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30SD, 36SD, 45SD
Rev. Nov2014
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 21
applies to snow blowers 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 DEK Snow Blower replacement
parts when servicing your snow blower to assure the
best quality, safety and performance.
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CAUTION
CAUTION! Before making any adjustments and/or
servicing to your DEK Snow Blower , 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
Check Oil Level
CHECK ENGINE OIL BEFORE EACH USE. Add oil as
needed according to dipstick level. Change oil as
recommended on page 21 and follow proper
procedures to check and change oil.
CAUTION: Always wear work gloves when performing
impeller and collector 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 skid shoe surface.
Adjust skid shoes to have 1/4” clearance across the
scrapper blade to reduce forces during turning and
maneuvering.
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 equipment
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.
See page 19 for additional details for avoiding
impeller freeze up which can lead to premature belt
failure.
