Trimmer Champion: A Range Of Benzokos (motokos) And Electric Kos. How To Start Petrol And Electric Brushcutters? Owner Reviews

2024 Author: Beatrice Philips | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-15 04:10

The presence of a trimmer allows you to quickly tidy up even a very spacious lawn. But in order not to worry about your health and finances, you need to choose high-quality garden equipment. Therefore, it is worth considering the types and characteristics of the popular Champion trimmer models, as well as the main subtleties of the operation of these products.

About the brand

Champion company was established in Russia in 2005 and initially was engaged in the sale of the products of the American company Briggs & Stratton on the Russian market … Gradually, the company expanded the range of supplied products and switched to independent development of products that are manufactured under contract in modern factories, mainly located in China. The production uses components made in China, USA, France, India and many other countries.

The company's retail network in the Russian Federation consists of 1624 official dealers and 449 official service centers, which are located in all major cities of the country.

Peculiarities

Thanks to the wide network of SC and the Russian origin of the company, the search for the necessary spare parts, accessories and consumables for the Champion trimmers does not present any problems.

The production of garden equipment at factories in the PRC is carried out under the supervision of Russian specialists ., thanks to which it is possible to achieve high quality products while maintaining a relatively low price. The company's products are distinguished by high reliability, long expected service life, ease of use, ergonomic design and relatively low noise and vibration indicators. And thanks to the applied design solutions, these products have a higher torque compared to analogues, which additionally increases their reliability and allows you to work on more complex lawns.

At the same time, both electric and gasoline vehicles are often significantly more economical than their cheaper counterparts.

With rare exceptions, both electric and gasoline streamers of the company are produced with an overhead engine . This makes the device safer and allows you to mow even wet grass without the risk of moisture getting into the engine.

Varieties

Currently under the Champion brand there are two main types of trimmers available:

• equipped with a gasoline engine (petrol cutters);
• equipped with an electric motor powered by a 220 V network (electric braids).

Unfortunately, the company does not produce electric models with a battery. All products are equipped with a reel of branded cutting line and a belt with a thigh protection system. Let's consider the model range of Champion trimmers in more detail.

Benzokos models

Now available on the Russian market these are Champion petrol trimmer models.

T252 - the simplest, cheapest and most compact model weighing less than 5 kg. Equipped with a 0.75 kW two-stroke engine with a volume of 25.4 cubic meters. cm, which provides idle speed up to 2800 rpm. The volume of the gas tank is 0.75 liters. An ergonomic P-shaped handle and a 1585 mm curved split shaft ensure good maneuverability and ease of use. As a cutting unit, a fishing line with a diameter of 2 mm is used, which provides a cutting width of 38 cm.

Such characteristics make it possible to use this option for caring for small adjoining lawns with thin grass.

T256 -modernization of the previous model, featuring a 1493 mm straight bar and a U-handle. As a cutting unit, either a reel of line with a diameter of 2.4 mm is used, which provides a width of the working area of 40 cm, or a three-toothed knife, which provides mowing in an area of 25.5 cm wide. The presence of a knife and a thicker fishing line allows this option to be used for house lawns with fairly thick grass and small bushes. The weight of the product is about 6 kg.

T256-2 - an upgraded version of the previous version with similar characteristics.

T333 - this brushcutter differs from the T256 model in a more powerful (0.9 kW, 32.6 cc) engine and a 0.95 liter gas tank, which allows it to be used to tidy up larger lawns. Weight - 6, 7 kg.

T333-2 - a slightly modernized version of the previous model with a slightly different design and similar characteristics.

T333S-2 - modernization of the previous model with a reinforced one-piece bar, which increased the reliability of the product (and its weight - up to 7, 6 kg).

T433 - differs from the T333 model by an even more powerful motor (1, 25 kW, 42, 7 cubic cm), which makes it possible to use it for caring for lawns with thick grass and tall durable shrubs. The increase in power has led to an increase in the weight of the product to 8, 2 kg.

T433-2 - modernization of the previous model, complete with a cutting line reel with a diameter of 3 mm, which allows you to cut even thicker grass.

T433S-2 - differs from the T433 model in the use of a reinforced one-piece rod and a carbide cutting knife with 40 teeth, which allows you to cut the thickest grass and bushes.

T523 - differs from the T433 petrol cutter by the installation of an even more powerful engine (1, 4 kW, 51, 7 cubic cm), which increased the weight of the product to 8, 3 kg. In addition, this variant is equipped with a 40-tooth carbide blade.

T523-2 - modernization of the previous model with a slightly different design.

T523S-2 - version of the previous product with a one-piece bar and weight reduced to 8 kg.

T374FS - industrial petrol cutter for maintenance of lawns and gardens of a large area with a four-stroke engine with a power of 1 kW and a volume of 37 cubic meters. see. The volume of the fuel tank is 0.75 liters. A knife with 3 teeth is used as a cutting tool, providing a width of the working area of 25.5 cm. Weight - 7.5 kg.

T394FS-2 - another industrial version with a 4-stroke motor with a power of 1.2 kW and a volume of 38.9 cubic meters. see the volume of the gas tank - 0.9 liters. As a cutting unit, it is possible to install a line spool with a diameter of 2.4 mm, providing a mowing width of 44 cm, or an 80-pointed knife with a working area width of 25.5 cm. The weight of the mower is 7, 7 kg.

Previously, the company also produced the LMH5629 petrol mower equipped with wheels, but this model has now been discontinued.

Electrocos models

Currently, the company produces such models of electric trimmers.

ET350 - the simplest, cheapest and most compact (weight - 1, 4 kg) version with a lower engine. Engine power - 0.35 kW. The cutting unit is a line head with a diameter of 1.2 mm and a cutting width of 25 cm. A T-shaped handle and a straight telescopic rod are used.

ET451 - this electric scythe differs from the previous version by a more powerful engine (0.45 kW), the use of a D-shaped handle and a working area extended to 27 cm. Weight - 3 kg.

ET1003A - powerful (1 kW) version with an overhead engine, D-shaped handle, curved split rod 1378 mm long and weighing 3, 9 kg. The width of the working area is 35 cm, the diameter of the line is 2.4 mm.

ET1004A - differs from the previous model by the presence of a straight split rod and a P-shaped handle. It is additionally completed with a 4-blade knife with a working area width of 25.5 cm. Weight - 4 kg.

ET1200A - differs from the previous version with increased engine power up to 1, 2 kW. The knife is not included in the delivery set.

ET1203A - unlike the ET1200A, it has a weight reduced to 4.5 kg, a curved bar and a D-shaped handle.

ET1204A - differs from the ET1200A model in its weight increased to 5.5 kg. It is completed with a 3-toothed knife, providing a mowing width of 25.5 cm. Working area when using a fishing line is 38 cm.

Operating tips

Before starting petrol models for the first time, it is recommended to run them in without load. This is done in the following sequence:

• the braid warms up for 5 minutes at idle;
• the air damper is opened by moving the lever to the "On" position;
• gas is squeezed out to ½ of full for 30 seconds;
• after that, the gas is released, the trimmer idles for another 40 seconds and turns off.

It is advisable to repeat this run-in cycle within half an hour. After that, you can let the device idle for another 3 and a half hours.

During operation, it is important to carefully follow all the requirements of the instructions for use. It is recommended that all bolts be retightened before each use of the trimmer.

The main causes of breakdowns and how to eliminate them

If the engine of the petrol mower does not start, then the following reasons are possible:

• non-compliance with the startup sequence specified in the instructions;
• lack of fuel;
• incorrect proportions of the fuel mixture - in this case, the mixture must be drained and the gasoline and oil must be mixed again according to the instructions (the usual proportion is 25: 1);
• problems with the spark plug - then it must be cleaned of carbon deposits or replaced with a new one.

If the engine starts, but the working unit does not rotate, then you need to check the carburetor setting, gearbox and cutting head bushing. Also in such cases it is worth cleaning the air and fuel filters and changing the line.

Reviews

Most owners of both gasoline and electric Champion trimmers in their reviews note the high quality of their assembly, long service life and ease of use. Another important advantage of this technique over models of similar quality, many reviewers call its lower price.

As the main drawback, many reviewers note that the control button located on the line spool is at first too tight, and until it is used up, the line often has to be pulled out of the reel by hand. In very rare cases, the authors of reviews on gasoline trimmers encountered a gas tank or gas line leak.