Ariens 30SB, 36SB, 45SB

V8.10.25.12 Snow BEAST Snow Blower

30SB, 36SB, 45SB

Snow BEAST

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Contents

Main S NOW B LOWER DO NOT RETURN THIS SNOW BLOWER TO THE STORE! Need Help? (919)-550-3221 Owners Manual Page BEAST SERIES 30SB, 36SB, 45SB Snow BEAST Contents About the Snow Beast Manual 1 30SB, 36SB, 45SB Snow BEAST Snow BEAST Snow Blower Safety Information Emission Control System Information Safety Label Locations Operator Responsibility Snow BEAST Snow BEAST Snow Blower Preparation Safety Precautions PreparationSafety Precautions Gasoline and other fuelsSafety Precautions Snow BEAST Snow BEAST Snow Blower Operation Safety Precautions Equipment OperationSafety Precautions Snow BEAST Need Help? (919)-550-3221 Operation Safety Precautions Page Snow BEAST Product Specications Snow BEAST Control Panel and Snow Blower Components Missing Parts Request Form Page Page Page Page Page Snow BEAST Starting the Engine Starting the Engine Using the Recoil Start Starting the Engine using the Electric Start 15 30SB, 36SB, 45SB Snow BEAST Snow Blower Transmission Control To Stop Engine Snow BEAST Operating Instructions Never use your hands to clean a clogged chute or opening. Page 18 30SB, 36SB, 45SB Snow BEAST Snow BEAST Snow Blower General Maintenance The Importance of Maintenance CAUTION Page Page Page Page 23 30SB, 36SB, 45SB Snow BEAST Snow BEAST Snow Blower Storage Instructions Short Term Storage Extended Storage Snow BEAST Snow BEAST Snow Blower Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution Engine will not start with electric starter Snow BEAST Snow BEAST Snow Blower Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution 26 30SB, 36SB, 45SB 30SB Collector Assembly Diagram Key - Year Model 2012/13 Snow BEAST Snow Blower Item # GXi Part Number Description Item # GXi Part Number Description 36SB Collector Assembly Diagram Key - Year Mo del 2012/13 Item # GXi Part Number Description 45SB Collector Assembly Diagram Key - Ye ar Model 2012/13 Snow BEAST V8.10.25.12 30SB, 36SB, 45SB Chassis Assembly Reference 30, 36, 45 SB Coll ector Assembly Diagr am Key - Year Model 2012/13 Item # GXi Part Number Descripti on Engine Parts Snow BEAST Limited Warranty & Service Length of Warranty: *(from the date of original retail purchase) Noncommercial/ Nonrental Commercial Rental Products Covered by this Warranty