GXi Outdoor Power 30SB User manual
When you call the help‐line you will need to have the following informaon:
Date of Purchase: _______________________
Locaon of Purchase: _______________________
Serial # ‐Snow Blower: _______________________
*Serial number is located on the engine block below the starter.
Snow blower and engine life are
extended greatly by performing
frequent lubricaons, oil changes and
regular maintenance. To protect your
investment perform roune
maintenance.
DO NOT RETURN THIS SNOW BLOWER TO THE
STORE!
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SnowBlowerby
Owner’s Manual
This manual contains important safety instrucons for the gasoline engine powered
snow blower models: 30SB, 36SB, 45SB
READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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andwithoutincurringanyobligaonwhatsoever.
Theinformaonandspecificaonsincludedinthispublicaonwereineffectatthemeofapprovalforprinng.
This manual contains important safety instrucons for Snow Blowers
READSAFETYWARNINGSANDOPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLY
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS.
This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the snow blower and should remain
with the snow blower if resold.
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Contents
SafetyInformaonandWarnings............................................................. 1
PreparaonSafetyPrecauons................................................................2
OperaonSafetyPrecauons....................................................................3
SafetyDecals........................................................................................... 5
ProductSpecificaons..............................................................................6
ControlPanelandSnowBlowerComponents.......................................... 7
MissingPartsRequestForm......................................................................8
AssemblyInstrucons..............................................................................9
OperangInstrucons
StarngtheEngine.......................................................................... 14
OperangInstrucons......................................................................15
AvoidingImpellerFreeze‐Up.............................................................19
GeneralMaintenance.......................................................................20
MaintenanceSchedule.....................................................................21
ServiceAdjustments
AdjusngAugers/ImpellerCable.......................................................22
Adjust/CheckDriveCable.................................................................22
AdjusngShiRods..........................................................................
22
VercalServicePosion....................................................................23
InspeconandReplacementofTransmissionBelt............................24
InspeconandReplacementofImpellerBelt....................................25
AdjusngDischargeChuteDeflector.................................................26
ChangingFriconWheel...................................................................26
ReplacingHeadlightBulb..................................................................26
TransmissionSystemAdjustments
....................................................27
StorageInstrucons................................................................................28
Troubleshoong......................................................................................29
ReplacementParts..................................................................................31
LimitedWarrantyandService................................................................ 36
About the BEAST Snow Blower Manual
CongratulaonsonthepurchaseofyournewBEASTcommercialsnowblower.WeatGXiOutdoorPowerareconfident
thatthissnowblowerwillprovideexcellentperformance,outstandingquality,andgreatdurabilitywhenoperatedand
maintainedasdirectedinthismanual.
1.Thismanualcontainsassembly,operang,safety,adjustment,maintenance,andtroubleshoonginstrucons.
BEFOREOPERATINGYOURSNOWBLOWER,CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITSENTIRITY.
2.Thisowner’smanualisconsideredapermanentpartofthesnowblower.Itmustbeavailabletoalloperators
and/orperson(s)servicingthesnowblower.Shouldthesnowblowerberesold,thismanualmustremainwith
thesnowblower.
3.Allinformaon,illustraons,andspecificaonscontainedinthismanualwereineffectatthemeofthe
publicaon.GXiOutdoorPowerreservestherighttoadd,deleteormodifyspecificaonsand/ordesigns
withoutnoce.
4.Ifyoueverhavequesonsinregardstotheoperaon,maintenanceorsafetyofyoursnowblower,please
contactGXiParts&Service,LLCat1‐919‐550‐3221.
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Safety Informaon
Emission Control System Informaon
TheU.S.andCaliforniaCleanAirActs
EPAandCaliforniaregulaonsrequireall
manufacturerstofurnishwrieninstrucons
describingtheoperaonandmaintenanceof
emissioncontrolsystems.Thefollowing
instruconsandproceduresmustbefollowedin
ordertokeeptheemissionsfromyourengine
withintheemissionstandards.Maintenance,
replacement,orrepairoftheemissioncontrol
devicesandsystemsmaybeperformedbyany
enginerepairestablishmentorindividual,using
partsthatare‘‘cerfied’’toEPAstandards.
Safety Label Locaons
Safetylabelsarelocatedonyoursnowblowerto
warnyouofpotenalhazards.Readthemcarefully.
Ifalabelcomesofforbecomeshardtoread,
contactGXiPartsandService,LLCfora
replacement.
Operator Responsibility
Itistheowner’sresponsibilitythatalloperators
andmechanicsmustbetrainedandreadthis
manualbeforeoperangthesnowbloweraswell
asbeingphysicallyableindividuals.Theyshouldbe
instructedaboutsafeoperangandmechanical
procedures.Iftheycannotreadorunderstand
English,itistheowner’sresponsibilitytoexplainall
safetyoperanginstrucons.Theowneror
operatorisresponsibleforaccidentsorinjuries
occurringtothemselves,otherpeopleorproperty.
Potenalmisfortunateincidentscanbeprevented
bytheowner/user.
Safety Informaon and Warnings
Snow Blower Inspecon
Foryoursafety,inspectthesnowblowerbeforeeach
use.Beforeyoubeginyourinspecon,besurethe
followingcondionsaremet:thesnowblowershould
beonalevelsurface,withtheignionswitchoff,the
keyremoved,andtheaugersdisengaged.Also,
disconnectthesparkplugwiresfromthesparkplugs
andgroundthemagainsttheenginetoprevent
inadvertentstarng.
WARNING
WARNING!DonotuseyourBEASTsnowblowertocarry
passengers.Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildren
atasafedistancefromthemachinewhileitisin
operaon.Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toys,andwires
whichcanbethrownbythemachinecausingserious
injuryordeath.
Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glassesandhearingprotecon.Longhair,looseclothing
orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
WARNING
Training
1.Read,understand,andfollowallinstruconson
themachineandmanual(s)beforeaempngto
assembleandoperate.
2.Operatormustbefamiliarwithallcontrols,their
operaons,andhowtostoptheengineand
disengagethecontrolsquickly.
3.Neverallowchildrentooperatethismachine.
4.Neverallowadultstooperatethismachine
withoutproperinstrucon.
5.Exercisecauontoavoidslippingorfalling,
especiallywhenoperangthemachineinreverse.
6.Keepareaofoperaonclearatallmes.
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Preparaon—Safety Precauons
1.Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,
mats,andwirewhichcanbethrownbythe
machinecausingseriousinjuryordeath.
2.Disengageallclutchesandshitoneutral
beforestarngtheengine.
3.Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestarng
theengine.
4.Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesas
specifiedbythemanufacturerforallunits
withelectricdrivemotorsorelectricstarng
motors.
5.Useagroundedthree‐wireextensioncord
whenusingtheelectricstartopon.
6.People,pets,andmostimportantlychildren
mustnotbeneartheareabeingcleared.Do
notoperatethesnowblowerintheir
presence.
7.Neveroperatesnowblowerwithdamaged
guards,shieldsorcovers.
8.Allusersofthesnowblowermustbealertand
payaenontosafetyalerts,symbols,and
safetysigns.
9.Besuretoinspectsnowblowerbeforeeach
use.
10.Checkthecontrolsandshieldstomakesure
thattheyarefunconingproperlybefore
operang.Donotoperateifanyaredamaged
ormissing.
11.Neveraempttomakeanyadjustmentstothe
snowblowerwhileitisrunning.
12.Adjustthecollectorhousingheighttoclear
gravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.
13.Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,
safetyglassesandhearingprotecon.Long
hair,looseclothingorjewelrymaygettangled
inmovingparts.
14.Donotoperatewithoutwearingadequate
winterclothing.Wearfootwearthatwill
improvefoongonslipperysurfaces.
15.Allowsnowblowertoadjusttooutdoor
temperaturebeforestarngtheengine.
DANGER: GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND
EXPLOSIVE. Donotaddfuelwhiletheengineis
runningorishot.Keepopenflames,sparks,andheat
awayfromthefuelandstorefuelincontainers
specificallydesignedforthatpurpose.ADD FUEL
OUTDOORS ONLY. IF THE FUEL IS SPILLED, DO NOT
START THE ENGINE.Manuallypushthesnowblower
awayfromthespillandwipeupimmediately.
DANGER
Gasoline and other fuels—Safety Precauons
Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandother
fuelsastheyareflammableandvaporscanexplode.
1.Onlyusegasolineapprovedcontainersforstorage
andkeepoutofreachfromchildren.
2.Donotfillfueltankcompletelyfull.Overfilling
mayresultinfuelleakage.Leaveareasonable
amountofspaceforfueltoexpand.
3.Iffuelisspilled,donotstarttheengine.Movethe
snowblowerawayfromthearea,wipeupthespill
thoroughlyandwaitunlfuelvaporshave
evaporatedbeforestarngengine.
4.Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimonthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatallmes,unl
refuelingiscomplete.Donotusenozzlelock‐open
device.
5.Donotfillgasolinecontainersorequipmentinside
avehicleoronatruck/trailerbed.
6.Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclespriortofilling.
7.Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhenengineis
runningortheengineishot.
8.Avoidprolongedbreathingofgasolinevapors.
9.Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
10.Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastank
opening.
11.Keepgasandotherfuelsawayfromskinand
eyes.Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing
immediately.
12.Neverusethemouthtosiphongas.
13.Neverrefuelthesnowblowerunlallmoving
partsonthesnowblowerhavestopped.
14.Neversmokewhenhandlingfuelsandstayaway
fromanopenflamewherefumescanbeignited
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Equipment Operaon—Safety Precauons
1.Donotoperatetheengineinaconfinedspace
wheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescan
collect.Carbonmonoxideisodorless,
tasteless,andcanbefatal.
2.Neveroperatethesnowblowerwithoutgood
visibilityorlight.
3.Exerciseextremecauonwhenoperangon
orcrossinggraveldrives,walks,orroads.Stay
alertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.
4.Neveroperatethesnowblowerwithdefecve
guardsorshields,orwithoutthesafety
devicessecurelymountedinplaceand
funconingproperly.
5.Beawareofdischargeandneverdirect
dischargeofmaterialtowardpeopleorareas
wherepropertydamagecanoccur.Keep
childrenandothersaway.
6.Donotchangethegovernorsengsorover
speedtheengine.
7.Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby
aempngtoclearsnowattoofastarate.
8.Alwaysstoptheenginewhenyouleavethe
snowblower,evenforamoment.
9.Tohelpreducefirehazard,keeptheengine
andtheareaaroundtheenginefreeofgrass,
leavesoranyothertypeofforeignmaterial.
10.Bewareofanysharpedges.Forsafetyalways
weargloveswhenperformingaugers/impeller
maintenanceacvies
11.Iflightningisseenorthunderisheardinthe
operatorsvicinity,donotoperatemachine.
Insteadfindshelter,aslightningmaycause
injury/death.
12.Aerstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,
removethewirefromthesparkplug,
thoroughlyinspectthesnowblowerforany
damage,andrepairthedamagebefore
restarngandoperangthesnowblower.
13.Ifmachinestartstovibrateorfuncon
abnormally,stoptheengineimmediatelyand
checkforcause.Vibraonisgenerallya
warningoftrouble.
14.Keephandsandfeetawayfromaugers/
impeller.Thisproductiscapableof
amputanghandsandfeet.
15.Bealertandslowdownwhenmakingturns.
Alsolookle,right,andbehindbefore
changingdireconsandreversingtobesure
thereisaclearpath.
16.Neveroperatesnowblowerathightransport
speedsonslipperysurfaces.
17.Neveroperatesnowblowerunderthe
influenceofalcoholanddrugs.
18.Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe
machineintoatrailerortruck.
19.Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,
shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
obstructvision.
20.Alwaysdisengagepowertoaugerswhennotin
useortransported.
21.Neverlistentomusicwithheadphones/
earphoneswhileoperangthesnowblower.
22.Useextremecauonwhenoperangon
slopes.
23.Nevertouchahotengineormuffler.
24.Usecauonwhenoperangongravel
surfaces.
25.Onlyuseaachmentsandaccessoriesthatare
approvedbyBEAST.
26.Whenstarngtheenginepullthecordslowly
unlsomeresistanceisfeltbeforeusingfull
force.
27.Alwayshaveagoodgriponthehandlesand
neverrunwhileoperangthesnowblower.
28.Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavethe
operangposion,beforeuncloggingthe
augers/impellerordischargechute,andwhen
makinganyrepairs,adjustmentsor
inspecons.
29.Whencleaning,repairingorinspecngthe
snowblower,stoptheengineandmake
certaintheaugers/impellerandallmoving
partshavestopped.Disconnectthesparkplug
wireandkeepthewireawayfromtheplugto
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Before aempng to use your snow blower,
make sure you are familiar with all of the
components and have read the manual.
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DANGER:Do not bypass, modify, alter or
disconnect the safety system. Make sure that
the safety interlock system is fully operaonal
each me before operang the machine.
Before seng up your BEAST snow blower,
disconnect the spark plug wires from the
spark plugs and ground them against the
engine to prevent inadvertent starng. This
step should be taken as a precauon
whenever you are working on this machine.
IMPORTANT! The snow blower belts are adjusted
to ensure the augers/impeller stop turning within
five (5) seconds of releasing the impeller control
lever. If you are making any belt adjustments
whatsoever, for your safety and the safety of
others around you, you must ensure the belts are
re‐adjusted to achieve this design specificaon.
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND
EXPLOSIVE. FUEL LEAKS, A LOOSE FUEL TANK,
OR A LOOSE FUEL VALVE CAN LEAD TO
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT OPERATE
THIS SNOW BLOWER IF ANY COMPONENT OF
THE FUEL SYSTEM IS LOOSE OR LEAKS
GASOLINE!
Clearing A Clogged Chute—Safety Precauons
1.SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!
2.Waitatleast10secondstobesuretheaugers
havestoppedrotang.
3.Removeandgroundthesparkplugwhen
clearingtheblockage.
4.Alwaysuseacleanouttoolandneveryour
hands.
Check engine oil level before each use. Maintain
oil level between run marks on the dipsck, and
change oil according to the maintenance
schedule to maximize product life.
Do NOT over‐prime the engine. Pressing the
primer bulb more than 3x could result in flooding
the carburetor making the engine hard to start or
cause fuel to leak from the carburetor inlet.
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Snow BEAST Safety Decals
Safety Decal Idenficaon
Thelabelsshownbelowarelocatedonyoursnowblowertowarnyouofpotenalhazardsandprovideyouwith
importantsafetyinformaon.Ifthesedecalsbecomedifficulttoreadoraremissingfromthesnowblower,please
contactGXiParts&Service,LLCat(919)‐550‐3221orwww.beastpowerequipment.comforareplacement.
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Snow BEAST Product Specificaons
*ProductSpecificaonsmay
changewithoutnoce.
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Snow BEAST Control Panel and Snow Blower Components
DischargeChute
DriCuers
Collectors/Impeller
Adjustable
SkidShoes
BeltCover
Muffler—HOT!
SafetyKey
Choke
DischargeDeflector
ControlPanel
HandleBar
Headlight
Snow Blower Component Idenficaon
(Somecomponentsmayappeardifferentthanshown,dependingonthemodel.)
Primer
DoNOTOver‐Prime
Serial#
StampedonEn‐
Throughoutthismanual,instruconsaregivenontheoperaonofyourSTANELYsnowblower.Werecommendthatwhile
goingthroughthismanual,youhaveyoursnowbloweravailableforquickandeasyaccessinordertoorientyourselfwith
thecontrols,maintenanceandorientaonofdifferentparts.Pleasereadthroughthemanualbeforeoperang.
Control Panel
Belowisadiagramofthecontrolpanel.Pleasetakethemetofamiliarizeyourselfwiththesnowblowercontrols.
CleanoutTool
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Snow BEAST Missing Parts Request Form
Name
Phone
Email
Address
IMPORTANT: Please include your receipt. Without a receipt, your
order will be delayed. You may also email us at:
customerservice@gxioutdoorpower.com
Fax: (919)‐550‐3277
If emailing, please scan in your proof of purchase.
Please refer to pages 31‐35 for a detailed parts lisng and descripon. This will
expedite the process of geng parts idenfied correctly for shipment.
Comments:
Pleaseindicatethepartthatyouare
Hardwarebag
Model#:
Other
Serial#:
Dateofpurchase
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Step 1: Control Panel Handles
1.Alignthetwoholesoneachsideofthecontrolpanel
handlesoverthelowerhandleframe.
2.Inserttheboltsthroughthehandlebarholesandframe
holes.Secureinplacewithhardwareprovided.Insert
boltsfromtheinside.
Step 3: Chute Rotaon Cable
Aachthecablecomingfromthemiddleofthe
controlpanelbyscrewingthecableendontothe
cranksecon.
Seenextpageforspecificinstruconsregarding
thisassembly.
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Step 2: Direconal Discharge Chute
1.Fittheblackplascroundspacerontoimpeller
housingbeforeinstallingchute.Applylightcoatof
greaseontospacer.
2.Installtheboltsfortheretainerbracketswiththe
plascspacerbetweenthechuteandthesteel
retainingtabs.
DONOTOVERTIGHTEN.Ifthebracketistooghtthe
chutewillnotmoveproperly.Ensurethereisenough
spacebetweentheimpellerhousingandthebracketonall
sidessothatthechuterotatessmoothly.
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1.Locatetheconnecon:Thechuterotaoncableconneconislocatedat
thebaseofthedischargechutebetweentheengineandthedischargechute.
2.Slidethethreadedendoftheconnectordown
thecableinordertoeasilyseetheendofthecable
connecon.Thecenterseconshouldbeabout
3/4”to1”beyondtheendofthecable.
NOTE:Thereisnothingwrongiftheendofthecen‐
terseconofthecableprotrudesmorethanabout
3/4”to1”beyondtheendofthecable.
Thecenterseconcanbeeasilypushedbackinto
thecable.
3.Alignthecenterseconwiththecablechuterotator.Theend
ofthecenterseconissquareandrequiresproperalignmentin
ordertocorrectlyconnecttothemachine.
4.Pressthecabletowardthechuterotatorscrew.Theendof
thecableshouldtouchtheendofthechuterotator.
Ifthesurfacesdonotcontact,connuetoapplypressureand
slowlyrotatethedischargechutedireconhandleonthecontrol
panelsothecenterofthecablealignsitselfonbothends.
5.SlidethethreadedendfromStep2towardthechuterotator,
andthreadtheendontothechuterotator.
IMPORTANT:Fingerghtenfirmly.Inspectbeforeeachusetomakecertain
theconnecondoesn’tloosenduringoperaonofthemachine.
Step 3: Chute Rotaon Cable (connued)
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Step 4: Chute Direcon Control Cable Support
Withtherubberlinedstrapremoved,putthe
chutedireconcontrolcableandthechute
deflectorcableintotheopening,andpressthe
straptogetheraligningtheholeforthebolt.
Securestraptosideoftheengine.
NOTE:Rotatedischargechuteandensurethereis
nobindingofanycablesandthereisenoughslack
inthedeflectorcableforfullrotaon.
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Step 5: DriCuers (if desired)
1.Thedricuersareaachedtothemainhous‐
inginthestoredposion.
2.Removethetwoboltsoneachdricuer.
3.Reaachthedricuersintheoperangposi‐
on.
4.Replaceboltsandsecureghtly.
Step 6: Skid Shoes
1.Skidshoesarestoredinthehardwarebagforshipping.
2.Removefromhardwarebag,andinstallskidshoesusingthe
providedfasteners
3.Insertthefastenerssotheflatheadofthecarriageboltis
towardtheinsideofthemainhousing.
CAUTION:Checktheskidstoensurethattheaugerdoesnot
contactthepavedorgravelsurface.Adjustskidsasnecessaryto
makeupforwearonthesnowblower.
Posionskidshoessothatthescraperbladeiselevatedatleast
1/4”fromtheground.Thisallowseasiermaneuveringand
preventsdragonthesnowblowerwhenencounteringunseen
imperfeconsonthesurfacetobecleaned.
1.Checktherepressuretoensuretheresareproperly
inflated.
2.Moveskidshoesupanddowntothedesiredposionbased
onthesurfacetexture.
Ifthesurfaceisrougheradjusttheskidshoeslowerwhich
increasestheaugergroundclearance.
Ifthesurfacesissmootheradjusttheskidshoeshigher
(decreasegroundclearance).Firmlyghtenthenutsthat
securebothskidstotheaugersides.
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Step 7: Auger and Transmission Control Cables
Controlcablesarepresetatthefactory,butmayrequireaddionaladjustmentforopmaloperaon.Control
cablesrequireperiodicinspeconandmaintenancetomaintainopmalperformance.
1.Locatetheblackcableontherightside(standingfromtheoperatorposion)ofthesnowblower.Ensurethe
cableisproperlyseatedintheplascguidepulleyattherearofthechassis.
2.Aachthecabletothethreadedendunderthedrivecontrolhandle.ThecableadjustmenttubewithZrodmay
needtobeaachedtotheboomofthehandle.
3.Screwclockwisetosecureunlallthreadsareengagedintheadjustmenttube.Tightenlocknutswhencorrect
tensionisachieved.
4.Thedriveandimpellercableswillbeatcorrecttensionwhenthecablesareproperlyaachedtothehandles
andthecablehasa1inchdeflecontoeithersidewhenpushedwithafingerasshown.
RepeatthesameprocessfortheAuger/Impellerengagementcableonthelesideofthesnowblower.
Correctamountof
defleconshown
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Transmission
ControlCable
Auger/Impeller
ControlCable
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HighMark
Step 10: Filling Oil and Gasoline
1.FilltheenginewithSAE5W‐30engineoil.Filltheenginewith1.2to1.5quartsofoil.Filluptothefulllevelmark
onthedipsck.Donotoverfill.
Whencheckingoil,removedipsck,wipecompletelyclean,insertdipsckintodipscktubeontheengine(do
NOTscrewdipsckdown),removedipsckandobserveoillevel(detailbelow).
Keepoillevelatthehighrunmarkforlongestenginelife.
2.Checkthatthefuelinletscreeniscleanandfillthetanktotheproperlevelleavingadequatespaceforfuelto
DANGER: GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND
EXPLOSIVE. Donotaddfuelwhiletheengineis
runningorishot.Keepopenflames,sparks,andheat
awayfromthefuelandstorefuelincontainers
specificallydesignedforthatpurpose.ADD FUEL
OUTDOORS ONLY. IF THE FUEL IS SPILLED, DO NOT
START THE ENGINE.Manuallypushthesnowblower
awayfromthespillandwipeupimmediately.
DANGER
Step 9: Headlight
1.Connectsnowblowerheadlightwireplugtothe
headlightbulb.
2.Connecttheheadlightbezeltothecontrolpanel.
A.Tiltheadlightassemblyandaligntabsonthe
top oftheheadlightbezelwiththenotchesin
the controlpanel.Insertthenotchesintothe
panel.
B.Tiltheadlightassemblydownwhilegently
squeezingtheheadlightbezelandpush
Assembly Instrucons
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GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND
EXPLOSIVE. FUEL LEAKS, A LOOSE FUEL TANK,
OR A LOOSE FUEL VALVE CAN LEAD TO
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT OPERATE
THIS SNOW BLOWER IF ANY COMPONENT OF
THE FUEL SYSTEM IS LOOSE OR LEAKS
GASOLINE!
Check engine oil level before each use. Maintain
oil level between run marks on the dipsck, and
change oil according to the maintenance
schedule to maximize product life.
LowMark
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Snow BEAST Starng the Engine
DANGER: Exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing
exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead
to death. Do not operate the engine in a confined
space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
Starng the Engine Using the Recoil Start
NOTE:Besuretoaddfreshunleadedgasoline andleave
agapforexpansionandfilltheenginewithSAE5‐W30
motoroil (1.2—1.5 quarts) beforestarngyoursnow
blower.Checkengineoilbeforeeachuse.
1.Makesurethesafetykeyisfullyinsertedinorder
fortheenginetostart.Removethekeywhenthe
snowblowerisnotinuse.
2.Firmlypushtheprimertoforcethefueldirectly
intotheengine’scarburetor.Pushtwotothree
mesdependingonthetemperature.Note:Donot
presstheprimerbulbmorethan5mes.Fuelmay
leakfromthecarburetorwithoverpriming.
3.MakesurethechokeissetintheCHOKE1posion
(chokemoreincoldertemperatures).
4.Pulltherecoiltostarttheengine.
5.Aertheengineisstarted,slowlyturnthechokeup
onelevelatameastheenginewarmsupunlitis
atthemaximumlevelor“RUNLEVEL.”
Beforeaempngtouseyoursnowblower,makesureyou
arefamiliarwithallofthecomponentsandhavereadthe
manual.
DANGER
Starng the Engine using the
Electric Start
1.Useasafe,nondamaged
powercordtoplugintotheelectricstartoutlet.
2.Makesurethesafetykeyisfullyinsertedinorder
fortheenginetostart.Removethekeywhenthe
snowblowerisnotinuse.
3.Firmlypushtheprimertoforcethefueldirectly
intotheengine’scarburetor.Pushtwotothree
mesdependingonthetemperature.Note:Donot
presstheprimerbulbmorethan5mes.Fuelmay
leakfromthecarburetorwithoverpriming.
4.MakesurethechokeissetintheCHOKEposion
(chokemoreincoldertemperatures).
5.Presstheelectricstartbuon.Note:Donotengage
startermorethan10secondseachme.
6.Aertheengineisstarted,slowlyturnthechokeup
onelevelatameastheenginewarmsupunlitis
atthemaximumlevelor“RUNLEVEL.”
7.Unplugtheextensioncordbeforeoperangthe
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouplantousethe
snowblower.Lookforitemssuchasstones,scks,
wire,andotherforeignobjects.Ifstruckbythesnow
blower,theseandotherobjectsmaybecome
projeclesthatcouldleadtoseriousinjuryordeath.
Clearareaofalldebris.Keeppeopleandpetsatasafe
distance.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING!Theelectricstarterisdesignedto
operateon120voltAChouseholdcurrent.Useonlya
UL‐listed,16gaugeextensioncordforoutdoorusethatis
nolongerthan50feet(15meters).
Topreventdamagingtheelectric
starterwait20secondsbetween
everyelectricstartaemptand
neveruseelectricstartintherain.
Do NOT over‐prime the engine. Pressing the
primer bulb more than 3x could result in flooding
the carburetor making the engine hard to start or
cause fuel to leak from the carburetor inlet.
SafetyKey
Choke
Primer
DoNOT
Over‐Prime
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Snow BEAST Operang Instrucons
Transmission Control
Yoursnowblowerisequippedwithaneasily
adjustabletransmissioncontrol,whichcanbe
adjustedforforwardandreversespeed.
Therearesixforwardandtworeversespeeds.
Tochangethespeed,pullthehandleouttotheright
andmovethehandletothedesiredspeed.
IMPORTANT! The snow blower belts are adjusted to ensure the augers stop turning within five (5) seconds of
releasing the impeller control lever. If you are making any belt adjustments whatsoever, for your safety and the
safety of others around you, you must ensure the belts are re‐adjusted to achieve this design specificaon.
To Stop Engine
Tostoptheengine,pullthesafetykeyupunltheengine
andaugers/impellerstopsrunning.Forsafety,itis
recommendedthatyouremovethekeywhennotusing
thesnowblower.
WARNING
WARNING! Donotoperatethesnowblow‐
erwithdefecveguards,shields,orwithout
thesafetydevicessecurelyinplace.
Engage Transmission Drive
Toengagethetransmissiondrivesqueezetherightleverto
thehandgrip.
Todisengage,letgooftherightlever.
Engage Augers/Impeller Control
Toengagetheaugers/impellerdrive,squeezethele
levertothehandgrip.
Todisengagereleasethelelever.
DONOTshispeedswhile
thetransmissionisengaged.
Cometoacompletestop
anddisengagethetransmis‐
sionhandlebeforechanging
speedorswitchingfrom
forwardtoreverse.
WARNING
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Snow BEAST Operang Instrucons
Engage Transmission Drive
Toengagethetransmissiondrivesqueezetherightleverto
thehandgrip.
Todisengage,releasetherightlever.
Engage Impeller/ Collector Control
Toengagetheimpeller/collectordrive,squeezethe
lelevertothehandgrip.
Todisengagereleasethelelever.
Control Interlock Feature—One Hand Free Operaon
Thesnowblowerisequippedwithacontrolinterlockfeaturetoallowtheoperatoronehandfreetochangethe
direconofthedischargeoradjustthedischargedeflectorwithoutstoppingtheforwardprogressofthemachine.
Theinterlockfeatureallowstheoperator’slehandtobefreeduringuseaerbothhandlesarefullyengagedintothe
operangposion.Thefeehandcanthenrotatethedischargechuteoradjustthedischargedeflectorangle.
Inordertostoptheimpeller/collectorassemblyandthetransmissionsystem,BOTHhandlesmustbereleased.
Theimpellercontrolhandlecanbefullyengaged,andthetransmissionlevercanbeengagedanddisengagedwithout
releasingtheimpellercontrolhandle(freetoengageordisengageatanyme).Thisallowstheimpeller/collector
assemblytoconnuetodischargesnowwhilestoppingtochangespeedsorallowthesnowblowertocleartheimpeller
andcollectorhousingofsnowandicewhenencounteringheavysnowfalls.
WARNING
Theoperatorofthesnowblowershouldbecomefamiliarwiththisfeatureinaclearopenareaawayfromvehicles,
homes,andawayfrompublicstreetsorareaswithtraffic.
Makecertainthattheoperatorisaccustomedtoallcontrolsandtheinterlockfeaturebeforeblowingsnow.
Ifthereareanyquesonsregardingthecontrolinterlockfeatureofthissnowblowerpleasecall:
GXi Customer Service at (919)‐550‐3221
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