Ariens 30SB, 36SB, 45SB Contents

V8.10.25.12 Snow BEAST Snow Blower

Snow BEAST

Contents

Safety Information and Warnings ......................................................................... 1

Preparation Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 2

Operation Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 3

Safety Decals ........................................................................................................... 5

Product Speciﬁcations ........................................................................................... 6

Control Panel and Snow Blower Components .................................................... 7

Missing Parts Request Form ................................................................................... 8

Assembly Instructions ............................................................................................ 9

Operating Instructions

Starting the Engine ......................................................................................... 14

Operating Instructions .................................................................................... 15

General Maintenance ..................................................................................... 18

Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................. 19

Service Adjustments

Adjusting Augers/Impeller Cable .................................................................. 20

Adjust/Check Drive Cable .............................................................................. 20

Adjusting Shift Rods ........................................................................................ 19

Adjust/Replacing Drive and Augers/Impeller Belts ................................... 21

Adjusting Discharge Chute Deﬂector .......................................................... 22

Changing Friction Wheel ................................................................................ 22

Replacing Headlight Bulb .............................................................................. 22

Storage Instructions .............................................................................................. 23

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 24

Replacement Parts ................................................................................................. 26

Limited Warranty and Service ............................................................................. 31

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Snow Beast commercial snow blower. We at GXi Outdoor Power are

conﬁdent 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, operating, safety, adjustment, maintenance, and troubleshooting instructions.

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 information, illustrations, and speciﬁcations contained in this manual were in effect at the time of the

publication. GXi Outdoor Power reserves the right to add, delete or modify speciﬁcations and/or designs without

notice.

4. If you ever have questions in regards to the operation, maintenance or safety of your snow blower, please

contact GXi Parts & Service, LLC at 1-919-550-3221.