GXi Outdoor Power 30SB, Owner'S Manual

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30SB, 36SB, 45SB
Rev Nov2014
Snow BEAST
Troubleshoo ng
Problem Possible Causes Solu on
Engine will not start 1. Key in the OFF posi on
2. Insu ffi cient fuel in the tank
3. Air bubble in the fuel line
4. Fuel valve in OFF posi on
5. Choke not ON
6. Choke linkage out of adjustment
7. Loose spark plug wire
8. Fouled spark plug
9. Plugged or dirty air fi lter
10. Bad / old gasoline
1. Turn key to ON posi on
2. Add gasoline
3. Prime engine or shake bubble out
4. Turn valve ON
5. Turn choke ON
6. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual
7. Add engine oil
8. Tighten wire or connec ons
9. Clean or replace the plug
10. Clean or replace the air fi lter
11. Drain and replace with fresh gasoline
Engine will not keep
running/quits
1. Water in the fuel
2. Fuel valve is OFF
3. Low engine oil
1. Drain and replace with fresh fuel
2. Turn fuel valve ON
3. Add engine oil
Augers do not turn 1. Shear pins holding the augers may
have sheared.
2. If the pins sheared, replace them as needed a er
applying lubricant into the sha . Call GXi Parts &
Service at 1 ‐ 919 ‐ 550 ‐ 3221 or email:
customerservice@gxioutdoorpower.com for
parts.
Sha is not turning 1. Shear ‐ Pins holding the augers may
have sheared.
2. Check the gearbox.
If the pins sheared, replace them as needed a er
applying lubricant into the sha .
Call GXi Parts & Service at 1 ‐ 919 ‐ 550 ‐ 3221or email:
customerservice@gxioutdoorpower.com for parts.
Snow blower always pulls
to one side
1. Skid shoes and / or scrapper blade
dragging more on one side than the
other
2. Air pressure in res is not equal on
both sides.
1. Adjust skid shoes and / or scrapper blade so the
scrapper blade drags uniformly on the surface
being blown.
2. Check air in res. Add or remove pressure as
needed.
Engine will not start
with electric starter
1. Not using proper gauge cord
2. Safety key is loose
3. No power from electrical source
1. Use 120V 16 gauge cord in good condi on.
2. Verify the safety key is fully inserted.
3. Check breaker and plug connec ons
Fuel is leaking from the
engine.
1. Primer bulb was pressed too many
mes.
2. Fuel hose has become dis ‐ connected
3. Carburetor has contaminants in it
causing the bowl to fl ood.
1. Do not press primer more than 3 mes. Wipe o ff
excess fuel and allow to dry COMPLETELY before
a emp ng to start
2. Re ‐ connect fuel hose and clamp(s)
3. Fuel tank and carburetor needs to be fl ushed and
carburetor needs cleaning.