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30SB, 36SB, 45SB
Snow BEAST
Snow BEAST
Snow Blower
Rev Jan 2016
General Maintenance
The Importance of Maintenance
Regular maintenance is essential to ensure your snow
blower continues to deliver safe and high-quality
performance.
To help you properly care for your snow blower, the
following pages include a recommended maintenance
schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple
maintenance procedures using basic hand tools.
Maintenance is the responsibility of the owner and
must be performed regularly. More difficult service
tasks or tasks that require special tools are best
handled by a recommended service technician or
other qualified mechanic.
The maintenance schedule described on page 19
applies to snow blower used under normal operating
conditions. If you operate your snow blower under
severe conditions, such as sustained prolonged use or
use it in unusually wet, dusty or rocky conditions,
consult your servicing dealer for recommendations
applicable to your individual needs and use.
Be sure to use genuine SNOW BEAST replacement
parts when servicing your snow blower to assure the
best quality, safety and performance.
Need Help? Parts, Service and Technical Assistance
1-919-550-3221 ext. 158
CAUTION
CAUTION! Before making any adjustments and/or
servicing to your SNOW BEAST, make sure the snow
blower is on a level surface, with the ignition switch
off, the key removed, and the augers disengaged. Also,
disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs
and ground them against the engine to prevent
inadvertent starting.
If you are performing adjustments or maintenance
after operating the snow blower, allow the unit to cool
and always wear protective clothing.
Check Oil Level
CHECK ENGINE OIL BEFORE EACH USE. Change oil as
recommended on page 19 and follow proper
procedures to check and change oil.
CAUTION: Always wear work gloves when performing
auger maintenance and beware of sharp edges. Be
sure the engine is off, the key removed, and the spark
plug wires are disconnected from the spark plugs to
prevent inadvertent starting.
CAUTION
Check Skid Shoes
Check the skids to ensure that the auger does not
contact the paved or gravel surface.
Adjust skids as necessary to make up for wear on the
snow blower.
Replacement skid shoes are available for purchase
through GXi Parts & Service.
Part# B07111
www.serviceandwarrantyonline.com
Shear Bolts
Check shear bolts (as well as other bolts) at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
Do NOT use standard bolts to replace shear bolts.
Severe damage or injury could occur. Warranty is also
void if shear bolts are not used.
Shear bolts are available for replacement through GXi
Parts & Service.
Part# B06711
www.serviceandwarrantyonline.com
After Blowing Snow
Allow the machine to run with the impeller engaged
for a few minutes after blowing snow to prevent
freeze-up of the augers/impeller.
