Generac GC3000B Le manuel du propriétaire

Owner’s Manual

GC2800B and GC3000B Snow Blower

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Owner’s Manual for Snow Blower iii

Table of Contents

Section 1: Safety Rules & General

Information

Introduction ..................................................................1

Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1

Safety Rules .................................................................1

How to Obtain Service .................................................1

General Hazards ...........................................................2

Exhaust and Fuel Hazards ..........................................3

Fire Hazards .................................................................3

Safety and Operating Decals ......................................4

Section 2: General Information and Setup

Specifications ...............................................................5

Components and Controls ..........................................6

Know Your Snowblower ..............................................7

Emissions .....................................................................7

Remove Contents from Carton ...................................7

Assembly Instructions ................................................8

Checking Tire Pressure .............................................11

Adding Oil and Fuel ...................................................11

Engine Fluid Requirements .......................................11

Adding Engine Oil ......................................................11

Adding Fuel ...............................................................12

Section 3: Operation

Operation and Use Questions ..................................13

Before Starting Engine ..............................................13

Starting the Engine ....................................................13

Manual Start ..............................................................13

Electric Start ..............................................................14

Stopping the Engine ..................................................14

Operating the Unit ......................................................14

Controls .....................................................................14

Operating the Unit .....................................................14

Selecting Gears .........................................................15

Changing the Discharge Chute Angle .......................15

Operating the Heated Grips ......................................15

Operating the LED Headlight ....................................15

Adjusting the Skid Shoes ..........................................15

Removing Clogs in Auger Housing or 

Discharge Chute ........................................................16

Section 4: Maintenance

Maintenance ...............................................................17

Maintenance Schedule ..............................................17

Replacing the Engine Oil ...........................................18

Checking and Replacing Auger Shear Bolts ...........19

Checking the Auger Shear Bolts ...............................19

Replacing ..................................................................19

Replacing Auger Belts ...............................................19

Replacing Traction Drive Belt ...................................20

Replacing Friction Drive Wheel ................................22

Disassembly ..............................................................22

Assembly ...................................................................24

Section 5: Troubleshooting

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Safety Rules & General Information

Owner’s Manual for Snow Blower 1

Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Generac Snow Blower.

This unit has been designed to provide high-

performance, efficient operation, and years of quality use

when maintained correctly.

The Generac Snow Blower is designed and built for con-

sistent, reliable use for snow removal. It is built to with-

stand frequent handling under these conditions.

The information in this manual is accurate based on

p

roducts produced at the time of publication. The manu-

facturer reserves the right to make technical updates,

cor

rections, and product revisions at any time without

notice.

Read This Manual Thoroughly

(000100a)

Consult Manual. Read and understand manual

completely before using product. Failure to

completely understand manual and product

could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

If any section of this manual is not understood, contact

the nearest Independent Authorized Service Dealer

(IASD) or Generac Customer Service at 1-888-436-3722

(1-888-GENERAC), or visit www.generac.com for start-

ing, operating, and servicing procedures. The owner is

r

esponsible for proper maintenance and safe use of the

unit.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference.

This

manual contains important instructions that must be fol-

lowed during placement, operation, and maintenance of

th

e unit and its components. Always supply this manual

to any individual that will use this unit, and instruct them

on how to correctly start, operate, and stop the unit in

case of emergency.

Safety Rules

The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible cir-

cumstance that might involve a hazard. The alerts in this

ma

nual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit, are

not all inclusive. If using a procedure, work method, or

operating technique that the manufacturer does not spe-

cifically recommend, verify that it is

safe for others and

does not render the equipment unsafe.

Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals

af

fixed to the unit, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and

NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel to special

instructions about a particular operation that may be

hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe

them carefully. Alert definitions are as follows:

(000001)

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

(000002)

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

(000003)

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTE: Notes contain additional information important to

a procedure and will be found within the regular text of

this manual.

These safety alerts cannot eliminate the hazards that

they in

dicate. Common sense and strict compliance with

the special instructions while performing the action or

service are essential to preventing accidents.

How to Obtain Service

When the unit requires servicing or repairs, contact Gen-

erac Customer Service at 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-

3722) or visit www.generac.com for

assistance.

When contacting Generac Cus

tomer Service about parts

and service, always supply the complete model and

serial number of the unit as given on its data decal

located on the unit. Record the model and serial numbers

in the spaces provided on the front cover of this manual.

Safety Rules & General Information

2 Owner’s Manual for Snow Blower

General Hazards

(000722)

WARNING

Personal injury. Never use machine other than for its

designed purpose. Never overload machine. Doing so

could result in death, serious injury, and equipment or

property damage.

(000637)

WARNING

Personal injury. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when

operating unit. Wear protective hair covering to contain long

hair. Failure to do so could result in death, personal injury,

equipment or property damage.

(000377)

WARNING

Vision loss. Eye protection is required when

servicing unit. Failure to do so could result

in vision loss or serious injury.

Vision loss. Eye protection is required when

operating unit. Failure to wear appropriate eye

protection could result in vision loss or serious

injury.

(000407)

WARNING

(000107)

Hearing Loss. Hearing protection is

recommended when using this machine.

Failure to wear hearing protection could

result in permanant hearing loss.

WARNING

Personal injury. Only allow qualified persons to

operate unit. Operation by unqualified persons could

result in death, serious injury, property or equiment

damage.

(000421)

WARNING

(000420)

WARNING

Personal injury. Keep people and pets away from

work area. Failure to do so could result in death or

serious injury.

(000467)

Personal injury. Always verify all guards and shields are in

place prior to use. Removal or modification of guards and

shields could result in serious injury or equipment damage.

WARNING

(000721)

WARNING

Personal injury. Wear winter tread boots designed for

snow and ice traction when operating this unit. Failure

to do so could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Risk of injury. Do not operate or service this machine

if not fully alert. Fatigue can impair the ability to

service this equipment and could result in death or

serious injury.

(000215)

(000108)

WARNING

Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not

touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from

combustibles during use. Hot surfaces could

result in severe burns or fire.

(000626)

WARNING

Personal injury. Do not operate if unit produces

abnormal noise or vibration. Doing so could result in

death, serious injury, property or equipment damage.

(000102)

WARNING

Accidental Start-up. Disconnect spark plug wire

when working on unit. Failure to do so could result

in death or serious injury.

(000620)

Personal injury. Operate only in daylight or in area lit

by artifical light. Failure to do so could result in death,

serious injury, property or equipment damage.

WARNING

Personal injury and equipment damage. Do not

tamper with engine governed speed. Operating

engine too fast or slow increases the risk of injury

or permanent engine damage.

(000254)

(000705)

Personal injury. Never direct discharged material toward

anyone or against a wall or obstruction. Doing so could

result in death, serious injury, and equipment or property

damage.

WARNING

Safety Rules & General Information

Owner’s Manual for Snow Blower 3

Exhaust and Fuel Hazards

(000103)

Asphyxiation. Running engines produce carbon

monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous

gas. Carbon monoxide, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

DANGER

(000143)

Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely

flammable and explosive. Store fuel in a well

ventilated area. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to

do so will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER

(000192)

DANGER

Explosion and fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely

flammable and explosive. No leakage of fuel is

permitted. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do

so will result in death or serious injury.

(000214)

DANGER

Explosion and Fire. Do not fill fuel tank past full line.

Allow for fuel expansion. Overfilling may cause fuel

to spill onto engine causing fire or explosion, which

will result in death or serious injury.

(000174)

DANGER

Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry

before starting engine. Failure to do so will

result in death or serious injury.

(000105)

Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely

flammable and explosive. Add fuel in a well

ventilated area. Keep fire and spark away. Failure

to do so will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER

WARNING

(000281)

Fire risk. Fuel and vapors are extremely

flammable. Do not operate indoors. Doing

so could result in death, serious injury, or

property or equipment damage.

(000700)

Personal Injury. When refilling, keep nozzle in contact with the

rim of the fuel tank or container until fueling is complete.

Failure to do so could result in death, serious injury, and

equipment or property damage.

WARNING

(000699)

Personal injury. Never fill equipment or container on a truck or

trailer bed. Always refill containers and equipment on the

ground. Failure to do so could result in death, serious injury,

and equipment or property damage.

WARNING

Fire Hazards

(000249)

WARNING

Risk of fire. Never operate engine without the

air cleaner installed. Operating engine without

the air cleaner could result in death or serious

injury.

(000110)

WARNING

Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite

combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could

result in death or serious injury.

(000109)

WARNING

Risk of Fire. Verify machine has properly

cooled before installing cover and storing

machine. Hot surfaces could result in fire.

(000282)

WARNING

Explosion and fire risk. Do not smoke near unit.

Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do so could

result in death, serious injury, or property or

equipment damage.

Safety Rules & General Information

4 Owner’s Manual for Snow Blower

Safety and Operating Decals

See Figure 1-1. This unit features numerous safety and operating decals. These decals provide important operating

instructions and warn of dangers and hazards. Replace damag

ed or missing safety and operating decals immediately.

Decal part numbers can be found in the unit parts manual at www.generac.com.

Figure 1-1. Safety and Operating Decal Locations

Owner’s Manual for Snow Blower 5

General Information and Setup

Section 2: General Information and Setup

Specifications

Model Units

GC2800B GC3000B

Cleaning width in (cm) 28 (71) 30 (76)

Intake height in (cm) 21 (53) 21 (53)

Throw distance ft (m) ≤ 36

(11) ≤ 49 (15)

Starting system - 110 V Electric with recoil back-up

Transmission type - Friction disc

Speeds - 6 Forward, 2 reverse

Wheel size - 15x4.80-7 16x4.80-8

Chute rotation - Hand crank 190°

Ice chopping auger - Yes

Differential system - Auto-turn

One handed operation - Yes

Heated grips - Yes

Headlight Yes

Operator controls Shift lever, drive contr

ol, auger control, chute controls, headlight

switch, heater switch

Machine dimensions in (cm) 57 x 28 x 42 (145 x 71 x 107) 57 x 30 x 43 (145 x 76 x 109)

Machine weight lbs (kg) 227 (103) 258 (117)

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General Information and Setup

Components and Controls

B

H

I

J

G

E

011045

F

Q

P

O

A

C

D

L

M

N

R

S

T

U

AA

Z

V

W

X

Y

K

Figure 2-1. Component Locations

A Heated grips K Muffler U LED headlight

B Auger control lever L Chute assembly V Primer bulb

C Shift lever M Shovel W Choke control

D Grip heater switch N Auger X Power ON safety key

E LED head light switch O Shear bolts Y Fuel shutoff

F Chute height control P Adjustable skid shoe Z Throttle lever

G Chute rotation knob Q Pneumatic tires AA Starter pull cord

H Drive control lever R Oil drain

I Fuel fill S Belt cover

J Oil dipstick/fill cap T Electric start plug

Owner’s Manual for Snow Blower 7

General Information and Setup

Know Your Snowblower

(000100a)

Consult Manual. Read and understand manual

completely before using product. Failure to

completely understand manual and product

could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

See Figure 2-1. Be familiar with the controls and features

of the unit prior to operation. Read this manual thor-

oughly before assembling and operating this unit. Save

this manual for

future and immediate reference.

Emissions

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US

EPA) (and California Air Resources Board (CARB), for

engines/equipment certified to California standards)

requires this engine/equipment to comply with exhaust

and evaporative emissions standards. Locate the emis-

sions compliance decal on the engine to determine appli-

cable standards. See the included emissions warranty for

emiss

ions warranty information. Follow the maintenance

specifications in this manual to ensure the engine com-

plies with applicable emissions standards for the duration

o

f the product’s life.

Remove Contents from Carton

1. Remove and verify the carton contains the follow-

ing prior to assembly.

A

B

011047

C

D

Figure 2-2. Components Included

Item Description QTY

A Discharge chute assembly 1

B Shifter rod assembly 1

C Handlebar assembly 1

D Parts bag 1

E

F

011048

G

H

I

K

J

L

Figure 2-3. Large Parts Bag

Item Description QTY

E Plate, adaptor 2

F Handle, shifter 2

G Bolt, M8x55 4

H Washer, 8mm ID X 22mm OD X 4

I Nut, jam, M8 4

J Key, shear bolt, and spark plug tool bag 1

K Cable tie, 7-1/2 in L 5

L Chute hardware and shear bolts 1

M

N

P

Q

O

R

011049

Figure 2-4. Small Parts Bag

Item Description QTY

M Key, off switch 2

N Tool, spark plug 1

O Nut, jam, M8 2

P Bolt, shear, auger 2

Q Nut, Hex Lock, M8-1.25 3

R Bolt, Carriage, M8-1.25 X 16MM 3

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General Information and Setup

2. Contact Generac Customer Service at 1-888-436-

3722 (1-888-GENERAC), or www.generac.com

with the unit model and serial number for any miss-

ing carton contents.

3. Recor

d model, serial number, and date of pur-

chase on front cover of this manual.

Assembly Instructions

Proceed as follows to assemble unit:

1. See Figure 2-5. Position handlebar assembly (A)

behind snow blower (B) in a flat, clean area.

B

A

C

D

E

F

011052

Figure 2-5. Handlebar Assembly

2. Mo

ve plastic covers (C) away from cable spring

hooks (D).

3. Atta

ch cable spring hook of drive control cable (E)

into pulley wire on left side of unit.

4. Atta

ch spring hook of auger control cable (F) into

the tension connector on right side of unit.

5. See Figure 2-6. Have a helper hold upper handle-

bar assembly in position on lower handlebar (G).

G

011051

Figure 2-6. Upper and Lower Handlebar Assembly

6. See Figure 2-7. Place adaptor plates (H) between

upper and lower handlebar assemblies and secure

with

M8 X 55 bolts, 8 X 22 X 2 washers (J) and M8

jam nuts (K) using a 13mm wrench.

NOTE: V

erify bolt heads are on the outside of the han-

dlebar and the square portion of the bolts go fully into the

sq

uares in the handlebar.

I

011053

H

J

K

Figure 2-7. Adaptor Plate Assembly

7. See Figure 2-8. Lift plastic covers and inspect jam

nuts (L) on auger control cable and drive control

cabl

e to verify tightness. Tighten as needed using

a 6mm wrench to hold the cable and an 8mm

wrench to tighten the jam nut.

L

011054

Figure 2-8. Control Cable Jam Nut

Owner’s Manual for Snow Blower 9

General Information and Setup

8. See Figure 2-9. Remove pin (M) and install upper

end of shift connection bar (N).

M

011055

N

Figure 2-9. Upper End Shift Connection Bar

9. See Figure 2-10. Remove locknut from lower

gim-

bal (O) of shift connector bar (P) and insert threads

th

rough shift connector (Q).

O

011056

Q

P

Figure 2-10. Lower Gimbal of Shift Connector Bar

10. Se

cure gimbal with locknut using an 11mm wrench

on the gimbal and a 13mm wrench on the locknut.

11. V

erify gimbal upper jam nut is tight using a 14mm

wrench.

12. See Figure 2-11. Place chute assembly (R) onto

gear plate assembly (S) and align mounting holes.

R

011057

S

Figure 2-11. Chute Assembly

13. See Figure 2-12. Secure chute assembly (T) to

gear plate assembly (U) with three M8-1.25 X

16

mm carriage bolts and locknuts using a 13mm

wrench.

T

011058

U

Figure 2-12. Carriage Bolt Locations

14. See Figure 2-13. Screw end of rotation bracket

cable (W) onto rotation bracket (X).

X

011059

W

Figure 2-13. Rotation Bracket Cable

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General Information and Setup

NOTE: It may be necessary to turn chute rotation handle

on control panel to align the cable end with the worm

gear in the bracket.

15. See Figure 2-14. Place rotation bracket cable (Y)

into connecting plate (Z).

011060

Y

Z

Figure 2-14. Rotation Bracket Cable

16. See Figure 2-15. Install eyelet end (A) of deflector

cable (B) onto deflector lever (C) and secure with

p

in (D).

011061

B

E

F

A

TC

D

Figure 2-15. Deflector Cable Installation

17. L

oosen top jam nut (E), slide threaded portion of

deflector cable into bracket (F) and tighten two jam

nuts against bracket using two 13mm wrenches.

18. See Figure 2-16. Screw handles (G) onto shift and

deflector levers, and tighten jam nuts (H) using a

17

mm wrench.

011062

H

G

Figure 2-16. Lever Handles Installation

19. See Figure 2-17. Use wire cutters to cut cable tie

securing heated grip connector (I) and insert

he

ated grip connector into harness plug (J).

011063

I

J

Figure 2-17. Heated Grip Connector

Owner’s Manual for Snow Blower 11

General Information and Setup

20. See Figure 2-18. Install cable ties (K) to secure

wire harness (L) to handlebar. Verify cables are not

on

top of handlebar, where they can interfere with

starter pull cord (M). Wear eye protection when

cutting excess ends of cable ties using wire cutters.

011065

K

M

L

Figure 2-18. Install Cable Ties

Checking Tire Pressure

Proceed as follows to check tire pressure:

1. See Figure 2-19. Remove valve stem protective

cap (A) and check tire pressure with a tire pressure

g

auge.

011067

A

Figure 2-19. Checking Tire Pressure

2. Com

pare tire pressure reading with manufacturer's

recommended tire pressure stamped on the side of

the tire.

3. If

tire pressure is too low, add air through valve

stem with an air hose.

4. Re

place valve stem protective cap when finished.

Adding Oil and Fuel

Engine Fluid Requirements

Engine Oil*

Above -30 °F (-34 °C): 5W-30 or 0W-30

-13 °F (-25 °C) or below: 0W-30

Fuel Unleaded gasoline. Minimum 85 octane rating.

* Use only high detergent oil classified “For service SF, SG, SH,

SJ” o

r higher. Do not use special additives. See engine

owner’s manual for detailed engine information, including oil

and fuel quantities and cold temperature oil specifications.

Adding Engine Oil

WARNING

(000341)

Fire and explosion risk. Keep spark and flame

away from liquid and vapor. Do not smoke while

using. Doing so could result in death, serious

injury, or equipment damage.

(000210)

WARNING

Skin irritation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with

used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown to cause

skin cancer in laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash

exposed areas with soap and water.

(000135)

Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of

engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so

could result in engine damage.

CAUTION

(000419)

CAUTION

Personal injury. Wear appropriate personal protective

equipment at all times while operating and servicing

unit. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The unit is shipped without oil in

engine. Traces of oil may be in reservoir from factory

testing. Oil must be added prior to initial operation.

Use only the recommended high detergent engine

oil. See Engine Fluid Requirements.

Proceed as follows to add engine oil:

1. Place un

it on a firm, level surface. Verify engine is

cooled.

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General Information and Setup

2. See Figure 2-20. Remove oil dipstick/fill cap (A).

A

011069

Figure 2-20. Oil Dipstick and Fuel Fill

3. Add

17–20 oz (0.5–0.59 L) of oil recommended by

engine manufacturer. Wait one minute for oil to set-

tle.

4. Insert oil dipstic

k/fill cap into oil fill. Do not screw it

on completely.

5. Remove oil dipstick/fill cap and inspect

oil level.

Clean oil dipstick/fill cap with a clean rag after

inspecting.

6. See Figure 2-21. Continue adding a few ounces at

a time, checking the oil dipstic

k/fill cap until oil level

is in hatched area (B) between the bottom of the oil

dipstick/fill cap (C) and H(igh) mark (D). Do not

overfill.

B

011070

D

C

Figure 2-21. Oil Fill Line

7. Replace the oil

dipstick/fill cap and tighten when

complete.

Adding Fuel

(000105)

Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely

flammable and explosive. Add fuel in a well

ventilated area. Keep fire and spark away. Failure

to do so will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER

(000214)

DANGER

Explosion and Fire. Do not fill fuel tank past full line.

Allow for fuel expansion. Overfilling may cause fuel

to spill onto engine causing fire or explosion, which

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Explosion and Fire. Do not smoke while

refueling unit. Failure to do so could result in

death, serious injury, or property or equipment

damage.

(000284a)

NOTE: The unit is shipped without fuel. Fuel must be

added prior to first starting attempt.

Proceed as follows to add fuel:

1. Place un

it on a firm, level surface. Verify engine is

cooled.

2. See Figure 2-22. Remove fuel fill cap (A).

A

011069

Figure 2-22. Fuel Fill Cap

3. Fill tank w

ith fresh, unleaded fuel with a minimum

85 octane rating to 1–1.5 in (25.4–38.1 mm) below

top of the fill neck to allow for fuel expansion. Do

not overfill.

4. Install fuel fill

cap. Secure tightly.

Owner’s Manual for Snow Blower 13

Operation

Section 3: Operation

Operation and Use Questions

Call Generac Customer Service at 1-888-GENERAC (1-

888-436-3722) with questions or concerns about unit

operation and maintenance.

Before Starting Engine

(000100a)

Consult Manual. Read and understand manual

completely before using product. Failure to

completely understand manual and product

could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Equipment damage. Do not attempt to start or operate

a unit in need of repair or scheduled maintenance.

Doing so could result in serious injury, death, or

equipment failure or damage.

(000291)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Unit is shipped without oil. Add

engine oil before starting. See Adding Engine Oil for

instructions.

Perform the following before starting engine:

1. Chec

k engine oil level.

2. Chec

k fuel level.

3. Inspec

t unit for damage.

Starting the Engine

NOTE: The engine has a fixed throttle position and is

equipped with an auto-choke. No throttle or choke adjust-

ment by the operator is required.

Manual Start

1. See Before Starting Engine.

2. See Figure 3-1. Insert key (A) into key s

lot.

B

011071

A

C

D

Figure 3-1. Manual Start

3. V

erify fuel shutoff (B) is turned counterclockwise to

OPEN.

4. Set ch

oke control lever (C) to CHOKE:

• On GC2800B, turn choke control lever left.

• On GC300B, turn choke counterclockwise.

NOTE: Leave chok

e control lever in RUN if engine is

already warm.

5. Pu

sh and release primer bulb (D) three times.

6. See Figure 3-2. Slowly pull starter cord (E) until

resistance is felt, then pull starter cord rapidly.

Starter cord

will recoil back into position when

released.

E

011073

Figure 3-2. Starter Cord

7. Slowly ad

just choke clockwise as the engine

warms up. Wait until engine runs smoothly before

each choke adjustment.

8. V

erify choke is turned fully clockwise, and throttle

lever is fully to the right when engine is warmed up

and running smoothly.

14 Owner’s Manual for Snow Blower

Operation

Electric Start

Proceed as follows to perform electric start:

1. See Before Starting Engine.

2. See Figure 3-3. Insert key (A) into key s

lot.

011071

A

C

B

Figure 3-3. Electric Start

3. V

erify fuel shutoff (B) is turned counterclockwise to

OPEN.

4. Set choke cont

rol lever (C) to CHOKE:

• On GC2800B, turn choke control lever to the left.

• On GC300B, turn choke counterclockwise.

NOTE: Leav

e choke control lever in RUN if engine is

already warm.

5. See Figure 3-4. Connect a heavy-duty extension

cord into control box (D) and plug extension cord

int

o a 120V outlet.

011072

D

E

Figure 3-4. Control Box and Starter Button

6. Push

starter button (E) until engine starts, then

release button.

NOTE: Do

not push starter button more than 10 times at

intervals of 5 seconds on, 5 seconds off. If engine will not

start, see Troubleshooting.

7. Slo

wly adjust choke clockwise as engine warms

up. Wait until engine runs smoothly before each

choke adjustment.

8. V

erify choke is fully in the clockwise position and

throttle lever is fully to the right when engine is

warmed up and running smoothly.

Stopping the Engine

Pull key out of key slot to stop engine.

Operating the Unit

Controls

011075

F

G

H

A

C

D

B

E

Figure 3-5. Controls

A Drive control lever E

Discharge chute height

control leve

r

B

Discharge chute rotation 

control lever

F Gear selector

C LED headlight switch G Auger control lever

D Heated grips switch H Handle

Operating the Unit

(000724)

WARNING

Personal injury. Never use unit as a snow plow.

Doing so could result in death, personal injury, or

property or equipment damage.

NOTE: If ground speed of unit is too fast, release drive

control lever and shift to a slower speed to prevent the

discharge chute from becoming overloaded and clogged.

NOTE: Ra

ise snow thrower in deeper snow by pushing

down on handlebars to remove some of the top layer of

snow first, or take a half-width pass. A second or third

pass will remove remaining snow more easily.

Owner’s Manual for Snow Blower 15

Operation

Proceed as follows to operate unit:

1. Star

t engine. See Starting the Engine.

2. Aft

er engine has warmed up, set throttle to maxi-

mum speed.

3. See Figure 3-5. Set gear selector (F) to desired

gear. See Selecting Gears.

4. V

erify snow blower auger is clear of snow before

engaging auger control lever.

5. Push

auger lever (G) down to handle (H) to start

snow blower auger.

6. Gently squ

eeze drive control lever (A) to engage

wheels.

7. Allo

w auger to operate for one to two minutes to

remove buildup and prevent icing when snow

removal is complete.

8. Rele

ase drive and auger levers and pull out key to

shut down engine.

Selecting Gears

(000726)

Personal injury. Verify drive control lever is released

before shifting gears. Failure to do so could result in

personal injury, or property or equipment damage.

WARNING

See Figure 3-5. Gear selector allows for the selection of:

• Six forward gears labeled 1 (slowest) to 6 (fastest).

• Two reverse gears labeled R1 (slowest) to R2

(fastest).

Changing the Discharge Chute Angle

The angle of the top portion of the discharge chute can

be adjusted up or down to change the distance snow is

thrown.

1. See Figure 3-5. Set discharge chute height control

lever (E) forward to lower the discharge chute

d

eflector to blow snow shorter distances.

2. Set d

ischarge chute height control lever back to

raise discharge chute deflector to blow snow lon-

ger distances.

Operating the Heated Grips

1. See Figure 3-5. Set heated grips switch (D) to ON

to turn on heated grips.

2. Set sw

itch to OFF to turn off heated grips.

Operating the LED Headlight

1. See Figure 3-5. Set LED headlight switch (C) to

ON to turn LED headlight on.

2. Set LED hea

dlight switch to OFF to turn LED head-

light off.

Adjusting the Skid Shoes

Skid shoes can be adjusted to improve performance on

the desired surface. Set skid shoes to lowest position for

smooth pavement without defects. For gravel type sur-

faces, raise skid shoes to a he

ight which allows the most

snow to be removed without disturbing the gravel sur-

face.

1. See Figure 3-6. Loosen jam nuts (A) using a 1/2 in

wrench.

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A

B

Figure 3-6. Adjusting Skid Plates

2. Position skid sh

oes (B) to the desired height.

3. T

ighten jam nuts.

NOTE: Bot

h skid shoes must be set at the same height.

16 Owner’s Manual for Snow Blower

Operation

Removing Clogs in Auger Housing or

Discharge Chute

(000727)

WARNING

Personal injury. Before performing any maintenance

procedure or inspection, stop the engine, remove key, and

allow unit to cool. Failure to do so could result in death,

personal injury, or property or equipment damage.

Proceed as follows to remove clogs in auger housing or

discharge chute:

1. See Figure 3-7. Use shovel (A) to clean snow from

discharge chute or auger housing.

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A

Figure 3-7. Clearing Clog

2. Star

t unit to clean out any remaining material and

repeat cleaning process as needed until snow dis-

charges freely.

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