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9.6.3
Operating snow cutter head
The Snowbob’s cutter head has an operational width of 90 cm and a clearance height of 62
cm. In cooperation with Parker, an electro-hydraulic suction device has been developed,
allowing the cutter head to be tilted at angles from -30mm to +200 mm. Moving the cutter
head from its nethermost to its uppermost position takes less than 5 seconds.
The same type of actuator is used to move the cutter head
laterally 18° to the left or to the right.
The red button
When, during the snow-clearing operation, one wants to go into reverse, it is recommended
that the cutter head be lifted up. In order that this may be done quickly and efficiently, ELIET
has placed a red push-button on the joystick which can be controlled with the index finger
when moving in reverse. A significant advantage is that the operator can himself determine
how high he wants to lift the cutter head, which can save time when, immediately following,
the cutter head needs to be lowered again to continue clearing the snow.
Releasing the cutter head
There is also an option to release the cutter head. This is
achieved using the lever that is mounted on the cutter head in
the vicinity of the electro-hydraulic suction device.
The cutter head then rests on the skid shoes and follows the
surface of the ground. This means that the operator no longer
has to continuously adjust the cutter head with the joystick.
This is very handy if snow has to be cleared on a car park
where the surface is smooth or slightly sloping.
Electro-hydraulic suction:
higher
Locking / Unlocking cutter head
Electro-hydraulic suction:
lowering
