18
30SD, 36SD, 45SD
Rev. Nov2014
Operating Instructions
Using your DEK Snow Blower
The following tips will help ensure proper and long lasting use of your DEK snow blower. ALWAYS wear proper
safety equipment when operating the snow-blower, and make sure you dress appropriately for cold weather.
Shear-Pins
Collector
Impeller
Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 4
Discharge Angle
Chute Direction
Figure 2
Figure 1
Before use, always ensure there is nothing lodged in the collec-
tor, or impeller area. Inspect the auger and impeller for damage
from rocks or other debris, and ensure there is no string, twine,
etc stuck on the auger or impeller shafts. Visually inspect for
loose hardware or any control cables that are loose or dis-
connected. Ensure the shear-pins are intact before operation.
Inspect the area you will be operating the snow blower. Avoid
areas with rocks, large branches and limbs, or other debris that
may damage the snow-blower. If operating the snow blower on
a non-paved surface, lower the skid shoes to increase ground
clearance, and prevent foreign objects from being thrown.
Figure 2
To prolong the life of the friction wheel system, do not partially
engage the drive system, or continually engage and
dis-engage the drive system if the engine begins to slow under
heavy loads. When operating the snow-blower in dense wet
snow, or deep snowfalls, select a slower forward speed. Also,
only shift speeds after coming to a complete stop.
Figure 3
The snow blower uses a solid axle which means the wheels on
either side of the snow blower turn together. When turning the
snow-blower, do NOT stop the collector/impeller assembly.
Keep the transmission engaged and pull on the handlebars to
shift weight to the outside tire while pushing the snow blower
through the turn. This will assist in turning the snow blower,
and is especially important for the 45SD which uses double
tires on each side.
Example: If turning left, shift the weight of the snow
blower to the right. More weight on the right wheel
helps the right side push the snow blower in the
direction you wish to turn.
The wheels slip better when spinning than when
stationary. Keeping the transmission engaged aids in
turning the snow blower.
Keeping the collector /impeller assembly running
prevents heavy snow from building up and making the
unit difficult to turn.
Figure 4
Set the desired dis-charge direction and angle before engaging
the auger/impeller. Always be aware of your surroundings and
the direction the discharge chute and deflector are throwing
snow to avoid injury to by standers or property damage.
