27
30SB,
36SB,
45SB
Rev Nov2014
Snow BEAST
Transmission System Adjustment
If
the
fric on
wheel
is
changed
or
the
snow
blower
requires
more
force
to
the
ground
to
push
snow,
follow
the
procedure
below
to
setup
the
transmission
system.
Remove
key,
remove
spark
plug
cable
from
spark
plug
and
ground
to
the
engine.
1.
Inspect
the
transmission
engagement
handle.
The
handle
should
have
approximately
60
degrees
of
travel
to
ensure
the
correct
transmission
tension
can
be
applied.
The
return
stop
tab
may
need
to
be
bent
to
achieve
the
60
degree
opening.
2.
Set
the
transmission
speed
lever
to
F6.
3.
Remove
the
headlight
to
gain
access
for
adjustments.
See
more
details
in
the
headlight
removal
procedure.
4.
Put
snow
blower
into
the
ver cal
service
posi on
standing
on
the
front
of
the
collector
housing
as
instructed
in
the
service
posi on
page
of
the
manual.
5.
Remove
the
bo om
cover
(6
bolts)
with
a
10mm
wrench
or
socket/ratchet.
See
diagram
in
Inspec on
and
Replacement
of
Transmission
Drive
Belt.
6.
Back
the
upper
jam
nut
o
ff
of
the
threaded
metal
tube
and
ghten
the
lower
jam
nut
against
the
threaded
metal
tube.
Using
pliers
and
8mm
wrench.
7.
Adjust
the
threaded
metal
tube
to
achieve
the
correct
clearance
between
the
fric on
wheel
and
drive
disc.
Clockwise
applies
more
tension
to
the
fric on
wheel
and
transmits
more
power
to
the
ground.
Counter
‐
clockwise
relieves
tension
to
the
fric on
wheel
and
transmits
less
power
to
the
ground.
Adjust
un l
two
stacked
pennies
or
other
1/8
inch
thick
gauge
will
barely
fi
t
between
the
drive
disc
and
the
fric on
wheel.
If
unit
is
to
be
used
on
inclines
exceeding
5
degrees,
turn
the
threaded
metal
tube
clockwise
one
full
turn
a er
removing
the
pennies
or
gauge.
Note
that
this
may
increase
fric on
wheel
wear.
Transmission
maintenance
will
be
required
each
season.
It
is
recommended
that
a
spare
fric on
wheel
be
ordered:
GXi
part
number
B02510.
8.
Tighten
the
upper
jam
nut
against
the
threaded
metal
tube
and
remove
the
pennies.
9.
Reassemble
by
reversing
the
disassembly
steps
above.
Make
certain
all
connec ons
are
properly
ghtened.
Service Adjustments
Tab
Pull
60°
Back o
ff
Upper
jam nut
Tighten
lower
jam nut
Threaded
metal tube
(View through headlight opening)
Aluminum
drive disc
Fric on
wheel
Two pennies
