Generac Power Systems GC2800B

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