DEK SNOW BEAST 30SB User manual
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Rev Dec 2011 Snow BEAST Snow Blower
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Snow BEAST
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and without incurring any obligaon whatsoever.
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Contents
Safety Informaon and Warnings............................................................... 1
Preparaon Safety Precauons .................................................................. 2
Operaon Safety Precauons ...................................................................... 3
Safety Decals............................................................................................... 5
Product Specicaons ................................................................................. 6
Control Panel and Snow Blower Components............................................ 7
Missing Parts Request Form ........................................................................ 8
Assembly Instrucons ................................................................................. 9
Operang Instrucons
Starng the Engine ............................................................................. 14
Operang Instrucons......................................................................... 15
General Maintenance.......................................................................... 18
Maintenance Schedule........................................................................ 19
Service Adjustments
Adjusng Augers/Impeller Cable......................................................... 20
Adjust/Check Drive Cable.................................................................... 20
Adjusng Shi Rods............................................................................. 19
Adjust/Replacing Drive and Augers/Impeller Belts............................. 21
Adjusng Discharge Chute Deector................................................... 22
Changing Fricon Wheel ..................................................................... 22
Replacing Headlight Bulb..................................................................... 22
Storage Instrucons................................................................................... 23
Troubleshoong......................................................................................... 24
Replacement Parts..................................................................................... 26
Limited Warranty and Service................................................................... 29
Congratulaons on the purchase of your new Snow Beast commercial snow blower. We at GXi Outdoor Power are
condent that this snow blower will provide excellent performance, outstanding quality, and great durability when
operated and maintained as directed in this manual.
1. This manual contains assembly, operang, safety, adjustment, maintenance, and troubleshoong instrucons.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW BLOWER, CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRITY.
2. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the snow blower. It must be available to all operators
and/or person(s) servicing the snow blower. Should the snow blower be resold, this manual must remain with
the snow blower.
3. All informaon, illustraons, and specicaons contained in this manual were in eect at the me of the
publicaon. GXi Outdoor Power reserves the right to add, delete or modify specicaons and/or designs
without noce.
4. If you ever have quesons in regards to the operaon, maintenance or safety of your snow blower, please
contact GXi Parts & Service, LLC at 1-919-550-3221.
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The U.S. and California Clean Air Acts
EPA and California regulaons require all
manufacturers to furnish wrien instrucons
describing the operaon and maintenance of
emission control systems. The following
instrucons and procedures must be followed in
order to keep the emissions from your engine
within the emission standards. Maintenance,
replacement, or repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be performed by any
engine repair establishment or individual, using
parts that are ‘‘cered’’ to EPA standards.
Safety labels are located on your snow blower to
warn you of potenal hazards. Read them carefully.
If a label comes o or becomes hard to read,
contact GXi Parts and Service, LLC for a
replacement.
It is the owner’s responsibility that all operators
and mechanics must be trained and read this
manual before operang the snow blower as well
as being physically able individuals. They should be
instructed about safe operang and mechanical
procedures. If they can not read or understand
English, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain all
safety operang instrucons. The owner or
operator is responsible for accidents or injuries
occurring to themselves, other people or property.
Potenal misfortunate incidents can be prevented
by the owner/user.
For your safety, inspect the snow blower before each
use. Before you begin your inspecon, be sure the
following condions are met: the snow blower should
be on a level surface, with the ignion switch o, 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 starng.
WARNING! Do not use your BEAST snow blower to carry
passengers. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children
at a safe distance from the machine while it is in
operaon. Inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys, and wires
which can be thrown by the machine causing serious
injury or death.
Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety
glasses and hearing protecon. Long hair, loose clothing
or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.
1. Read, understand, and follow all instrucons on
the machine and manual(s) before aempng to
assemble and operate.
2. Operator must be familiar with all controls, their
operaons, and how to stop the engine and
disengage the controls quickly.
3. Never allow children to operate this machine.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine
without proper instrucon.
5. Exercise cauon to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operang the machine in reverse.
6. Keep area of operaon clear at all mes.
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1. Inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all objects such as rocks,
mats, and wire which can be thrown by the
machine causing serious injury or death.
2. Disengage all clutches and shi to neutral
before starng the engine.
3. Disengage all control levers before starng
the engine.
4. Use extension cords and receptacles as
specied by the manufacturer for all units
with electric drive motors or electric starng
motors.
5. Use a grounded three-wire extension cord
when using the electric start opon.
6. People, pets, and most importantly children
must not be near the area being cleared. Do
not operate the snow blower in their
presence.
7. Never operate snow blower with damaged
guards, shields or covers.
8. All users of the snow blower must be alert and
pay aenon to safety alerts, symbols, and
safety signs.
9. Be sure to inspect snow blower before each
use.
10. Check the controls and shields to make sure
that they are funconing properly before
operang. Do not operate if any are damaged
or missing.
11. Never aempt to make any adjustments to the
snow blower while it is running.
12. Adjust the collector housing height to clear
gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
13. Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat,
safety glasses and hearing protecon. Long
hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled
in moving parts.
14. Do not operate without wearing adequate
winter clothing. Wear footwear that will
improve foong on slippery surfaces.
15. Allow snow blower to adjust to outdoor
temperature before starng the engine.
Do not add fuel while the engine is
running or is hot. Keep open ames, sparks, and heat
away from the fuel and store fuel in containers
specically designed for that purpose.
Manually push the snow blower
away from the spill and wipe up immediately.
Use extra care when handling gasoline and other
fuels as they are ammable and vapors can explode.
1. Only use gasoline approved containers for storage
and keep out of reach from children.
2. Do not ll fuel tank completely full. Overlling
may result in fuel leakage. Leave a reasonable
amount of space for fuel to expand.
3. If fuel is spilled, do not start the engine. Move the
snow blower away from the area, wipe up the spill
thoroughly and wait unl fuel vapors have
evaporated before starng engine.
4. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim on the fuel
tank or container opening at all mes, unl
refueling is complete. Do not use nozzle lock-open
device.
5. Do not ll gasoline containers or equipment inside
a vehicle or on a truck/trailer bed.
6. Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your vehicles prior to lling.
7. Never remove gas cap or add fuel when engine is
running or the engine is hot.
8. Avoid prolonged breathing of gasoline vapors.
9. Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
10. Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank
opening.
11. Keep gas and other fuels away from skin and
eyes. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
12. Never use the mouth to siphon gas.
13. Never refuel the snow blower unl all moving
parts on the snow blower have stopped.
14. Never smoke when handling fuels and stay away
from an open ame where fumes can be ignited
by a spark.
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1. Do not operate the engine in a conned space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect. Carbon monoxide is odorless,
tasteless, and can be fatal.
2. Never operate the snow blower without good
visibility or light.
3. Exercise extreme cauon when operang on
or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay
alert for hidden hazards or trac.
4. Never operate the snow blower with defecve
guards or shields, or without the safety
devices securely mounted in place and
funconing properly.
5. Be aware of discharge and never direct
discharge of material toward people or areas
where property damage can occur. Keep
children and others away.
6. Do not change the governor sengs or over
speed the engine.
7. Do not overload the machine capacity by
aempng to clear snow at too fast a rate.
8. Always stop the engine when you leave the
snow blower, even for a moment.
9. To help reduce re hazard, keep the engine
and the area around the engine free of grass,
leaves or any other type of foreign material.
10. Beware of any sharp edges. For safety always
wear gloves when performing augers/impeller
maintenance acvies
11. If lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the
operators vicinity, do not operate machine.
Instead nd shelter, as lightning may cause
injury/death.
12. Aer striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug,
thoroughly inspect the snow blower for any
damage, and repair the damage before
restarng and operang the snow blower.
13. If machine starts to vibrate or funcon
abnormally, stop the engine immediately and
check for cause. Vibraon is generally a
warning of trouble.
14. Keep hands and feet away from augers/
impeller . This product is capable of
amputang hands and feet.
15. Be alert and slow down when making turns.
Also look le, right, and behind before
changing direcons and reversing to be sure
there is a clear path.
16. Never operate snow blower at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces.
17. Never operate snow blower under the
inuence of alcohol and drugs.
18. Use care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck.
19. Use care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obstruct vision.
20. Always disengage power to augers when not in
use or transported.
21. Never listen to music with headphones/
earphones while operang the snow blower.
22. Use extreme cauon when operang on
slopes.
23. Never touch a hot engine or muer.
24. Use cauon when operang on gravel
surfaces.
25. Only use aachments and accessories that are
approved by BEAST.
26. When starng the engine pull the cord slowly
unl some resistance is felt before using full
force.
27. Always have a good grip on the handles and
never run while operang the snow blower.
28. Stop the engine whenever you leave the
operang posion, before unclogging the
augers/impeller or discharge chute, and when
making any repairs, adjustments or
inspecons.
29. When cleaning, repairing or inspecng the
snow blower, stop the engine and make
certain the augers/impeller and all moving
parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and keep the wire away from the plug to
prevent someone from accidentally starng
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1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
2. Wait at least 10 seconds to be sure the augers
have stopped rotang.
3. Always use a cleanout tool and never your
hands.
4. Ground the spark plug when clearing if hands
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The labels shown below are located on your snow blower to warn you of potenal hazards and provide you with
important safety informaon. If these decals become dicult to read or are missing from the snow blower, please
contact GXi Parts & Service, LLC at 1-919-550-3221 or www.beastpowerequipment.com for a replacement.
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* Product Specicaons may
change without noce.
Feature 30SB 36SB 45SB
Product Type Snow blower Snow blower Snow blower
ClearingPath 30” 36” 45”
Engine 302cc 420cc 420cc
Torque 15.9 ft.lbs 20.7 ft.lbs 20.7 ft.lbs
Engine Start 120VElectricStart andrecoil 120VElectricStart andRecoil 120VElectricStart andRecoil
SpeedControl 6fwd, 2rev 6fwd, 2rev 6fwd, 2rev
DeckType All Steel All Steel All Steel
Discharge distance 40’ 40’ 40’
Impeller 16” 2 Stage 16” 2 Stage 16” 2 Stage
Auger 16” serrated 16” serrated 16” serrated
Discharge Chute 6” 6” 6”
Fuel/Capacity Unleadedgasoline/1.32GAL Unleaded gasoline/1.32GAL Unleadedgasoline/1.32GAL
Chute control Crank Crank Crank
Models
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Throughout this manual, instrucons are given on the operaon of your SNOW BEAST snow blower. We recommend that
while going through this manual, you have your snow blower available for quick and easy access in order to orient yourself
with the controls, maintenance and orientaon of dierent parts. Please read through the manual before operang.
Below is a diagram of the control panel. Please take the me to familiarize yourself with the snow blower controls.
(Some components may appear dierent than shown, depending on the model.)
Control Panel
Discharge Chute
Discharge Angle
Transmission Control
Dri Cuers
Augers/Impeller
Gear box
Adjustable
Skid Shoes
Fricon Wheel
(located under)
Handle Bar
Headlight
Shear Pins
Belt Cover
Discharge Chute Direcon Headlight Switch
Muer—HOT!
Primer Safety Key
Choke
Discharge Deector
Serial # stamped on en-
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Name
Phone
Email
Address
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Comments:
Please indicate the part that you are
Hardware bag
Model #:
Other
Serial #:
Date of purchase
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1. Align the two holes on each side of the control panel
handles over the lower handle frame.
2. Insert the bolts through the handlebar holes and frame
holes. Secure in place with hardware provided. All bolt
heads must face to the inside.
3. Connect the headlight wring harness to the engine
Wiring
harness.
Aach the cable coming from the middle of the
control panel by screwing the cable end onto the
crank secon.
Bolt installed boom-up
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1. Fit round spacer onto impeller housing before
installing chute.
2. Install the bolts for the retainer brackets boom-up as
shown. Insert the plasc spacer between the two
metal parts.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. If the bracket is too ght the
chute will not move properly. Ensure there is enough
space between the impeller housing and the bracket on all
sides so that the chute rotates smoothly.
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1. Aach the chute direcon control cable hook to
the engine cover as shown.
2. Place the chute direcon control cable into the
support hook, and secure with the zip-es
provided in the hardware bag.
The shi rod is preset at the factory, it connect the
shi handle on the control panel to the transmission
shi assembly on the chassis.
1. Use the supplied hardware connect the at end of
the shi rod to the transmission shi assembly.
2. Connect the bent end of the shi rod to the shi
Handle.
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Shi rod
1. Insert the mounng bracket bolts into the holes on the top of the auger housing and secure with
the M8 nuts.
2. Snap the cleanout tool into the mounng bracket. Snap the cleanout tool
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1. Locate the thin cable on the right side (standing from the operator posion) of the snow blower.
2. Aach the cable to the threaded end under the drive control handle. The cable extension may need to be
aached to the boom of the handle.
3. Screw clockwise to secure. Tighten lock nuts when correct tension is achieved.
4. The drive and impeller cables will be at correct tension when the cables are properly aached to the handles
and the cable has a 1 inch deecon to either side when pushed rmly with a nger as shown.
1. Locate the thin cable on the le side of the snow blower.
2. Aach the cable to the threaded end under the impeller control handle.
3. Screw clockwise to secure. Tighten lock nuts when correct tension is achieved.
4. The drive and impeller cables will be at correct tension when the cables are properly aached to the handles and
the cable has a 1 inch deecon to either side when pushed rmly with a nger as shown.
Correct amount of
deecon shown
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1. Skid shoes are stored in the hardware bag for
shipping.
2. Remove from hardware bag, and install skid shoes
using the provided fasteners
3. Insert the fasteners so the at head of the carriage
bolt is toward the outside of the main housing.
CAUTION: 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.
1. Check the re pressure to ensure the res are
properly inated.
2. Move skid shoes up and down to the desired posion
based on the surface texture.
If the surface is rougher adjust the skid shoes lower.
If the surfaces is smoother adjust the skid shoes
higher. Firmly ghten the nuts that secure both skids
1. The dri cuers are aached to the main hous-
ing in the stored posion.
2. Remove the two bolts on each dri cuer.
3. Reaach the dri cuers in the operang posi-
on.
4. Replace bolts and secure ghtly.
1. Fill the engine with SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Fill the
engine with 1.2 to 1.5 quarts of oil. Fill up to the full
level mark on the dip sck.
2. Check that the fuel lter is clean and ll the tank with
unleaded gasoline.
Do not add fuel while the engine is
running or is hot. Keep open ames, sparks, and heat
away from the fuel and store fuel in containers
specically designed for that purpose.
Manually push the snow blower
away from the spill and wipe up immediately.
1. Aach the upper set of handlebars with the control
panel mounted.
2. Connect the headlight cable to the plasc connecter
that is coming from the snow blower.
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NOTE: Be sure to add fresh unleaded gasolineand ll
the engine with SAE5-W30 motor oil (1.21.5
before starng your snow blower.
1. Make sure the safety key is fully inserted in order
for the engine to start. Remove the key when the
snow blower is not in use.
2. Firmly push the primer to force the fuel directly
into the engine’s carburetor. Push two to four mes
depending on the temperature. Note: Do not press
the primer buon more than 7 mes. Fuel may leak
from the carburetor with over priming.
3. Make sure the choke is set in the CHOKE posion
(choke more in colder temperatures).
4. Pull the recoil to start the engine.
5. Aer the engine is started, slowly turn the choke up
one level at a me as the engine warms up unl it is
at the maximum level or “RUN LEVEL.”
Before aempng to use your snow blower, make sure you
are familiar with all of the components and have read the
manual.
1. Use a safe, non damaged
power cord to plug into the electric start outlet.
2. Make sure the safety key is fully inserted in order
for the engine to start. Remove the key when the
snow blower is not in use.
3. Firmly push the primer to force the fuel directly
into the engine’s carburetor. Push two to four
mes depending on the temperature.
4. Make sure the choke is set in the CHOKE posion
(choke more in colder temperatures).
5. Press the electric start buon. Note: Do not engage
starter more than 10 seconds each me.
6. Aer the engine is started, slowly turn the choke up
one level at a me as the engine warms up unl it is
at the maximum level or “RUN LEVEL.”
7. Unplug the extension cord before operang the
Thoroughly inspect the area where you plan to use the
snow blower. Look for items such as stones, scks ,
wire, and other foreign objects. If struck by the snow
blower, these and other objects may become
projecles that could lead to serious injury or death.
Clear area of all debris. Keep people and pets at a safe
distance.
The electric starter is designed to
operate on 120 volt AC household current. Use only a
UL-listed, 16 gauge extension cord for outdoor use that is
no longer than 50 feet (15 meters).
To prevent damaging electric start-
er wait 1 minute between every
electric start aempt and never use
electric start in the rain.
Safety Key
Choke
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Your snow blower is equipped with an easily
adjustable transmission control, which can be
adjusted for forward and reverse speed.
There are six forward and two reverse speeds.
To change the speed, pull the handle out to the right
and move the handle to the desired speed.
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To stop the engine, pull the safety key up unl the engine
and augers/impeller stops running. For safety, it is
recommended that you remove the key when not using
the snow blower.
Do not operate the snow blow-
er with defecve guards, shields, or without
the safety devices securely in place.
To engage the transmission drive squeeze the right lever to
the hand grip.
To disengage, let go of the right lever.
To engage the augers/impeller drive squeeze the le
lever to the handgrip.
To disengage release the le lever.
DO NOT shi gears while
the transmission is en-
gaged. Come to a com-
plete stop and disengage
the transmission handle
before switching speed or
switching from forward to
reverse.
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To rotate the chute to the right rotate the chute con-
trol clockwise.
To rotate the chute to the le rotate the chute control
counter-clockwise.
To turn on the lights, ip the switch up.
To turn o the lights, ip the switch down.
Release both wheel and
impeller drives. Stop the engine by removing the safe-
ty key. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Use clean out tool as needed.
There are ve dierent angles the discharge chute can
be arranged to discharge.
To change the discharge angle, pull the handle out to
the le and move to the slot up to discharge snow at a
higher angle and down to discharge snow at a lower
angle.
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The following ps will help ensure proper and long lasng use of your BEAST snow blower. ALWAYS wear prop-
er safety equipment when operang the snow-blower, and make sure you dress appropriately for cold weath-
Figure 1
Before use, always ensure there is nothing lodged in the
auger, 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
shas. Visually inspect for loose hardware or any con-
Inspect the area you will be operang the snow blower
in. Avoid areas with rocks, large branches and limbs, or
other debris that may damage the snow-blower. Only
operate the snow blower on paved ground.
Figure 2
To pro-long the life of the fricon wheel system, do not
parally-engage the drive system, or connually engage
and dis-engage the drive system if the engine begins to
slow under heavy loads. When operang the snow-
blower in dense wet snow, or signicant amounts of
snow, use a slower speed on the transmission.
Figure 3
The Snow Beast uses a “live axle” which means the
wheels on either side of the snow blower turn together.
When turning the snow-blower 180o dis-engage the
drive system. Shi to Speed 1. Re-engage the drive
handle and pull on the control handle to shi the weight
distribuon to the outside re. This will assist in turning
the snow blower, and is especially important for the
45SB which uses double res on each side.
Example: If turning le, shi the weight of the
snow blower to the right. If turning right, shi
Figure 4
Set the desired dis-charge direcon and angle before
engaging the auger/impeller. Do not adjust the dis-
charge direcon or angle while throwing snow. The ex-
tra forces may damage the cables.
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Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
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