A professional choice for your home: review of the Patriot PS 603 self-propelled gasoline snow blower
With the arrival of winter, it becomes necessary to have snow removal equipment in a private home - manual and automatic.
Snow blower Patriot PS 603 is a special tool for high-quality and fast snow removal.
It makes work much easier and saves time.
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Description of the Patriot model
Patriot ps series snow blowers are affordable snow blowers with good performance characteristics. The average self-propelled snow blower Patriot ps 603 is a modern device that runs on gasoline. The engine is four-stroke. Fuel tank volume – 3.6 liters, engine power – 7 hp, volume – 212 cm3.
The design is organized on bearings, the gear wheel is bronze. Thanks to this organization, the working life of the equipment increases. The cleaning system is two-stage.
The bucket provides snow capture to a width of 0.56 m, the capture height is 0.40 m. Snow throw is about 10 meters. The angle of rotation of the gutter can be adjusted, the maximum is 190°.
The screw is toothed, made of metal, has a diameter of 0.25 m. Its position is adjusted from the control panel, mechanically. The weight of the snowman ps 603 is 60 kg.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Patriot ps 603 model is one of the most popular, has many positive reviews and is in good demand.
The undeniable advantages include the following:
modern contemporary appearance;- ease of assembly;
- not difficult to operate;
- compact size;
- economical engine;
- guaranteed operation at low temperatures – down to -25°C;
- long service life of equipment – up to 10 years;
- warranty period – 2 years;
- affordable price.
Flaws:
- no headlight as standard on PS 603;
- It may not be possible to deal with large piles of snow right away.
Assembly
Patriot ps 603 snow removal equipment is delivered to the buyer partially disassembled. Assembling the equipment is not difficult; it must be carried out in accordance with the instructions.
Assembly steps:
- Place the air intake cover with primer on the carburetor.
- Install and secure the handle of the device with bolts and washers.
- Install and secure the wheels to the axle.
- Attach the gear shift bar to the handles.
- Install the wheel drive and auger drive cables.
- Check the position of the rollers and cables.
- Install and secure the gear shift knob.
- Secure the snow discharge chute
- Install the chute rotation handle.
- Install the support feet.
- Adjust and check the position of the knife.
- Adjust the position of the support legs.
The entire assembly process is shown in detail in the video:
Preparing for launch
At the pre-launch stage, it is important to study the instructions, paying attention to safety precautions and operating rules. The product may be supplied with engine oil. In this case, before starting to operate the device, it is necessary to change the oil by removing the conservation oil and filling the working oil.
The wheel drive cable must be adjusted so that rotation does not occur when the handle is released.The cable should not be over-tensioned - the handle should have a free play of 0.5 to 0.8 cm. If you press the handle, the auger should rotate.
Procedure for preparing equipment:
- Before the first start, the snow blower gearbox must be filled with AR-417 80 g lubricant.
- Before starting work, you should always check the presence of lubricant in the gearbox. If necessary, use Patriot AR-417 lubricant.
- The engine must be filled with oil from Patriot, intended for four-stroke engines - SAE 5W30.
- AI-92 gasoline is poured into the fuel tank.
- The fuel valve handle must be moved to the “open” position.
- Use the handle to move the air damper to the extreme left position.
- Turn on the snow blower by setting it to the “ON” position.
- Press the primer several times.
- The gas lever is set to the middle position.
- Pull out the starter and jump start the engine.
- Allow time for the engine to warm up (about 120 seconds).
- Open the air damper – set it to the extreme right position.
The procedure for preparing the device and its operation is on video:
Terms of use
Patriot ps 603 is a reliable device with good performance characteristics. In order for equipment to serve for a long time, without failures, it must be properly cared for.
The operating rules for this model include the following points:
- Before you start removing snow, you should make sure that there are no obstacles in front of the snow removal equipment;
- set the snow throw direction and throw angle;
- immediately set the required speed of the device, since it cannot be switched during operation;
- turn on the auger;
- turn on the wheel drive.
Service Features
Patriot is a fairly simple and inexpensive equipment to maintain. With proper operation and maintenance, a snow blower can last for years.
Engine oil
The manufacturer recommends using Patriot engine oil, which is intended for four-stroke engines. It is suitable not only for snow blowers, but also for walk-behind tractors, cultivators, lawn mowers and other equipment.
The additives included in the composition serve to protect the engine in difficult operating conditions, increasing resistance to corrosion and wear.
The use of special oil is necessary to achieve the following goals:
- increasing engine service life;
- reduction of noise level during operation;
- protection of the engine from accelerated wear during cold starts;
- cooling of engine elements;
- preventing the formation of deposits and soot;
- engine cleanliness.
It is recommended to change the engine oil after 5 hours of operation when starting to operate. In the future, replacement should be performed once a season or, depending on the operating conditions of the snow blower, after 25 or 50 hours.
Storage conditions
The snow blower must be stored in rooms with good ventilation and air humidity of no more than 80% at 25? C. The temperature range should be from -50? C to +40? C.
Where to buy and how much to pay?
You can purchase Patriot ps 603 in stores that sell special equipment or order it online. The average cost of a snow blower is from 46,000 rubles. Prices for other modifications may vary. Technical fluids are purchased separately.
Reviews
Buyers who purchased the Patriot ps 603 are for the most part satisfied with this purchase. The equipment copes well with clearing house paths and the area near the garage.
Consumers note the following advantages:
- good equipment performance;
- ease of use;
- inexpensive maintenance;
- affordable price;
- practical large wheels;
- starts well in cold weather.
The disadvantages include the following:
- Insufficiently detailed instructions included;
- Oil must be poured into the engine immediately, initially there is none;
- The snow blower does not cope very effectively with dense snow;
- slow reverse.
Alternative options
In addition to the Patriot ps 603 snow blower, other technical devices that have good customer reviews and performance characteristics can be used for snow removal.
- Hyundai S 5556. The gasoline snow blower has a powerful 5.5 liter air-cooled engine. Snow capture is provided by 0.53 x 0.51 m. Snow throw - up to 11 meters. The weight of the snowfield itself is 57 kg. The rotation angle of the snow chute is 180°C. The average price is from 54,000 rubles.
- Huter SGC 4000. A self-propelled snow blower is convenient to use for clearing small areas of snow. Snow capture is provided by 0.56 x 0.42 m. Snow is thrown at a distance of up to 13 meters, the rotation of the chute can be adjusted. The equipment weighs 61 kg. Cost – from 42,000 rubles.
- Huter SGC 4800. The effective self-propelled snow blower Huter SGC 4800 allows you to cope with snow of any density up to 0.51 m thick. The weight of the device is 76 kg. Snow capture 0.56 x 0.5 m. Snow throw – up to 10 meters. Engine power – 7 hp, fuel tank volume – 3.6 l. Price – from 51,000 rubles.
Conclusion
Patriot ps 603 is a fairly inexpensive, reliable snow blower that will allow you to keep the area in order even in a snowy winter. If you follow the operating rules and strictly follow the instructions for assembling and setting up the equipment, the snow truck will last for many years, saving time and labor costs.
