Generac Snow Blowers

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Dexmar

Discussion Starter · Oct 18, 2020

Hi good morning to all. I'm a new member on this site and I'm looking to buy a snow blower for the first time. I'm a member of Costco and I see they have snow blowers from Generac and a company I've never heard of before call Massimo.
Does anyone have any info or reviews of either one? I would really appreciate any help I can get in making a decision. Thank you very much and stay safe.

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A. Bear

· #101 · Jan 12, 2021

hallwax0r said:
Canadian here - bought one of these at Costco. Mine came with auger belts that had issues - they were brittle, slipping and one snapped after first use. Replaced both auger belts, working well now, but sure leaves a bad taste for a brand new machine.
Couldn’t cross reference the belts using the part numbers stamped on them. Bought and installed 4L380s (4L, 38 inch) to replace.

I'm awaiting delivery of the 30" Generac snowblower and would like to have replacement belts on hand in case I run into the same belt issues also. The Gates 4LXP945 number on the belts indeed, have no apparent cross reference numbers. However, from looking at the manual for that machine, the auger belt part number is 40265, which is a 30" belt, but the belts you purchased (4L380) are 38" belts. Can you possibly shed a bit of light on that discrepancy for me? Also wondering if you've run into any other issues of concern with your machine or how you like it in general. Thanks.

tabora

· #102 · Jan 12, 2021 (Edited)

A. Bear said:
The Gates 4LXP945 number on the belts indeed, have no apparent cross reference numbers.

That's a metric fan belt size: Truflex G 4LXP945 Keilriemen. Länge in mm: 945 Breite in mm: 12.5
So, 37.2" long, 1/2" wide.

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A. Bear

· #103 · Jan 12, 2021

tabora said:
That's a metric fan belt size: Truflex G 4LXP945 Keilriemen. Länge in mm: 945 Breite in mm: 12.5
So, 37.2" long, 1/2" wide.

Thank you for the clarification, tabora. The manuals for both the Dr and the rebadged Generac machines both list 40265 (30") auger belts. I wonder why there's a discrepancy between the manuals and what belts come installed on these machines.

ExChiefJim

· #104 · Feb 19, 2021

A. Bear said:
Thank you for the clarification, tabora. The manuals for both the Dr and the rebadged Generac machines both list 40265 (30") auger belts. I wonder why there's a discrepancy between the manuals and what belts come installed on these machines.

Yes, thank you for the clarification, tabora it was a huge help in understanding things. A. Bear I found the same thing with the DR manual. Even with this new information, I was still struggling to find 13mm x 945mm auger belt. The 4L370 is 941mm which is close but I didn't want to be short and have the auger engaging spontaneously. The 4L380 is 966mm but I don't see how I am going to make up the extra slack with the tensioner. So I gave up and went to DR's website to purchase a replacement belt from them and when I checked the exploded parts view on the website I found that part number 402651 is now called out as "BELT-AUGER DR-SB1 24IN 30IN 34IN | Gates Powerated 4L370K/6837" and just like that we have our cross references in US notation.

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Kiss4aFrog

· #105 · Feb 20, 2021

Welcome to SBF Jim

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Metasyntax

· #106 · Nov 4, 2021

Bought a Generac GC2800B (SB13128GENG) from Costco Canada for $1299, delivered.

It's got the same Loncin G250FDS engine that Toro uses except instead of an oil drain extension pipe, there's some extra holes that allow used oil to drain INTO THE TRANSMISSION CASE.

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Mr. JT Monk

· #107 · Nov 4, 2021

Metasyntax said:
Bought a Generac GC2800B (SB13128GENG) from Costco Canada for $1299, delivered.

It's got the same Loncin G250FDS engine that Toro uses except instead of an oil drain extension pipe, there's some extra holes that allow used oil to drain INTO THE TRANSMISSION CASE.

Oh joy. . . . (sarcasm) Nothing like a well lubed snow blower puck drive. .

Looks like maybe order the short drain pipe from another brand that uses one.

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Oneacer

· #108 · Nov 4, 2021

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@Metasyntax,

As mentioned, you can add an extension pipe on that or some use a Drainzit extension....

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Zavie

· #109 · Nov 4, 2021

Siphon out oil using a vacuum type oil change device

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ABE204

· #110 · 8 mo ago

Oneacer said:
@Metasyntax,

As mentioned, you can add an extension pipe on that or some use a Drainzit extension....

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I am ready to do my first oil change on my Costco purchased Generac 2800B. Looking into this horribly placed oil drain plug, It is going to make a mess no matter what I do.

I am hoping to pick up either this extension pipe or drainzit extension. Could you provide a link or correct size for either solution?

tabora

· #111 · 8 mo ago (Edited)

ABE204 said:
I am ready to do my first oil change on my Costco purchased Generac 2800B. Looking into this horribly placed oil drain plug, It is going to make a mess no matter what I do.

I am hoping to pick up either this extension pipe or drainzit extension. Could you provide a link or correct size for either solution?

~~The drain plug bolt is listed as a M12×1.5×15, so either of these Drainzits should work fine: 1012 (1/4" hose) or 1412 (3/8" hose).~~
See updates below...
If you tip the engine straight away from the drain plug, you can install the Drainzit and then actually use it for the oil change.

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ABE204

· #112 · 8 mo ago (Edited)

tabora said:
The drain plug bolt is listed as a M12×1.5×15, so either of these Drainzits should work fine: 1012 (1/4" hose) or 1412 (3/8" hose). If you tip the engine straight away from the drain plug, you can install the Drainzit and then actually use it for the oil change.

Thank you! Now just one question before I order.. I went to test the socket size on the actual drain plug and a 12MM socket is to big, 10MM fits perfect. With that logic would it actually be a M10 Drain plug..? Or could it still be a M12×1.5×15 that uses a 10MM socket?

Edit, I contacted Generac Support, Who rerouted me to DR Power support. For Generac 2800B / SB13128GENG, they confirmed the Drain Plug size is M10 x 1.0 and DR Part number: 403561.

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tabora

· #113 · 8 mo ago (Edited)

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ABE204 said:
Thank you! Now just one question before I order.. I went to test the socket size on the actual drain plug and a 12MM socket is to big, 10MM fits perfect. With that logic would it actually be a M10 Drain plug..? Or could it still be a M12×1.5×15 that uses a 10MM socket?

An M12 fine JIS flange bolt may use a 10mm socket wrench? Anyway, it's the threads that are important, not the socket size.
This is what the Honda M12 drain bolt looks like...

ABE204 said:
Edit, I contacted Generac Support, Who rerouted me to DR Power support. For Generac 2800B / SB13128GENG, they confirmed the Drain Plug size is M10 x 1.0 and DR Part number: 403561.

I was going by the Loncin site that listed the drain plug as M10 up to 200cc and M12 starting at 240cc; this is the same as for Honda GX engines. However, your engine model G250FDS is not specifically listed on their engine site, so I would go with what your Generac / DR Power support person told you. In that case, you want the Drainzit 1010.

To be on the safe side, tip your unit so that the oil drain is above the oil level (on my Honda, a 4x4 plus a 2x4 under that side's track did it, I think) , remove the plug and take it to your hardware store. They will have a metric bolt thread gauge in the hardware aisle.

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deezlfan

· #114 · 8 mo ago

Fasteners and plugs are sized by the thread size not by the size wrench that engages the head.

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Metasyntax

· #115 · 8 mo ago

Oil drain plug is M10 x 1.25 x 15mm with 10mm hex head.
(GC2800B model / G250FDS engine)

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Tony-chicago

· #116 · 8 mo ago

2 posts in almost 70 months. Nice. And Thank you for your effort in this.
Great.

bubbasnmp

· #117 · 6 mo ago

I couldn't find the site ExChiefJim mentioned above with the cross to Gates but using the info in that post and the one from tabora showing they are metric belts,
I now have Gates 6734 and 6837 belts. Came across this Amazon review later with the same parts numbers. Have not done the install yet so not sure how they will perform.

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GC3000B Generac 30-in Snow Blower, Orange and Black : Amazon.ca: Patio, Lawn & Garden

Find products from Generac at low prices. Shop online for barbecues, mowers, garden tools, generators, snow blowers and more at Amazon.ca

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To help others here are belt specs for the 30” model. 1 Drive belt, original # 3XLP870 Truflex. Measures 870mm, 3L is 3/8”, convert mm to inches and the belt is 34-1/4” x 3/8” . This belt is readily available in Kevlar. Gates PoweRated 3L340K, or 8423-6734.
For the 2 auger belts, the original number is 4LXP945 Truflex, 40265 on the parts list on the 30” model. Measures 945mm x 12.5mm. Converted to inches is 37.2” x 1/2” or 37-3/16” x 1/2”. Readily available Gates PoweRated 4L370K, or 6837. Amazon has multiple vendors of these numbers.

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saha.ashok

· #118 · 3 mo ago

ExChiefJim said:
Yes, thank you for the clarification, tabora it was a huge help in understanding things. A. Bear I found the same thing with the DR manual. Even with this new information, I was still struggling to find 13mm x 945mm auger belt. The 4L370 is 941mm which is close but I didn't want to be short and have the auger engaging spontaneously. The 4L380 is 966mm but I don't see how I am going to make up the extra slack with the tensioner. So I gave up and went to DR's website to purchase a replacement belt from them and when I checked the exploded parts view on the website I found that part number 402651 is now called out as "BELT-AUGER DR-SB1 24IN 30IN 34IN | Gates Powerated 4L370K/6837" and just like that we have our cross references in US notation.

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I am a new member and am looking for some guidance.
I have a Snow Blower Model Generac 3000SB (SB15130GENG) Serial Number: 3008854721
The auger belts have come off. Can someone please advise if it is easy to put the belt back on the pulleys without taking the machine apart? Can someone provide a link to the instructions or a video which explains what needs to be done?
If the machine needs to be taken apart then I am probably better off replacing the set of two auger belts.
I wrote to the manufacture and they wrote-“The 30 inch model has two auger belts and the set of 2 is $56.89 - part number A0001468803. Here's a link to order on the web site and the final price and delivery would be given after we do a shipping and tax quote.

Ordering Parts | DR Power Equipment

The problem is that I am in Canada and therefore cannot order the belts from the link above. Does anyone know the specs or details of the belt so that I can look for a generic replacement locally?

HillnGullyRider

· #119 · 3 mo ago

saha.ashok said:
I am a new member and am looking for some guidance.
I have a Snow Blower Model Generac 3000SB (SB15130GENG) Serial Number: 3008854721
The auger belts have come off. Can someone please advise if it is easy to put the belt back on the pulleys without taking the machine apart? Can someone provide a link to the instructions or a video which explains what needs to be done?
If the machine needs to be taken apart then I am probably better off replacing the set of two auger belts.
I wrote to the manufacture and they wrote-“The 30 inch model has two auger belts and the set of 2 is $56.89 - part number A0001468803. Here's a link to order on the web site and the final price and delivery would be given after we do a shipping and tax quote.

Ordering Parts | DR Power Equipment

The problem is that I am in Canada and therefore cannot order the belts from the link above. Does anyone know the specs or details of the belt so that I can look for a generic replacement locally?

Your belt may be worn past usefulness.
If there is not enough space to thread a new belt between the Auger and Drive pulleys then yes you'll have to separate the bucket from the machine. I generally do this automatically because I want to get in there and check the idlers, pivot points, and lube.
Some models, like certain Toro, don't separate . If you have a bolt-on bucket, you may have to separate.
First you'll need to tip the machine up into the service position, then pull the bottom cover and see what you have to work with. There are plenty of belt swap videos on youtube, the procedure is similar between most brands.

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HwS

· #120 · 13 d ago

THANK YOU for the decoding research on belt sizes. I have spent a year getting bad advice and buying belts that didn't fit. You solved it and made it look easy! Thanks also for the oil-draining tips. What a mess last year!

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