Features of the 7 hp patriot petrol motoblock Kaluga: specifications, reviews, prices

Features of operation and maintenance

Motor-cultivators Patriot are mainly household appliances, their capabilities are limited by the requirements of the factory instructions. Therefore, the manufacturer strongly recommends not exceeding the permissible limits and operating the units in accordance with the user's manual, especially with regard to additional implements, strictly observe the prescribed rules for storing agricultural machines.

Motor-cultivators Patriot consume AI-92 gasoline, models with two-stroke engines run on a mixture of gasoline and engine oil. Recommended engine oil of class SE, SF, SG. The first oil change is made after 5 hours of operation, then after 25-50 hours. For some Patriot cultivators, in particular, Baikal, systematic high-quality lubrication is required to prevent engine parts from rusting.

Preparation for operation and maintenance

All maintenance information for the unit is contained in the operating instructions, which are recommended to be read before starting work.

Engine oil selection and filling

Follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the types of oil and fuel for refueling the walk-behind tractor. For refueling the engine, the manufacturer recommends choosing HD SAE 30, SAE 5W30, SAE 5W40 oils or similar. For the gearbox: HYPOID gear oil.

Running in

Running-in - the period before the start of long-term use of the unit - lasts 5-10 hours.

During the running-in, the walk-behind tractor should be operated in a gentle mode, without starting the engine at 100% power.

At the end of the break-in, change the oil in the engine and gearbox.

Let the engine idle for the first 10 minutes, then check the gearbox at all speeds - this will allow the oil to pass through the entire transmission.

Carry loads with a walk-behind tractor that do not exceed a weight of 350 kg. For operation with attachments such as a plow or hiller, use the lugs.

Maintenance times

• after running in for the next 20-50 hours, the walk-behind tractor can work in normal mode;
• then it is necessary to perform a visual inspection of all external parts, check the fasteners, if necessary, clean the spark plug, adjust the gaps between the electrodes;
• after every 100, 200 or more hours of operation, scheduled maintenance is performed;
• once a year, an overhaul of the engine is carried out - repair or cleaning;
• parsing the gearbox, adjusting the clutch - as needed.

Nevada

There are 2 variants of this model on the market: Nevada 9 and Patriot Nevada Diesel PRO walk-behind tractor.

Technical indicators of both versions:

Benefits of the Patriot Nevada technique:

• a reinforced frame is installed, which helps to protect the engine and gearbox from impacts during work;
• a headlamp can be installed on the handle, which will allow you to operate the device at night;
• the presence of a coulter, which is necessary for deep plowing of the soil;
• wheels of a stable type, which increases the level of maneuverability when passing loose or wet soils;
• reinforced bumper that protects internal parts from damage.

The Patriot Nevada Comfort unit is equipped with a rubberized handle and a protective cover.

Specifications

The Kaluga Patriot walk-behind tractor is designed quite simply, which is why it is absolutely easy to maintain and very rarely breaks down. The unit consists of a particularly strong, but at the same time quite light frame, made in a classic style. It is the frame that is responsible for the overall rigidity of the structure and provides the ability to operate the walk-behind tractor in difficult terrain and heavy soil. The frame is a kind of frame of the machine and is designed for fastening the main components, assemblies and attachments.

The next important mechanism in the design of the walk-behind tractor is the 7 hp P170FC gasoline engine. with., with air cooling and transistor-magnetic type of ignition.

A special built-in sensor monitors the oil level and prevents the engine from starting if it is low or leaking. There is also an air filter. The working volume of the motor is 208 cubic centimeters, and the value of the maximum torque reaches 14 N / m. Gasoline consumption is about 1.6 l / h with a fuel tank volume of 3.6 liters.

The next significant unit is a cast-iron gearbox, which has a chain design, and as practice shows, it is also the most reliable. You can repair such a device in the event of a malfunction with your own hands, using a minimum set of tools. The wheels of the walk-behind tractor have a diameter of 410 mm, are equipped with a powerful tread and are considered very passable. The only drawback of a deep tread, as already noted, is the likelihood of dirt sticking to clay areas and black soils after rain. The machine has a trailer unit and can be used as a self-propelled device for moving a cart or any other trailer.

The Kaluga motor-block has rather compact dimensions: the length and height of the machine are 85 cm and the width is 39 cm. The standard equipment weighs 73 kg and is capable of transporting about 400 kg of cargo at a time.

Model technical parameters

Patriot Kama-7 - belongs to the class of light motoblocks with a gasoline four-stroke engine.

It is a modification of the Patriot Kama walk-behind tractor.

The technical indicators, weight and engine type for Kama and Kama-7 are identical, the difference is only in the amount of transmission oil refueling (for Kama, the refueling volume is 1.45 liters, for Kama-7 - 1.4 liters). Engine power - 7 HP

The engine displacement in the two modifications is the same - 208 cm3. Manual start of the motor, air cooling.

The weight of both modifications of the Patriot Kama walk-behind tractor is 65 kg.

The depth of tillage with the installed 6 cutters is 30 cm, the width is 85 cm.

The main purpose of the Patriot Kama-7 walk-behind tractor is the processing of land plots.

The device is not used for industrial purposes, only for domestic purposes.

Fuel consumption per hour with active operation of the unit is 0.75 l / h, with a nominal tank capacity of 3.6 l.

Number of speeds 3: two forward gears, one reverse.

Equipment

1. instructions for use;
2. one set of steel cutters;
3. opener;
4. trailed block from the opener;
5. right, left wing;
6. candle key;
7. two pneumatic wheels;
8. front support wheel;
9. walk-behind tractor packed in a cardboard box.

Benefits and features

Notable features that distinguish the Patriot Kama-7 among its counterparts include:

• the presence of a reverse gear;
• turning the control handle to the sides;
• steering wheel adjustment for the operator's height;
• the throttle lever, switch and clutch lever are located directly on the steering wheel;
• Factory-made engine, powerful, high torque;
• reinforced durable cutters;
• the presence of a drain bolt;
• protective wings, thanks to which you can not be afraid of dirt flying out from under the cutters during work;
• economical consumption of gasoline.

Attachments

Light modifications of Patriot cultivators mainly perform loosening, cultivation of uncomplicated soils in small areas and do not have the ability to connect attachments. The more powerful the Patriot cultivator, the more additional devices it can be aggregated with.

Used attachments for Patriot cultivators: plows, hillers, rotary tillers, weeders, metal lugs, couplings, weighting agents, adapter with a seat, carts. On Patriot motor cultivators, which are equipped with a power take-off pulley, you can install a rotary mower, a snow blower, and a sweeping brush.

Attachments

Additional attachments to the 7hp PATRIOT Kaluga walk-behind tractor are mainly attached using a special mechanism - a universal hitch. It ensures secure attachment of accessories.

Let's consider several popular types:

• Potato digger - sifts tubers from the soil, allows you to harvest root crops quickly and without damage.
• Grouser - increases the quality of loosening, plowing and hilling due to the improved adhesion of the walk-behind tractor to the soil.
• Hiller - Allows you to cut furrows in the planting bed.
• A plow is a device that helps to plow the soil and prepare it for planting.
• The trailer is a very useful optional equipment that facilitates the process of working behind the walk-behind tractor, since it has a seat for the operator. Designed for the transportation of various goods: crops, building materials, agricultural tools.

You can also additionally buy snow removal equipment, tracks, and other useful accessories that can greatly facilitate work in the garden.