Review of the DDE ST6560L gasoline snow blower: advantages and disadvantages, cost, customer opinions

Owners of plots in winter are faced with the need to clear them of snow.

For comfortable and fast work, you can use the DDE ST6560L snow blower.

Read the article about who produces this equipment, what its characteristics are, how to use it correctly and more.

Model and manufacturer

The DDE ST6560L snow blower model is designed for clearing snow in small areas. It is purchased by owners of private houses, garages, shops and miniature parking lots. The machine can easily cope with clearing snow from pedestrian paths, sidewalks, and driveways.

Specifications:

• LONCIN engine with a power of 6.5 liters. With.;
• metal auger with a snow capture width of 60 cm;
• snow discharge chute;
• gas tank;
• wheels;
• control levers and buttons, belts, bolts;
• cleaning tool.

Today the company sells equipment in various fields:

• snow blowers,
• gas generators,
• motor pump,
• lawn mowers and more.

The company has earned an impeccable reputation through its many years of work. The products it produces are reliable and durable.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the technique:

1. A powerful motor that makes clearing snow in medium-sized areas a breeze.
2. During operation, you can change the speed of the machine. For this purpose, 3 forward and 1 reverse speeds are provided.
3. Possibility of adjusting the snow throw range up to 9 m and the throw range up to 190 degrees.
4. High cross-country ability, which is provided by tires with a diameter of 13 inches.
5. Economical fuel consumption, which is 1.86 liters per hour at maximum load and reduces to 1.4 liters per hour at 75% load.
6. The light weight of 50 kg allows even women to operate the device with ease.
7. Affordable price.
8. The body is coated with powder paint, which reliably protects it from corrosion.

Flaws:

1. Chinese engine. The manufacturer is not involved in its production or assembly. LONCIN motors are assembled using analogues of Honda engines.
2. Lack of electric starter.
3. No headlight.

Assembly

Before you begin, the DDE ST6560L snow blower must be assembled. The manufacturer recommends entrusting this work to a sales consultant, but you can handle the task yourself.

Procedure:

• install the skids, fixing them in 4 holes on the snow intake body;
• install the chute rotation handle - it is pulled through the lever lock and the gear shaft, and then tightened at the desired angle;
• install the gutter - the edges of its platform are fixed with bolts.

Launch and use

Before starting work, you must fill the fuel tank with gasoline and the engine with oil. If the snow blower is not used for the first time, then evaluate the level of liquids.The motor of the DDE ST6560L model can only be started manually.

Procedure:

1. The fuel valve is set to the ON position.
2. The choke handle is closed (CLOSE). However, when starting a warm engine, it can be left open.
3. The start-stop switch is moved to the ON position.
4. They start the engine. To do this, grab the starter handle and slowly pull the rope towards you. As soon as resistance appears, pull the handle firmly and quickly.

   After starting the motor, it is smoothly returned to its original position. Do not allow the handle to suddenly return to its place.

5. Start clearing snow.

Features of equipment operation:

1. To turn off the engine, turn the power switch to the OFF position. As soon as it stops, the fuel valve is placed in the same position.
2. To adjust the angle of snow release, move the lever forward. In this position, the deflector moves back. The more it faces upward, the greater the distance the snow will be thrown.
3. If the snow is wet or there is a lot of it, you need to work at low speed. The engine is turned on at full power only when cleaning freshly fallen sediments.
4. The maximum slope of the surface on which you can work is 18 degrees. When clearing snow on a slope, you can only move up and down. If it is necessary to cross the territory, the engine should be turned off.
5. The snow blower motor is not equipped with an air filter, so it should only be used in winter. You cannot start equipment in a dusty environment. You should not install the air filter yourself, as this will cause it to freeze with condensation, which will prevent air from flowing to the carburetor.
6. To check the oil level, use a dipstick. It is installed in the lid. The FULL mark is considered the norm.If the level is lower, the oil needs to be added. A full refill requires 0.6 liters of liquid. After measuring, the probe must be tightened tightly.

Maintenance and storage

Maintenance Rules snow blower DDE ST6560L:

1. The engine oil is changed after the first two hours of operation of the machine, and then every 25 hours. For refueling, use 5W-30 oil. Replacement is carried out on a warm engine. After work, all smudges and marks must be removed.
2. The fuel sump is removed and cleaned every 100 hours of operation. It is twisted and washed in gasoline.
3. Check tire pressure regularly. It should be 1.4 bar. The caps should be cleaned of dirt.
4. After each working cycle, the gutter is cleared of snow masses. This is done with the engine turned off. After it stops, you need to wait 10 seconds for the auger to stop rotating.
5. Before each start, you need to check the engine oil level.
6. After completing the cleaning, you should not turn off the equipment. It must run for several minutes to completely evaporate the moisture.
7. After turning off, you should always remove the key from the engine.
8. If the equipment is stored in a cold room, then gasoline must be left in the tank. This will prevent condensation from forming.
9. Before being sent for storage, the fuel is either completely used up or drained.
10. The candle is unscrewed, cleaned of dirt, a teaspoon of oil is poured into the hole and returned to its place.

Where to buy, at what price?

You can purchase the DDE ST6560 snow blower in retail stores that sell electronics and equipment, as well as in shopping centers that sell garden tools.

If the model is not in stock, you can place an order on the online platform.To minimize the risk of transferring funds to scammers, purchases should be made from trusted sellers, for example, on Yandex Market.

The cost of a snow blower is 26,000 rubles. Price is approximate. It may be changed depending on promotions held in the store, seasonal sales and the markup of the outlet where the purchase will be made.

Owner reviews

Users respond positively to the DDE ST6560 snow blower. They celebrate

• ease of operation with one hand,
• powerful engine,
• thoughtful design.

If you need to clean or replace consumables, you do not have to disassemble the entire equipment. People like the stylish design of the model.

Among the shortcomings are noted:

• thin metal from which the body is made,
• lack of headlights,
• difficulties with removing compacted snow.

Alternatives

As an alternative to the DDE ST6560L snow blower The following models can be considered:

• Huter SGC 4000L;
• CHAMPION ST556;
• Hyundai S 7066 and others.

A review of the CHAMPION ST556 snow blower is presented in this article, Hyundai S 7066 - in this.

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Conclusion

The DDE ST6560L snow blower will become an indispensable assistant for clearing the area from fallen precipitation. The equipment is functional, suitable for processing small areas. The machine has good build quality and an optimal set of necessary functions.