Echelon SNOW18 Instruction Manual

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ECHELON

™

SNOW BLOWER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SKU: SNOW18

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLY OR USE

Key Technical Parameters

Working

Width

Max. Throwing

Distance

Max Output

Fuel Tank

Cap.

Startup

Mode

Vibration

Net

Weight

18in.

26ft

2.8HP/1.65KW

1.6L

Manual

4.0m/s2

24.5lbs

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Introduction

This machine is intended for use by residential
homeowners. It is primarily designed to remove
snow from paved surfaces, such as driveways,
sidewalks, and other surfaces for traffic on
residential or commercial properties. It is not
designed to remove materials other than snow,
nor is it designed to clear off gravel surfaces.

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly, and to avoid
injury and product damage. You are responsible
for operating the product properly and safely.

This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to
potential personal injury hazards. Follow all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.

This manual uses two words to highlight

information: ―Important‖ calls attention to special
mechanical information and ―Note‖ emphasizes

general information worthy of special attention.

Safety

This machine meets or exceeds the ANSI B71.3
Specifications of the American National
Standards Institute in effect at the time of
production.

Read and understand the contents of this
manual before you start the engine.

This machine is capable of throwing objects
and of injuring hands and feet. Failure to
observe the following safety instructions could
result in serious injury.

Improperly using or maintaining this machine
could result in injury or death. To reduce this
potential, comply with the following safety
instructions.

Training

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions
on the machine and in the manual(s) before
operating this machine.

• Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the controls
and proper use of the machine. Know how to stop
the machine and disengage the controls quickly.

• Never allow children to operate the machine.
Never allow adults to operate the machine
without proper instruction.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children.

• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

Product Overview

1. Control bar 5. Control handle

2. Recoil start handle 6. Discharge chute

3. Spring cover 7. Chute deflector

4. Fuel tank cap 8. Rotor Blade

1. Spark plug 5. Primer

2. Oil fill cap 6. Ignition key

3. Oil drain plug 7. Electric start button

4. Choke leveler 8. Electric plug-in

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Preparation

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the

machine is to be used. Remove all door mats,

sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

• Do not operate the machine without wearing

adequate winter garments. Avoid loose fitting
clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
Wear footwear that will improve footing on

slippery surfaces.

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

- Use an approved fuel container.

- Never add fuel to a running engine or to a
hot engine.

- Use extreme care while filling a fuel tank
outdoors. Never fill a fuel tank indoors.

- Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on

a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground,

away from your vehicle, before filling.

- When practical, remove gas-powered

machinery from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such machinery on a
trailer with a portable container, rather

than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

- Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of

the fuel tank or container opening at all
times, until refueling is complete. Do not

use a nozzle lock-open device.

- Replace the gasoline cap securely and
wipe up any spilled fuel.

- If any fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.

• Use extension cords and receptacles as

specified by the manufacturer for all machines

with electric-starting motors.

• Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or

crushed rock surface. This product is only

intended for use on paved surfaces.

• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the

engine is running, unless specifically

recommended by the manufacturer.

• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields to

protect eyes from foreign objects that may be
thrown from the machine during operation, or

while performing an adjustment or repair.

Operation

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating

parts. Stay clear of the discharge opening at

all times.

• Exercise extreme caution when operating on

or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay

alert for hidden hazards or traffic.

• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,

remove the ignition key, thoroughly inspect the
machine for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the

machine.

• If the machine should start to vibrate

abnormally, immediately stop the engine and
check the machine for the cause of vibration.

Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

• Stop the engine whenever you leave the

operating position, before unclogging the rotor
blade housing or discharge chute, and when
making any repairs, adjustments or

inspections.

• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting the

machine, stop the engine and make certain
that the rotor blades and all moving parts have

stopped.

• Do not run the engine indoors, except when

starting the engine and for transporting the
machine in or out of a building. Open the

outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.

• Exercise extreme caution when operating the
machine on sloped surfaces.

• Never operate the machine without proper

guards and other safety protective devices in

place and working.

• Never direct the discharge toward people or

areas where property damage can occur.

Keep children and others away.

• Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

• Look behind you and use care when backing up
with the machine.

• Disengage power to the rotor blades when
machine is transported or not in use.

• Never operate the machine without good visibility

or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep
a firm hold on the handles. Never run with the

machine.

• Never touch a hot engine or muffler.

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Clearing a Clogged Discharge

Chute

Important: The most common cause of injury
associated with snow blowers is from hand
contact with rotating rotor blades inside the
discharge chute. Never use your hand to clean

out the discharge chute.

To clear the chute:

• Shut the engine off!

• Wait 10 seconds to be sure the rotor blades
have stopped rotating.

• Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.

Maintenance & Storage

 Check all fasteners often, to ensure proper

tightness and that the machine is in safe working

condition.

 Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any

enclosure. Never store the machine with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources
are present, such as hot water heaters, space

heaters, or clothes dryers.

 Always refer to the manual for important details if

the machine is to be stored for an extended period.

 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as

necessary.

 Continue running the machine for a few minutes

after throwing snow to prevent rotor blades from

freezing up.

Snow Blower Safety

The following list contains safety information that you

must know before operating this machine.

• Rotating rotor blades can injure fingers or hands.

Stay behind the handles and away from the

discharge opening while operating the machine.

• Keep your face, hands, feet, and any other part

of your body or clothing away from moving or

rotating parts.

• Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and

inspecting the machine, and before unclogging
the discharge chute, stop the engine, remove the

key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.

• Before leaving the operating position, stop the

engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all

moving parts to stop.

• If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged,

illegible or lost, repair or replace it before

beginning operation. Tighten any loose fasteners.

• Do not smoke while handling gasoline.

• Do not use the machine on a roof.

• Do not touch the engine while it is running or soon

after it has stopped because the engine may be

hot enough to cause a burn.

• Only perform those maintenance instructions

described in this manual. Before performing any
maintenance, service, or adjustment, stop the
engine and remove the key. Contact an
Authorized Service Dealer if major repairs are

necessary.

• Do not change the governor settings on the
engine.

• Remove the key from the ignition switch before

storing the machine. Store fuel in an approved
container. When storing the machine for more
than 30 days, drain the fuel from the fuel tank to

prevent a potential hazard.

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Safety and Instructional Decals

Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger.
Replace lost or damaged decals.

Cutting/dismemberment hazard,

impeller and cutting/dismemberment

hazard, auger hazards—do not place

your hand in the chute; remove the

ignition key and read the instructions

before servicing or performing

maintenance.

1. Primer

2. Push the primer two times to prime
the engine

3. Push key in to switch the engine ―On‖

4. Pull key to switch the engine ―Off‖

5. Remove key to lock the engine

6. Read the engine’s operator’s manual
before checking the engine oil level

1. Warning: read the Operator's Manual.

2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, impeller—stop the engine before leaving the machine.

3. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine.

4. Fuel spill hazard—do not tip machine forward or backward.

5. To engage the auger, squeeze the control bar.

6. Release the control bar to disengage the auger.