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4. Table of Contents
1. Introduction .........................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Please read the manual .............................................................................................................3
1.2 Identification data – ELIET SNOWBOB 8014T ......................................................................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 .....................................................................................................................10
6.4 225° variable blow chute ........................................................................................................ 11
6.5 Engine .......................................................................................................................................... 11
6.6 Hydrostatic pump and engine/differential/hydraulic disc brakes ................................ 12
7. Safety instructions .......................................................................................................................... 13
7.1 Safety messages ........................................................................................................................ 13
7.2 Safety features .......................................................................................................................... 14
7.3 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................... 15
7.3.1 General safety instructions .............................................................................................. 15
7.3.2 Careful and proper use .................................................................................................... 16
7.3.3 Responsibility .................................................................................................................... 17
7.3.4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) .........................................................................18
7.3.5 Danger zone ....................................................................................................................... 19
7.3.6 Periodic maintenance .....................................................................................................20
7.3.7 In harmony with nature ..................................................................................................20
8. Dealer’s duties ................................................................................................................................. 21
9. Operating instructions .................................................................................................................. 22
9.1 Preliminary checks ................................................................................................................... 22
9.2 Work site .................................................................................................................................... 23
9.3 Preparing the machine .......................................................................................................... 23
9.3.1 Refuelling ............................................................................................................................ 23
9.3.2 Replenishing hydrostatic oil .......................................................................................... 24
9.4 Starting the petrol engine .................................................................................................... 25
9.5 Turning the engine off ........................................................................................................... 26
9.6 Working with the machine .................................................................................................... 27
9.6.1 Prior to starting work ...................................................................................................... 27