Eliet SNOWBOB 9018T User manual

SNOWBOB
9018T
MANUAL

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This booklet contains information for proper use and maintenance of
the machine. Read it carefully and store it in a safe place.
Please retain your sales invoice or receipt copy along with this booklet.
Register your purchase online at www.eliet.eu (active from September 2008.
Before you need to return the filled-in garanty form to Eliet Europe NV).
Since Eliet is a Belgian company, all measurements are shown in mm, kg and
liter. In Appendix G (p.91) you can find a conversion table with all the necessary
data.
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and other intellectual property protection. These objects may not be copied for commercial use or distribution, nor may
these objects be modified or reposted for other use. Some parts this ELIET manual also contain material that is subject to
the copyright rights of their providers.

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1. Introduction
1.1 Please read the manual
Eliet machines are designed for safe and reliable use if they are operated in accordance with
the instructions given. Carefully read these operating instructions before using the machine.
Failure to observe this may result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.
1.2 Identification data – ELIET SNOWBOB 9018T
Note the identification data relating to your machine in the boxed areas.
Stock no.: MA
Serial Number :
Year of Manufacture: 20
2. Warranty
2.1 Warranty card
To be eligible to obtain warranty you must mail the completed warranty card within one
month of the date of purchase to the address stated below. You can also register your prod-
uct online at www.eliet.eu.
European customers US customers:
ELIET EUROPE NV ELIET USA Inc.
Diesveldstraat 2 3361 Stafford street (office B)
B – 8553 Otegem (Belgium) 15204 Pittsburgh (PA)
T+32 56 77 70 88 - F+32 56 77 52 13 Phone [phone] - Fax [phone]
www.eliet.eu www.elietmachines.com
Read the warranty conditions on the attached warranty card.

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3. Welcome
Welcome to the family of ELIET customers.
We would like to thank you for the confidence 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 operating manual
and the motor manual provided will assist you in this respect. 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 instruction manual carefully before operating this machine. This will prevent you
from operating the device incorrectly.
For your own safety, take into account the safety instructions specified in the relevant chap-
ter. Even if you are thoroughly familiar with operating such equipment, it is still advisable to
read these pages carefully.
At ELIET all our machines and devices are subjected to a policy of continuous change and
therefore, the specification of your machine may differ slightly in terms of shape, technol-
ogy 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 lead to any claims.
If you still have any questions after you have read this manual, please contact your ELIET
dealer.
ELIET AT YOUR SERVICE
European customers
GMT +1: from 8-12 AM, 13-18 PM
Diesveldstraat 2 T [phone]
B-8553 Otegem F [phone]
Belgium E [e-mail]
US customers:
GMT +6: from 08:00 to 18:00
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [e-mail]

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4. Table of Contents
1. Introduction.........................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Please read the manual .............................................................................................................3
1.2 Identification data – ELIET SNOWBOB 9018T ......................................................................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. Main parts.......................................................................................................................................... 8
6.1 Overall view ................................................................................................................................. 8
6.2 Handlebars.................................................................................................................................. 9
6.3 Snow cutter head...................................................................................................................... 11
6.4 225° variable blow chute ....................................................................................................... 12
6.5 Engine......................................................................................................................................... 12
6.6 Hydrostatic pump and engines............................................................................................. 13
7. Safety instructions.......................................................................................................................... 14
7.1 Safety messages ........................................................................................................................ 14
7.2 Safety features.......................................................................................................................... 15
7.3 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................... 16
7.3.1 General safety instructions.............................................................................................. 16
7.3.2 Careful and proper use.................................................................................................... 17
7.3.3 Responsibility ....................................................................................................................18
7.3.4 Ergonomics......................................................................................................................... 19
7.3.5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ........................................................................ 20
7.3.6 Danger zone....................................................................................................................... 21
7.3.7 Periodic maintenance....................................................................................................... 21
7.3.8 In harmony with nature.................................................................................................. 22
8. Dealer’s duties................................................................................................................................ 23
9. Operating instructions.................................................................................................................. 24
9.1 Preliminary checks................................................................................................................... 24
9.2 Work site.................................................................................................................................... 25
9.3 Preparing the machine .......................................................................................................... 25
9.3.1 Refuelling............................................................................................................................ 25
9.3.2 Replenishing hydrostatic oil.......................................................................................... 26
9.4 Starting the petrol engine .................................................................................................... 27
9.5 Turning the engine off ........................................................................................................... 29
9.6 Working with the machine .................................................................................................... 29

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9.6.1 Prior to starting work...................................................................................................... 29
9.6.2 Moving the machine ....................................................................................................... 30
9.6.3 Operating snow cutter head......................................................................................... 33
9.6.4 Operating the blow chute ............................................................................................ 35
9.7 Fault diagnosis ......................................................................................................................... 35
9.7.1 The engine fails to start after idle periods.................................................................. 35
9.7.2 Engine switches off during operation ......................................................................... 36
9.7.3 Engine loses power.......................................................................................................... 38
9.7.4 Blow chute is stuck (no longer rotates) ...................................................................... 39
9.7.5 Turbine/cutter is stuck or loses power........................................................................40
9.7.6 Moving a machine with a defective engine................................................................40
10. Transporting the machine ........................................................................................................... 41
11. Maintenance.................................................................................................................................... 43
11.1 General .......................................................................................................................................43
11.2 Maintenance schedules .........................................................................................................45
11.2.1 Periodic maintenance schedule....................................................................................45
11.2.2 Opening the Snowbob’s wings .....................................................................................46
11.3 Cleaning the machine ............................................................................................................46
11.3.1 The importance of cleaning ...........................................................................................46
11.3.2 What does cleaning entail?........................................................................................... 47
11.3.3 Cleaning ventilation grilles ...........................................................................................49
11.4 Maintenance procedures.......................................................................................................49
11.4.1 Engine maintenance........................................................................................................49
11.4.2 Maintenance on the hydrostatic pump ......................................................................54
11.4.3 Machine maintenance....................................................................................................55
12. Winterizing the machine.............................................................................................................68
13. Fiche technique.............................................................................................................................68
14. EC-Declaration Of Conformity - SNOWBOB............................................................................69
15. Appendices .................................................................................................................................... 71
15.1 Dismantling tanks .................................................................................................................... 71
15.2 Hazard analysis: ...................................................................................................................... 71
15.3 Meter display and functions................................................................................................ 72
15.4 Warranty ...................................................................................................................................74

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5. Safety symbols
Certain symbols in this manual are used to provide additional information and to draw your
attention to potential risks.
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 denote where you can find additional information relating to the
subject.
5.2 Caution
Caution:
This notice identifies safe usage habits. This is done to prevent incorrect
actions that can result in personal injury or damage to the machine.
5.3 Warning
Warning :
This notice is used to warn you about extreme danger that you must be aware
of in these specific circumstances. Thus 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. 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
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1. Snow cutter head
2. Drift cutters
3. Extended exhaust pipe (optional)
4. Tensioning wheel
5. Reciprocating rollers
6. Caterpillar tracks
7. Driving sprocket wheel
8. Engine protection guard
9. Hydraulic oil filler cap
10. Oil tank
11. Fuel filler cap
12. Lights (3)
13. Petrol tank
14. Blow chute
15. Directional valves
16. Suction grille cool air

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Extended exhaust pipe (optional)
As a noise-damping measure, the exhaust pipe has been positioned front-right at the level
of the tracks. For applications that require the clearing of multiple paths through deep snow
banks, an optional exhaust pipe extension is available that ejects the exhaust fumes at a
higher level. The exhaust pipe corresponds to order number (MA 023 001 002)
(standard design) (optional)
6.2 Handlebars
For your information:
All references to front, rear/back, left and right in this manual are from the
viewpoint of the operator using the Snowbob and standing with his hands on the
handlebar.
FRONT
RIGHT
LEFT
BACK
Exhaust pipe

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1. Dead man’s lever
2. Light switch machine (2)
3. Light switch blow chute (1)
4. All-in-one Joystick
5. Release handle snow cutter
6. Selection lever for drive speed
7. Start/stop key
8. Thrust lever
9. Choke
10. Maintenance meter
11. Operational joystick cutter head
12. Hot air grilles
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