removed from the area to be worked on before starting work.
Milestones, pieces of stone, drainage covers etc. should be identied with a marker post
before the work is begun.
• Only work during daylight hours or with sucient articial lighting.
• Working on the machine under the inuence of alcohol or drugs is strictly forbidden.
• Never allow children to use the machine
• Persons or pets must not be transported on the machine.
• When leaving the machine, secure it against rolling away and unauthorized use
• No changes must be made to safety equipment.
• Never remove any warning sign. Replace lost or illegible warning signs.
• Always turn o the engine and the blower drive in case of obstructions in the discharge
chute and wait until the snow blower is completely stopped.Then use a wooden rod to
remove the obstruction.
Accident
prevention The accident prevention regulations and the generally approved safety-related rules
regulations must be observed.
Stopping the In case of unexpected situations, immediately switch o the blower drive and apply the
blower drive parking brake.
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B
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2.1 Workstation
Working place (A) is situated at the handlebar. The operator must not leave the handlebar while
working.
2.2 Danger zone
Working on even terrain and slopes with an inclination of up to max. 10%.
The danger zone [B] is dened, starting from the attachment unit, as follows:
• 30 m to the front.
• 30 m to each side.
• to the rear up to the wheel axle of the machine.
Do not use the blower on slopes with an inclination of more than 10%.
DANGER
Machine
The machine can trap the user or third persons, cause them to fall over, run them over,
crush or lacerate them. Apart from this there is a danger of ying stones.
• The operator bears the full responsibility that there are no persons within the danger
zone.
• Do not touch machine parts until they have come to a complete standstill (moving
parts continue to run).
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2.3 Working on the slope or in uneven terrain
WARNING
Slopes
On slopes with an inclination of more than10% or on uneven terrain the machine may slip or
topple over.
• Observe the ambient conditions.
• Inspect the subsoil before working.
• Select the correct tires: if necessary, snow chains, ... .
• Correct air pressure in the tires.
• Use the largest possible track width and axle width.
• Adapt your speed.
• Keep people away from the danger zone.
NOTICE
Simple checking of the slope inclination in % with a spirit level, see illustration below.
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2.4 Working
DANGER
Machine
The machine can trap the user or third persons, cause them to fall over, run them over,
crush or lacerate them.
• Do not touch machine parts until they have come to a complete standstill (moving
parts continue to run).
• Keep people away from the danger zone.
2.5 Fire or poisoning
DANGER
Fuels
Fuels are highly inammable and constitute an explosion hazard. Combustion gases can
result in poisoning or suocation.
• Always turn the engine o and allow it to cool down before lling up with fuel
• Do not expose the machine to open res.
• No smoking in the vicinity of the machine.
• Do not let the engine run in enclosed areas.
2.6 Noise and vibration
CAUTION
Noise and vibration
Health hazard due to noise and vibration. Long-term exposure to noise and vibrations may
damage your health.
• Wear ear protectors.
• Adjust your working hours accordingly.
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STOP
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2.7 Safety stickers and their position
2.7 Safety stickers and their position
3 Identification / Labeling
3.1 Manufacturer’s nameplate
When ordering spare parts or in case of inquiries with regard to the machine, please indi-
cate the device type and vehicle number always..
SymbolMeaning
Read and observe the operating instructions and safety information
before putting the machine into operation.
Machine parts should only touched after they have come to a complete
halt.
Danger due to rotating screw. Maintain safety distance.
Danger due to rotating machine parts.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Danger due to rotating screw.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
With the blower drive running, there is a risk of parts being hurled away.
Maintain a safety distance.
Shut off engine and remove key before performing maintenance or repair
work.
STOP
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Identication / Labeling
3 Identication / Labeling
3.1 Manufacturer´s nameplate
When ordering spare parts or in case of inquiries with regard to the machine, please indi-
cate the device type and vehicle number always.
3.2 Markings
CE symbol

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Maschine parts
1. Cutter
2. Scraper bar
3. Gears
4. Protective cloth
5. Electric cylinder ”Ejection door adjustment”
6. Ejection door
7. Discharge chute
8. Plug connection
9. Coupling triangle
10. Cover ”tooth belt”
11. Sliding block
12. Protection fence
13. Rod
14. Drift cutter
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Attaching on basic machine
5 Attaching on basic machine
NOTICE
It is assumed that you have read and understood the chapters ”First things rst”and ”Safe
operation”.
5.1 Fastening the discharge shute
If the discharge chute is delivered separately for reasons of transport, place it onto the
discharge connection piece and fasten it using the material provided for mounting.
• Discharge chute (1)
• Discharge connection piece (2)
• Screw(3)
• Base plate (4)
• Plastic part (5)
• Gear segment (6)
• Nut (7)
• Cover (8)
• Stop nut (9)
5.2 Coupling and uncoupling the snow blower
Attaching
• Open the attachment unit lock on the basic machine.
• Approach the basic machine to the snow blower until the coupling triangles interlock.
• Lift the coupling triangle by means of the joystick (chapter 6.2) until the snow blower
no longer touches the ground.
• Switch o the motor.
• Close the attachment unit lock (chapter 6.1).
Detaching
• Takes place in reverse order to coupling
NOTICE
It is assumed that you have read and understood the operating instructions of the basic machine.
WARNING
Machine
The machine can suddenly trap the user of third persons, cause them to fall over or run them
over
• After attaching the snow blower, check whether the attachment unit locking bolt is
engaged and the snow blower is connected to the basic machine.
DANGER
Machine
The machine can suddenly trap the user or third persons, cause them to fall over, run them
over, crush or lacerate them.
• Coupling and uncoupling the snow blower may only be done when the engine is turned o.
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A
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B
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6 Drive
NOTICE
It is assumed that you have read and understood the chapters ”First things rst”and ”Safe
operation”.
6.1 Attachment unit lock
See operating instructions of the basic machiene
A = Attachment unit lock
Unlocked Locked
6.2 Lifting and lowering the snow blower
See operating instructions of the basic machine
The joystick (B) can be used to lift and lower the
snow blower.
• ”Joystick towards the rear ”snow blower is
lifted”.
• ”Joystick towards the front ”snow blower is
lowered”.
6.3 Turning the discharge chute
See operating instructions of the basic machine
Use the joystick (B) to turn the discharge chute
and to set the throwing direction.
• ”Joystick to the right ”Discharge chute turns to the
right”.
• ”Joystick to the left ”Discharge chute turns to
the left”.
WARNING
Projected parts
Projected parts may hit persons, animals and objects.
• Do not point the discharge chute in direction of people, animals and objects.
• Keep people away from the danger zone.
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Drive
6.4 Ejection door adjustment
See operating instructions of the basic machine
Adjust the ejection door and set the throwing
distance by activating the switch (C).
• Pos. 1 = Door upwards.
• Pos. 2 = Door downwards.
The steeper the door is adjusted, the higher and
farer the snow will be projected.
WARNING
Projected parts
Projected parts may hit persons, animals and objects.
• Do not point the discharge chute in direction of people, animals and objects.
• Keep people away from the danger zone.
6.5 Switching on and o the blower drive
See operating instructions of the basic machine
The blower drive can be switched on and o by
activating the switch (D).
• On = Blower drive on
• Reverse/o = Blower drive o.
WARNING
Projected parts
Projected parts may hit persons, animals and objects.
• Do not point the discharge chute in direction of people, animals and objects.
• Keep people away from the danger zone.
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Pos.1
Pos.2
D
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6.6 Adjusting the skid shoes
The skid shoes are used to adjust the distance between ground and scraper bar. Depending
on the type of snow clearance, adjust the skid shoes as follows:
• If the ground is asphalted or cemented, the scraper bar can work directly on the
ground (complete snow clearance).
• On loose ground, the scraper bar may not touch the ground and must be adjusted to
the corresponding height (upper snow clearance).
• Dismount the linch pin (1).
• Adjust the skid shoes (2) to the desired
height.
• Mount the linch pin (1).
NOTICE
The height of the skid shoes has to be adjusted to the same height on the left and the right
side.
WARNING
Projected parts
Projected parts may hit persons, animals and objects..
• Take into account the ground when adjusting the skid shoes.
6.7 Drift cutter
The higher the engine speed, the higher the throwing distance.
6.8 Operating the snow blower
Work with max. engine speed during snow clearance. Regarding the travel speed, observe
that the engine speed does not reduce excessively (risk of plugging).
NOTICE
The higher the engine speed, the higher the throwing distance.
6.9 Moving, maneuvering the snow blower
When maneuvering or moving the snow blower, the blower drive must be switched o.
NOTICE
For transport protection see operating instructions of the basic machine.
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6.10 Transporting without basic machine
• Transport the snow blower in horizontal position only.
• Secure the snow blower against rolling or slipping.
6.11 Loading / Lifting
The machine can be lifted easily and securely on the device (1) by means of a crane hook
or rope.
WARNING
Machine
The machine can fatally injure persons and animals and destroy objects.
• Persons must keep away from the lifted load.
• Only use permitted lifting devices.
• Observe the lifting capacity of the ropes and the machine weight.
• Separate the snow blower from the basic machine when loading it.
6.12 Leaving the machine
• Stop the machine.
• Switch o the blower drive.
• Turn o the engine.
• Apply the parking brake.
• Remove the ignition and starter switch.
WARNING
Machine
The machine can suddenly trap the user or third persons, cause them to fall over or run
them over.
• Never leave the machine while the engine is running.
• Secure the machine against rolling away and unauthorized use.
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7 Maintenance
NOTICE
It is assumed that you have read and understood the chapters ”First things rst”and ”Safe
operation”.
• After cleaning, all parts must be lubricated according to the maintenance schedule.
• Check nuts and screws according to the maintenance schedule for tight t.
• If the machine is not to be used for more than 2 months it is recommended to protect it
against corrosion.
DANGER
Machine
The machine can suddenly trap the user or third persons, cause them to fall over, run them
over, crush or lacerate them
• Cleaning and maintenance work and the removal of safety equipment must only be
carried out when the engine is turned o and the parking brake is applied.
• Maintenance work must only be carried out when the snow blower is detached from
the basic machine.
• Replace defective parts.
7.1 Malfunctions
Engine running, but snow blower is not being powered!
• Blower drive switched o.
• Snow blower connection is not engaged.
Engine running, but snow is not ejected!
• Discharge chute clogged.
NOTICE
If you are unable to remedy the malfunction yourself, consult an authorized Egholm
dealer.
7.2 Eliminating the plugging inside the discharge chute
Remove the plugged snow by using the rod fastened on the blower housing. Do not use
metal objects.
WARNING
The machine can suddenly trap the user or third persons, cause them to fall over, run them
over, crush or lacerate them.
• Switch o the blower drive and wait until the cutter stands completely still.
• Foreign objects may only be removed when the engine is turned o, the parking brake-
applied and the hydraulic hoses ”Blower drive”removed.
• Operate the blower drive with tted protection fence only.
• Do not reach into the discharge chute.
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7.3 Overload protection of the blower drive
The basic machine must be equipped with a hydraulic pressure control valve (hydraulic
overload protection).
If the snow blower collides with obstacles (stones, wood, etc.), the pressure control valve is
activated avoiding damages on the snow blower.
7.4 Replacing the scraper bar
Remove the scraper bar if it is worn.
• Lift the machine (see chapter 6.2 and
6.11)
• Remove the screw joint (1), 6 pieces.
• Replace the scraper bar (2).
• Use a screw joint (1) to tighten the scraper
bar to the housing.
• Lower the machine.
7.5 Tightening the toothed belt
Set the tension of the toothed belt:
• Dismount the protective cover.
• Unscrew the 4 screw joints (1).
• Unscrew the lock nut (2).
• Rotate the screw joint (3) until the
required belt tension is reached.
• ”Tighten the lock nut (2).
• ”Tighten the 4 screw joints (1).
• Ret the protective cover.
Belt tension:
• New toothed belt 116 - 125.4 Hz
• Toothed belt in use 90.8 - 107.4 Hz or
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Maintenance
7.6 Maintenance plan
Regular maintenance prolongs the service life of the machine. More regular maintenance is
necessary for applications under dicult conditions.
7.7 Table of consumables
7.8 Changing the gear oil/ checking
Oil level check
• Bring the machine into a horizontal
position.
• Unscrew the level screw (1), a small
amount of oil should leak from the
opening.
• If necessary, unscrew the charging
screw (2) and top up with the
prescribed oil.
• Screw in the charging screw (2) and the
level screw (1).
Oil change
• Unscrew the charging screw (2).
• Unscrew the drain plug (3).
• Drain o the oil.
• Screw in the drain plug (3).
• Fill in the prescribed oil quantity.
• Check the oil level.
• Screw in the charging screw (2).
NOTICE
Check the oil level
When relling oil or checking the oil level, the machine must be positioned horizontally.
Work to be done
When
How
see chapter
for the rst time after 10 hours before commissioning weekly monthly as required every 50 hours or at least once a year Service* every 100 hours or at least once a year every 250 yours
Gears
Check oil level, top up if necessary * 7.8
Change oil, amount 0.3 liters *7.8
Lubricate lubrication points *7.9
Check, replace the toothed belt *7.5
Check all nuts and screws for tight t *
Carry out a short test drive *
Name Viscosity API / Specication
Gears MOTOREX
Gear Oil Universal 90
SAE 80W/90 GL-5
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Maintenance
7.9 Lubrication layout
Lubrication points
1) Toothed wheels
Lubricating grease
Lithium soap base NLGI 2 (multi-purpose
grease)