5
30SD, 36SD, 45SD
Rev. Nov2014
Contents
Safety Information and Warnings ......................................................................... 1
Preparation Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 2
Operation Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 3
Safety Decals ........................................................................................................... 5
Product Specifications ........................................................................................... 6
Control Panel and Snow Blower Components .................................................... 7
Missing Parts Request Form ................................................................................... 8
Assembly Instructions ............................................................................................ 9
Operating Instructions
Starting
the Engine......................................................................................... 14
Operating
Instructions
....................................................................................
15
Avoiding
Impeller Freeze-Up ......................................................................... 19
General
Maintenance
.....................................................................................
20
Maintenance
Schedule
..................................................................................
21
Service Adjustments
Adjusting
Augers/Impeller Cable .................................................................. 22
Adjust/Check
Drive Cable .............................................................................. 22
Adjusting Shift Rods ........................................................................................ 22
Vertical Service Position ................................................................................ 23
Inspection and Replacement of Transmission Belt ................................... 24
Inspection and Replacement of Impeller Belt ............................................ 25
Adjusting Discharge Chute Deflector .......................................................... 26
Changing Friction Wheel ................................................................................ 26
Replacing Headlight Bulb .............................................................................. 26
Transmission
System
Adjustments .............................................................. 27
Storage Instructions .............................................................................................. 28
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 29
Replacement Parts ................................................................................................. 31
About the DEK Snow Blower Manual
Congratulations on the purchase of your new DEK commercial snow blower. We at GXi Outdoor Power are confident that
this snow blower will provide excellent performance, outstanding quality, and great durability when operated and
maintained as directed in this manual.
1. This manual contains assembly, operating, safety, adjustment, maintenance, and troubleshooting instructions.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW BLOWER, CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRITY.
2. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the snow blower. It must be available to all operators
and/or person(s) servicing the snow blower. Should the snow blower be resold, this manual must remain with the
snow blower.
3. All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at the time of the
publication. GXi Outdoor Power reserves the right to add, delete or modify specifications and/or designs without
notice.
4. If you ever have questions in regards to the operation, maintenance or safety of your snow blower, please
