Use and Care Manual

27
30SB, 36SB, 45SB
Rev Nov2014
Snow BEAST
Transmission System Adjustment
If the fricon wheel is changed or the snow blower requires
more force to the ground to push snow, follow the
procedure below to setup the transmission system.
Remove key, remove spark plug cable from spark plug and
ground to the engine.
1. Inspect the transmission engagement handle. The
handle should have approximately 60 degrees of travel
to ensure the correct transmission tension can be
applied. The return stop tab may need to be bent to
achieve the 60 degree opening.
2. Set the transmission speed lever to F6.
3. Remove the headlight to gain access for adjustments.
See more details in the headlight removal procedure.
4. Put snow blower into the vercal service posion
standing on the front of the collector housing as
instructed in the service posion page of the manual.
5. Remove the boom cover (6 bolts) with a 10mm
wrench or socket/ratchet. See diagram in Inspecon
and Replacement of Transmission Drive Belt.
6. Back the upper jam nut o of the threaded metal tube
and ghten the lower jam nut against the threaded
metal tube. Using pliers and 8mm wrench.
7. Adjust the threaded metal tube to achieve the correct
clearance between the fricon wheel and drive disc.
 Clockwise applies more tension to the fricon wheel
and transmits more power to the ground.
 Counter-clockwise relieves tension to the fricon
wheel and transmits less power to the ground.
 Adjust unl two stacked pennies or other 1/8 inch
thick gauge will barely t between the drive disc
and the fricon wheel.
 If unit is to be used on inclines exceeding 5 degrees,
turn the threaded metal tube clockwise one full turn
aer removing the pennies or gauge. Note that this
may increase fricon wheel wear. Transmission
maintenance will be required each season. It is
recommended that a spare fricon wheel be
ordered: GXi part number B02510.
8. Tighten the upper jam nut against the threaded metal
tube and remove the pennies.
9. Reassemble by reversing the disassembly steps above.
Make certain all connecons are properly ghtened.
Service Adjustments
Tab
Pull
60°
Back o
Upper
jam nut
Tighten
lower
jam nut
Threaded
metal tube
(View through headlight opening)
Aluminum
drive disc
Fricon
wheel
Two pennies