The cloudy autumn will soon end and the tedious rain will be replaced by snow. Snowflakes will spin in a bizarre dance, and the wind, howling, will sweep them around. You won’t have time to blink an eye, and already there are snowdrifts around, which not only decorate the site with their whiteness, but also do not allow cars and people to move freely. You can clear snow with a traditional shovel, but if the area is rather big, this will be difficult. Technology can help. There are a lot of small snowplows that can move around the site without harming the plantings.
One of the most reliable is the Champion 556 snow blower. This is the most compact of all models in this range. It is produced in China by the American company Champion, which specializes in the production of equipment for farms and private households. Used by snow blowers of this company and utilities.
The main function
This snow blower not only removes snow in a half-meter pass, but can also throw it up to 8 meters in any direction you choose.
Snow is removed in two stages. On the first gear screw mechanism destroys the thickness of the snow, and on the second – the rotary impeller throws the snow in the right direction. Ejection occurs due to centrifugal forces.
But if the snow is loosened by hand, it can be cleaned even in this case.
Feedback on the work of the Champion 556 snow blower is only positive. It handles snow very well and is easy to operate. This is ensured by the technical features of the snow blower mechanism.
Advantages of the Champion 556 snow blower
- They are very easy to manage, special training is not required for this.
- All moving parts of the mechanism are reliably protected, which makes it safe to operate.
- Ability to switch gears and the presence of reverse gear.
- The economical petrol engine is easy to start by hand. Both valves are on top. To turn the snow blower on the spot, it is enough to unlock the splint connection of any of the wheels with the drive shaft.
- If a solid object accidentally gets into the CT 556 bucket, then breakage will not happen. It is protected from it by the fastening of the metal auger to the drive shaft by means of shear bolts.
- To protect the covering of the surface to be removed, such as pavers or tiles, it is possible to change the height at which the plastic skids of the snow blower are located. It can be adjusted and is locked in the selected position by a threaded connection, thereby adjusting the depth to which the bucket sinks into the snow.
To make the right choice, you need to understand the possibilities and how the mechanism works.
Main characteristics
- The ST 556 snow blower has a tank that can be filled with 3,5 liters of fuel, and the oil tank holds 0,6 liters.
- When working, the snow blower captures a strip of snow 56 cm wide.
- The deflector through which the snow is ejected can be rotated 190 degrees.
- To ensure an hour of uninterrupted operation, you will have to spend 800 ml of gasoline.
- The maximum forward speed of the snow blower is up to 4 km/h, and it can move backward at a speed of 2 km/h.
- The diameter of each snow blower pneumatic wheel is 33 cm.
- The weight of the fully equipped mechanism is 62 kg.
More information about the capabilities of ST556 can be viewed on the video:
The heart of all snow blowers is the engine. Champion ST 556 has petrol. Its power meets the needs of the snow blower, the design is ergonomic, and the design is thoughtful. The engine power of the ST 556 snow blower is five and a half horsepower, and its working volume is 168 cm16. The shaft rotates counterclockwise, and the engine can be started using a manual recoil starter. The engine weighs almost XNUMX kg.
Like all snowplows, the ST 556 engine is designed to operate at temperatures below 0 degrees, so it requires high-octane gasoline, and lubricants must have a high degree of viscosity.
Since the operation of the CT 556 is carried out in winter conditions associated with snow fog, a simple foam rubber membrane has been chosen for the air filter, so the Champion 556 cannot be operated in summer, even if special sweeping brushes are installed.
The control of the ST 556 gasoline snow blower is carried out using cable drives brought to the handles. Two pulley streams, which are attached to the output shaft of the power plant, are responsible for the rotation of the rotor and the movement of the wheels, respectively. Both gears are engaged by means of pressure rollers, which are controlled by cable drives.
The snow blower comes with the necessary tools and some spare parts.
The Champion CT 556 is a reliable and easy-to-use device that makes snow removal a pleasure.