Pelec Snowmatic User manual

Snowcutter «SNOWMATIC» manual.
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General information
 Specication
Operation

Greeting
Congratulations on your purchase of snowcutter «SNOWMATIC»!
Thank you for your choice!
Mini snowcutter «Snowmatic» is designed for quick and high-quality treatment of snow cover, laying
and maintaining of ski-runs. It also can be used for preparation of snow tubing tracks, in places of «baby
lift» operation.
The snowcutter «Snowmatic» allows you to prepare the snow cover for ski-runs in all weather conditions.
The «Snowmatic» hydraulic drive guaranties transformation of the snowpack into the «snow concrete»
even at -20 °С and a lack of moisture contents. The snowcutter provides snow level treatment to a deep
depth.
The raising / lowering, pitching function of the snowcutter boom allows you to treat surfaces with
different snow cover density and even ice. The snowcutter has a special router bit section that provides
the best cutting ability. The reverse function of the snowcutter hydraulic oil motor allows you to remove
quickly foreign objects (stones, snags and other hard objects) from the cutter working body. Track
smoothing happens due to the «nisher» that consists of a polyurethane comb. The snowcutter track
setters work in a cutting-pressing mode. The track setters trapezoidal shape allows skier to pass turns
without leaving the ski-run. The mobility and compact size of the snowcutter make possible to use
it where you cannot use ratracs (hard accessible forestry, rugged terrain, park areas). The snowcutter
«Snowmatic» prepares the ski-run in accordance with requirements of the FIS (International Ski
Federation), what allows holding competitions of any level. You can use a snowmobile or an all-terrain
vehicle as a tractor for snowcutter.Ski Federation), which allows you for competitions of any level. You
can use snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle as a tractor for snowcutter.
Note
Read this manual before operating of snowcutter «Snowmatic».
— this sign highlights warnings in the text.
This manual is based on the latest technical information at the time of publication. The manufacturer
reserves the right to change the manual at any time and without additional liabilities. Reproduction of
any part of this publication is permitted only with the written consent of the manufacturer.
ATTENTION

Table of contents
Greeting 2
Table of contents 3
Specication 4
Dimensions 4
Frame 4
Engine 4
Feature and operation concept 5
Snowcutter «Snowmatic» system 5
Warranty 6
Safety measures 6
Before operation 6
Preparation 6
Operation 7
Hydraulic oil level check 7
Hydraulic drive control levers 7
Engine and operation start 7
Engine speed adjustment 8
During operation 8
Track setters installation 8
Storage and maintenance 8
Fuellling 9
Maintenanceregulation 9
Common troubles and remedies 10

Specication
Dimensions
Snowmatic i1
Width, mm 1550
Altitude,mm 780
Length without drawbar, mm 1800
Length with drawbar, mm 2700
Total length, mm 3780
Height with raised drawbar, mm 1120
Cutter width, mm 1200
Frame
FrameThe snowcutter frame is made of an extra-heavy steel prole with a protective coating of
polyester sputtering, which protects snowcutter against corrosion and prevents snow build-up.
Engine
Honda GX 690
Engine type Four-stroke, twin-cylinder, gasoline air-cooled engine.
Power (h.p.) 22, 1
Maximum power (rpm.) 3600
Engine capacity 688
Ignition system Semiconductor electronic ignition system.
Fuel type GAS 92, 95
Fuel tank capacity (l.) 19
Fuel consumption (g/kWh.) 374
Engine oil capacity (l.) 1, 4
The maximum rotation frequency of the cutter rotor: 600-800rpm.
The cutting depth (snow hardened layer thickness): 60mm.
The mass with two track setters and 19 l fuel: «Snowmatic i1» — 350kg.
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Feature and operation concept
Snowcutter «Snowmatic» system
1.Engine
2.Hydraulic tank, oil level and temperature indicator
3.Oil lter
4.Hydraulic pump
5.Two hydraulic cylinders
6.Hydraulic motor
7.Hydraulic valve
8.Snowcutter shaft lift boom
9.Snowcutter shaft
10.Finisher
11.Skids
12.Track setters
13.Drawbar
The snowcutter «Snowmatic» has a gasoline engines. The engine tightening torque (1) is transferred
to the hydraulic pump through a exible coupling. The hydraulic pump builds up the pressure and
actuates working bodies of the cutter (hydraulic lift and tilting cylinders, cutter rotor hydraulic motor).
The snowcutter «Snowmatic» has three hydraulic system control levers (raising/lowering, tilting,
cutter rotating).
The engine oil level is controlled by using an oil gauge, located in the right engine cover (see in the
direction of travel).
The indicator, located at the hydraulic tank (2) of the snowcutter, controls the hydraulic oil level and
hydraulic oil temperature.
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Warranty
The warranty is valid within one year from the
purchase date. Maintenance of the snowcutter
should be performed in accordance with the
instructions provided in this manual.
The warranty does not cover:
• the snowcutter shaft, spark plugs, air lters and
chains, because these are spare parts, which wear
down during normal use;
• failures occurred out of ignoring the manual or
careless use of the snowcutter, as well as non-
compliance with regular cutter maintenance
recommendations.
The warranty service is carried out when returning
the snowcutter to the nearest equipment warranty
service center.
Safety measures
Failure to follow safety
measures and ignoring
the manual of the
snowcutter can cause
serious injury.
ATTENTION
Before operation
Before operation, carefully read all instructions.
• Operation of the equipment is only allowed to
users who read the manual. They must be able
to follow the operating instructions and safety
guidelines.
• Make sure that there are no unauthorized persons
in working area, especially small children and pets
during operation of the snowcutter.
Preparation
Before operation carefully examine the area where
you intend to use the snowcutter and remove
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foreign objects.
• Disengage all controls before starting the
engine.
• Always wear suitable clothing before starting
the work with the snowcutter.
• Be careful with the fuel.
• Use a canister to fuel store.
• Never ll the fuel tank when the engine is
running.
• Observe safety precautions when lling the
fuel tank on the street. Never tank up the fuel
while being inside.
• Tighten the gas tankcap securelyand wipeaway
any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
• Do not attempt to adjust the engine while it is
running (unless the manufacturer species it
otherwise).
• Check the hydraulic oil level.
• Perform a visual inspection of cutting shaft
bearing tension bolts.
• Set all control levers in the neutral position.

Operation
Hydraulic oil level check
The hydraulic oil level check is carried out by
visual inspection of the indicator, located on the
right side of the cutter (Img. 1).
Image 1. Oil level indicator location
The indicator shows the hydraulic oil level and
oil temperature. For a correct operation of the
snowcutter, the oil level should be in the middle
of the scale or 2 cm below the maximum.
Hydraulic drive control levers
Mini snowcutters «Snowmatic» has three hydraulic
drive control levers.
Use lever 1 to move the snowcutter lift boom up
or down.
Use lever 2 to control the snowcutter rotation
(back and forth).
Use lever 3 to move the snowcutter shaft.
Image 2. Hydraulic Control Levers
Set all control levers
in the neutral position
before starting the
cutter engine.
ATTENTION
Engine and operation start
Image 3. Ignition lock
After you made sure that all hydraulic drive control
levers are in the neutral position, you can proceed
with engine start. Turn the ignition key to position
I (ON) (Img. 3). After that pull the carburetor choke
knob (Img. 4).
Image4.1—throttlehandle,2—carburetorchokehandle
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2
3
1
After the engine is started use lever 1 to lift up
the cutter shaft lift boom.Warm up the engine for
1-2 minutes. It is not recommended operating the
engine more than for 20 seconds when the choke
is out.
It is also recommended warming up the hydraulic
oil before starting.
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Engine speed adjustment
Use the throttle handle for the engine speed
adjustment
.
During operation
• Avoid getting limbs into rotating parts of the
snowcutter.
• Observe safety precautions when working
on or crossing gravel roads, sidewalks and
the roadway. Be careful when driving on the
roadway.
• If a foreign object got into the rotating parts
of snowcutter, stop the engine, disconnect the
wire terminals from the battery, disconnect the
high-voltage wire from the spark plug, make a
full check of moving parts of the snowcutter
for damage; repair the cutter before starting
the engine and operating the snowcutter.
• If the engine starts to vibrate abnormally, stop
working immediately and check for possible
causes of the vibration. The vibration usually
indicates a problem.
Track setters installation
Fastenings for the track setter installation are
shown in image 5. To install the track setters,
insert them into the fastening slots and tighten
the bolts.
Storage and maintenance
Image 5. Track setters fastenings
• Keep the snowcutter rotary shaft and
accessories in good working condition.
• Check the tightening of the engine mounting
bolts and other bolts at regular intervals.
• Never store the snowcutter with fuel in it
indoors or near possible ignition source.
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Recommended warm up time:
• from 0 °C to -10 °C is 3 minutes;
• from -10 °C to -20 °C is 7-8 minutes;
• from -20 °C and below is 10-15 minutes.
Recommended hydraulic oil working temperature
is from + 5 °C to + 80 °C.
Use lever 1 to lift the cutter rotor up. Use lever 3 to
set the minimum cutting angle. Use lever 2 to turn
on the rotor rotation.
Move the throttle lever on 2/3 turn.Lower the cutter
rotor by switching lever 1 to the self-regulation
position. Use lever 3 to correct the depth of the
cutter rotor. Proceed with the surfacing.The driving
speed is 4-8 km/h.
Do not use carburetor
choke when starting
already warm engine.
ATTENTION ATTENTION Snowcutter towing in
reverse is forbidden.
• Turn off the engine whenever done workingwith
the cutter.
• Observe safety precautions when leaving
thesnowcutter unattended.
• Stop the engine and make sure that all
rotatingparts are stopped before cleaning,
repairing orinspecting the snowcutter.
• Do not start the engine being inside.
• Make sure that all safety devices are inplace
and xed.
• Do not work with the snowcutter inconditions
of poor visibility and bad light.
• Be careful when digging up hard snow or ice—
the cutter can move forward. Do not lowerthe
cutter boom without coupling a tractorrst.

Fuellling
Fill the fuel tank up to the ller neck. Do not
overll. Use a clean, fresh, lead-free fuel with the
minimum octane rating of 92. The use of a leaded
fuel increases the amount of gum residue and
reduces a service life of engine valves. Do not
mix the engine oil with the fuel. We recommend
buying the fuel considering using it for 30 days.
If the fuel is spilled, remove the cutter from the
place of leakage. Avoid possible ignition sources
until the fuel vapor is completely vanished. Wipe
dry the spilled oil or the fuel. Do not store the
fuel or ll the tank near an open ame. Drain
the fuel from the tank if you want to prepare the
snowcutter to a long term storage. Drain the fuel
from the tank, start the engine and let it work until
the fuel line and the carburetor are empty. Fill the
fuel tank with a clean fuel in the next season. Do
not ll the fuel tank with any engine or carburetor
cleaning agents.
Maintenance regulation
• Change the engine and hydraulic oil once a
year at the beginning of the season.
• Lubricate the snowcutter chain after every use
of the snowcutter or after every long downtime.
• Lubricate the cutter rotor bearings using grease
cups after every use of the snowcutter.
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Common troubles and remedies
Engine does not start Replace spark plugs.
Engine stalls at idle Adjust the engine idle speed.
Low engine oil level Check the oil level. Add the oil if necessary.
Hydraulics not working
• Low the hydralic oil level.
• Hydraulic pump does not work. Inform the
manufacturer.
• The hydraulic valve does not work. Inform the
manufacturer.
Hydraulic oil leaks detected
• Tighten nuts.
• Implement a pressure molding. Inform the
manufacturer.
The snowcutter stops during operation
• You drive too fast. The recommended speed is
8km/h.
• There is a foreign object in the rotatingparts
of snowcutter. Remove the foreignobject.
Continue to work.
• The router bits are too deep.
Snowcutter recessed to much
1. Lift the cutter beam up.
2. Pull the upper cylinder rod completely out.
3. Lower the cutter to the nisher and set the
bottom cylinder lever 1 to the self-regulation
position.
4. Make the full speed engine start.
5. Recess the cutter to a depth of 4-5cm.
6. Set the cutter shaft rotation toward moving.
7. Continue to work at speeds of 4-8km/h.
— we do not recommend using the
snowcutter if the oil temperatures is above
80 °C, because in this situation the oil loses
its lubricating properties.
ATTENTION
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