TMG TMG-GSB30 User manual

PRODUCT MANUAL
v.2022.09.27
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TMG-GSB30MODEL
30” SELF-PROPELLED
GAS-POWERED SNOW BLOWER
302CC ELECTRIC START

Table of Contents
Important Safety Information..........................................................................................................................................................................3
Products Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................................................5
Products Parts Identification.........................................................................................................................................................................5
Unpacking and Setup.....................................................................................................................................................6
Assembly...........................................................................................................................................................6
Filling with Gasoline and Oil............................................................................................................................................................................8
Operation Precautions....................................................................................................................................................................................9
Operation Controls.......................................................................................................................................................................................10
Operation.........................................................................................................................................................................................11
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................................................................13
Engine Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................................................21
Snow Blower Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................................................22
Storage..................................................................................................................................................................24
Part Diagrams and Parts List.........................................................................................................................................................................25
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before
operating this Snow blower. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to
operate this Snow blower who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment, a snow blower
can be dangerous if used improperly; Do not operate this snow blower if you have doubts or questions
concerning safe operation.
Call our customer service department at 1-877-761-2819, or visit tmgindustrial.com if you have any
questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment.
DANGER:
Intended Use
Do Not Use the Snow blower for any purpose other than for which it was designed. Any other use is
unauthorized and may result in serious injury or death.
Personal Protective Equipment
Wear ANSI approved safety goggles, heavy-duty work boots and gloves during set up and operation.
While this snow blower operates at a relatively low noise level, about 74dB, you may want to wear ear
plugs or noise deafening headphones.
DANGER:
A SNOW BLOWER IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents and certain product components contain or emit chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
General Safety
Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation instructions in the Operation Manual may
result in serious injury or death.
DANGER:
READ THE OPERATION MANUAL BEFOREOPERATION.
Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time. Do not permit others that have not read
and understood the complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
Do not operate the snow blower when under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
Do not allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not completely alert to operate the snow
blower.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER:
EVER place fingers, hands, or body near the snow blower when it is running. Do not lean or reach over
the snow blower.
Do not aim the discharge at a person or animal.
Keep all safety guards in place and in proper working order.
Keep all people (except the operator) a minimum of 25 feet from the snow blower during operation.
Do not transport the snow blower with the engine running.
Do not tilt the machine while the engine is running.
Do not leave the snow blower unattended when it is running. Turn off the engine before leaving the
area.
Never run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper ventilation as the exhaust from the engine
contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, tasteless, and deadly poisonous.
Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine off and allow the engine to cool completely.
Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner or cover over the carburetor air-intake removed, except
for adjustment. Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard.
The muffler and engine become very hot with use and can cause a severe burn; do not touch. Allow
the engine to cool before refueling, doing maintenance, or making adjustments.
Safety Decals
Safety labels on the snow blower are to remind you of important information while you are operating the
unit.
Make sure all safety warning decals are attached and in readable condition. Replace missing or defaced
decals. Contact TMG Industrial at 1-877-761-2819 for replacement decals.
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PRODUCTS SPECIFICATIONS
Model No.
TMG-GSB30
Operating width
30 inch
Intake height
21 inch
Throwing distance
50 feet
Transmission
6 forward speeds and 2 reverse speeds
Auger diameter
15”
Chute rotation
190°turning radius on console
Power and type
302CC single cylinder, air cooled, 4-sroke, OHV
Electric starter
AC 120V 60Hz
Shipping Weight
326 lb
Shipping Size
44”x33”x31.5”
PRODUCTS PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Shift Lever
Auger Control
Lever
Chute Height
Control
Chute
Direction
Control
Drive Control
Lever
Light Switch
Heated
Handle Switch
Muffler
Adjustable
Skid Shoe
Auger
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UNPACKING AND SETUP
Your snow blower requires some assembly; Save the packing materials and box for future use as a
storage container.
COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATORS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
OPERATE THE SNOW BLOWER.
Assembly
Handlebar and Shift Control Assembly
1. Carriage bolts, curved washers and nylon lock nuts have
been provided in a hardware package. Align the two holes
in the handlebar connector block with the two holes in the
upper and lower handlebars assemblies on the snow blower.
Push carriage bolts through from the outside and secure
with a curved washer and nylon lock nut on the interior in
two places on both sides of the snow blower. Tighten
securely (see Figure 1).
2. Attach the drive wire on the left side of the snow blower
(see Figure 2). Remove the R-clip that connects the drive
wire to the control lever on the handlebars, then slip the
wire off. Attach the other end of the drive wire with the
spring mechanism to the connection ring and reattach the
drive wire to the control lever reinserting the R-clip. After
connecting the wire adjust the tension. The wire should be
taught when connected. (See Control Wire Adjustment,
page 20).
3. Attach the auger wire on the right side of the snow blower
(see Figure 3). Remove the R-clip that connects the auger
wire to the control lever on the handlebars, then slip the
wire off. Attach the other end of the auger wire with the
spring mechanism to the connection and reattach the auger
wire to the control lever reinserting the R-clip. After
connecting the wire adjust the tension. The wire should be
taught when connected.
(See Control Wire Adjustment, page 20).
4. Attach the gear shift rod to the rocker arm on the under
side of the control panel and secure with a cotter pin
(see Figure 4).
5. Attach the other end of the gear shift control rod to the
rocker arm on the rear of the snow blower (see Figure 5).
Pass the attachment bolt on the control rod through the
hole in the rocker arm and secure with a nylon lock nut.
Nylon Lock Nut
Carriage
Bolt
Curved
Washer
Handlebar
Connecting
Block
Fig 1
Drive Wire
Fig 2
R-Clip
Auger Wire
Gear Connector
Bar
Fig 3
Gear Shift
Fig 4
Rocker Arm
Cotter Pin
Gear
Connector
Bar
Control
Rod
Rocker
Arm
Nylon
Lock Nut
Fig 5
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6. Attach the wire harness for heated handle control to the
harness coming off of the engine.
Attaching the Shift Lever Handles
1. Thread the shift lever handles on to the shift lever rods, one for the speed shift and one for the
discharge height control.
Attaching the Discharge Chute
1. Attach the discharge chute to the snow blower by placing
it on the chute seat on the snow blower on top of the plastic
friction ring. Position the flange keeper beneath the chute
seat lip. Align the two holes in the chute and two holes in the
flange keeper and secure with two bolts from the top side
(see Figure 7). Repeat in three locations to attach the
discharge chute to the snow blower.
2. Attach the chute crank bracket aligning the chute notches
with the spiral end of the chute directional control assembly
using the two hex bolts, flat washers and nylon lock nuts from
the hardware kit (see Figure 8). Lubricate both ends of the
chute directional control crank with petroleum jelly, paraffin
wax, or light machine oil.
Attaching the Chute Height Control Cable
1. Attach the chute height control cable to the bracket
underneath the control panel. Route the cable through the
notch in the bottom bracket and tighten the two hex nuts
on the top and bottom of the bracket. Then attach the
cable end with the screw eye to the post on the upper
bracket and secure with a R-clip.
NOTE: It will be easiest to attach the screw eye end of the cable to the bracket post when the chute
height control knob is in the highest position (pulled towards the operator).
Adjusting the Skid Shoes
1. Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions.
Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward
when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
Loosen the two hex nuts that retain the skid shoe in
place and move up or down as desired, then retighten the
lock nuts (see Figure 9). Repeat for the opposite side of the
snow blower.
Fig 6
Chute
Direction
Control
Handle
Control
Cable
Skid Shoe
Hex Nut
(2pcs)
Fig 9
Discharge
Chute
Chute
Seat
Flange
Keeper
Fig 7
Discharge
Chute
Chute
Directional Control
Fig 8
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Filling with Gasoline and Oil
WARNING:
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS ALWAYS FILL THE TANK WITH ENGINE OFF AND
COOL.
ALWAYS CHECK THE FUEL LEVEL BEFORE OPERATING.
Allow the engine to cool for at least two minutes before removing the fuel cap.
1. Place the snow blower on a level surface outdoors to fuel.
2. The fuel tank holds approximately 1.1 gallons of fuel. 87+
octane unleaded gasoline is recommended. Do not fill above
the top of the fuel filter. Replace the fuel cap securely and
wipe any excess from the fuel tank before starting the snow
blower.
WARNING:
DO NOT REFUEL INDOORS OR NEAR ANY SOURCE OF
POSSIBLE COMBUSTION.
DO NOT SMOKE WHILE FUELING.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
THE SNOW BLOWER IS SHIPPED WITHOUT
FLUIDS.YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING
THE ENGINE.
3. Add engine oil to the upper level of the oil filler hole.
SAE 10/30 motor oil is recommended for most
environmental conditions. The oil capacity is 1 quart (0.95L).
Note: Do not thread the dipstick in when checking the oil level.
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Operation Precautions
DANGER:
COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE
THE SNOW BLOWER
1. Keep all safety guards in place and in proper working order at all times.
2. NEVER place fingers, hands, or body near the snow blower when it is running. Do not lean or reach
over the snow blower when the machine is running.
DANGER:
STOP THE ENGINE TO UNCLOG THE DISCHARGE CHUTE. NEVER USE YOUR HAND TO CLEAN OUT
THE DISCHARGE CHUTE OR AUGERS.
3. Always stop the engine to dislodge snow from the discharge chute or from the augers. Wait ten
seconds for the augers to stop rotating. Never use your hands to clear out the augers or discharge
chute. Always use the clear-out tool provided or a similar tool.
4. Keep all people (except the operator) a minimum of 25 feet from the snow blower during operation.
5. Always aim the discharge chute away from people and animals.
6. Do not leave the snow blower unattended when it is running. Turn off the engine before leaving the
area.
7. Do not use this piece of equipment while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
8. Parts, especially exhaust system components, get very hot during use. Stay clear of hot parts.
9. Use extra caution when operating on gravel or other loose material.
CAUTION:
DISENGAGE ALL CONTROL LEVERS AND STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE OPERATING
POSITION.
Wait until the auger/impeller comes to a complete stop before unclogging the chute assembly, making
any adjustments, or inspections.
1. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating in reverse.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all foreign objects, which
could be tripped over or thrown by the auger/impeller.
3. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
4. Operate the equipment with appropriate footware, gloves and clothing. Avoid loose fitting clothing
that can get caught in moving parts.
5. After 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 restarting and operating the
snow blower.
6. The auger and drive controls must be depressed to operate. Do not override this safety feature. Both
control levers must operate easily and automatically return to the disengaged position when released.
7. Do not overload the snow blower by attempting to clear snow too quickly.
8. Do not operate at high speed on icy or slippery surfaces.
9. Always be sure of your footing especially when driving in reverse.
10. If the snow blower should vibrate abnormally, stop the engine immediately, disconnect the spark
plug and inspect for damage.
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Operation Control
Shift Lever
The shift lever controls the direction of travel and ground speed.
There are six forward speeds. Position one (1) is the slowest and
position six (6) is the fastest. There are two reverse (R) speeds.
Drive Control Lever
The drive control is located on the left handle. The drive control
engages the transmission and propels the snow blower forwards
or backwards. Select forward or reverse and the speed before
depressing the drive control. Squeeze the control grip against the
handle to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
Auger Control Lever
The auger control is located on the right handle. The auger control
engages the rotating auger and pushes snow upwards through the
discharge chute. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to
engage the augers and start snow throwing. Release to stop.
Chute Direction Control
Rotate the discharge chute control to the direction that snow will be
thrown.
Chute Height Control
The chute height control can be moved backwards to throw snow
farther away from the machine or forwards to throw snow closer.
Auger
Control Lever
Chute
Height Control
Shift Lever
Drive
Control Lever
Chute
Direction Control
Fig 10
Therearesixforward speeds
andtworeversespeeds. Release
the drivecontrol lever when
changing speedsor direction.
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