Lawn-Boy Insight 33006 User manual

Form No. 3353-639 Rev A
Insight™ Series Snowthrower
Model No. 33006—Serial No. 260000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Introduction
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and
product damage. You are responsible for operating the
product properly and safely.
You may contact Lawn-Boy directly at www.Lawn-Boy.com
for product and accessory information, help finding a
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Whenever you need service, genuine Lawn-Boy parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Lawn-Boy Customer Service and have the
model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on
the product. Write the numbers in the space provided.
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Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002
The enclosed
Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied
for information regarding the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance,
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.
Safety
This snowthrower meets or exceeds the B71.3
specifications of the American National Standards
Instituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.
Read and understand the contents of this manual
beforetheengineiseverstarted.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this snowthrower
could result in injury or death. To reduce this potential,
comply with the following safety instructions.
The following instructions have been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3-2005 and the ISO 8437:1989
standard.
This snowthrower is capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury.
Training
•Read, understand and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before operating this unit.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and
disengage the controls quickly.
© 2005—Lawn-Boy® Inc.
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Register at www.Lawn-Boy.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved

•Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
•Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children.
•Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Preparation
•Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires,
and other foreign objects.
•Release the control bar to disengage the rotor blades
before starting the engine.
•Do not operate the equipment without wearing
adequate winter garments. Avoid loose fitting clothing
that can get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that
will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
•Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
– Use an approved fuel container.
– Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
– Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors.
– Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground, away from your vehicle,
before filling.
– When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment
on a trailer with a portable container, rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
– Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times, until refueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
– Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled
fuel.
– If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
•Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by
Lawn-Boy for all units with electric starting motors.
•Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed
rock surface. This product is intended for use only on
paved surfaces.
•Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running (except when specifically recommended by
Lawn-Boy).
•Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or repair
to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown
from the machine.
Operation
•Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
•Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
•After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
disconnect the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the snowthrower for any damage, and repair
the damage before restarting and operating the
snowthrower.
•If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
•Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the collector/impeller
housing or discharge chute, and when making any
repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
•When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snowthrower,
stop the engine and make certain the rotor blades and
all moving parts have stopped.
•Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting
the engine and for transporting the snowthrower in or
out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
•Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
•Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards,
and other safety protective devices in place and working.
•Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where
property damage can occur. Keep children and others
away.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto
clear snow at too fast a rate.
•Look behind and use care when backing up with the
snowthrower.
•Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility
or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm
hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge
Chute
Hand contact with the rotor blades is a common cause of
injury associated with snowthrowers. Never use your hand
to clean out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
•Shut the engine off !
•Wait10secondstobesuretherotorbladeshave
stopped rotating.
•Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
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Maintenance and Storage
•Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
•Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside
a building where ignition sources are present such as hot
water heaters, space heaters, or clothes dryers. Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
•Always refer to this operator’s manual for important
details if the snowthrower is to be stored for an
extended period.
•Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
•Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freeze-up of the rotor blades.
Lawn-Boy Snowthrower Safety
The following list contains safety information specificto
Lawn-Boy products or other safety information that you
must know.
•Rotating rotor blades can injure fingers or hands.
Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge
opening while operating the snowthrower. Keep your
face, hands, feet, and any other part of your body or
clothing away from moving or rotating parts.
•Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and inspecting
the snowthrower, and before unclogging the discharge
chute, stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor
all moving parts to stop.
•Use a stick, not your hands,toremoveobstructions
from the discharge chute.
•Before leaving the operating position, stop the engine,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
•Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that could get caught
in moving parts.
•If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible,
or lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation.
Also, tighten any loose fasteners.
•Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
•Do not use the snowthrower on a roof.
•Do not touch the engine while it is running or soon
after it has stopped because the engine may be hot
enough to cause a burn.
•Perform only those maintenance instructions described
in this manual. Before performing any maintenance,
service, or adjustment, stop the engine, remove the key,
and disconnect the wire from the spark plug. If major
repairs are ever needed, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
•Do not change the governor settings on the engine.
•When storing the snowthrower for more than 30 days,
drain the fuel from the fuel tank to prevent a potential
hazard. Store fuel in an approved fuel container.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchbeforestoring
the snowthrower.
•Purchase only genuine Lawn-Boy replacement parts
and accessories.
Safety and Instructional Decals
Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals.
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104-4135
105-1978
Reorder part no. 108-7339
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105-1981
Reorder part no. 105-3523
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Setup
1. Installing the Upper Handle
1. Removethehandleknob(Figure3).
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Figure 3
1. Handle knob 2. Handle rod
2. Removethehandlerodfromthehandle(Figure3).
3. Attach the upper handle to the lower handle (Figure 4).
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Figure4
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4. Hold the upper handle in place and install the handle
rod from the left side of the upper handle (Figure 5).
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Figure 5
5. Install the handle knob on the handle rod and tighten
the knob until it is snug.
6. Adjust the handle height if necessary. Refer to Adjusting
the Handle Height.
7. Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary. Refer
to Adjusting the Control Cable.
2. Adjusting the Handle
Height
You may raise or lower the upper handle to a position
comfortable for you.
Note: You cannot raise the upper handle more than in a
straight line with the lower handle.
1. Loosenthehandleknob(Figure6).
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Figure 6
2. Move the upper handle to the desired position (Figure
7).
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Figure 7
3. Tighten the handle knob (Figure 8).
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Figure 8
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Product Overview
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Figure 9
1. Discharge chute 5. Control panel
2. Chute handle 6. Handle knob
3. Control bar 7. Rotor blades (inside the
housing)
4. Upper handle 8. Fuel tank cap
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5
6
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Figure 10
1. Key switch 4. Recoil start
2. Primer 5. Cord connection
3. Electric-start button 6. Choke lever
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Mixing the Gasoline and Oil
This snowthrower uses a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture. Use
Lawn-Boy 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer Added)
or an equivalent high-grade, NMMA TCW III-certified
two-cycle oil.
Important: To prevent engine damage, do not use
automotive oil (such as SAE 30 or 10W30) or fuel mixed
at the wrong gasoline-to-oil ratio.
1. Pour a half US gallon (1.9 liters) of fresh, unleaded
gasoline into an approved fuel container.
2. Add two-cycle oil to the gasoline according to the chart
below (Figure 11):
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Figure 11
50:1 Gasoline-to-Oil Ratio Mixing Chart
Gasoline Oil
1.5 US gallons (5.7 liters) 4.0 ounces (120 ml)
2 US gallons (7.6 liters) 5.2 ounces (160 ml)
3 US gallons (11.4 liters) 8.0 ounces (240 ml)
3. Install the cap on the fuel container.
4. Shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil
thoroughly.
5. Slowly remove the cap and add the remaining amount
of gasoline.
Note: Do not mix gasoline and oil in the fuel tank. Oil
at room temperature mixes easier and more thoroughly
than cold oil. Oil below 32°F (0°C) requires additional
mixing
Filling the Fuel Tank
Fill the fuel tank with a fresh mixture of gasoline and oil
mixed at the proper ratio (Figure 12).
1 / 2 i n ( 1c m )
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1/2 inch (1.3 cm)
Figure 12
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Starting the Engine
1. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the On position
(Figure 13).
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Figure 13
2. Move the choke lever to the right (Figure 14).
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Figure 14
3. Firmly push in the primer 2 times with your thumb,
holding the primer in for a second before releasing it
each time (Figure 15).
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Figure 15
Note: Take your glove off when you push in the
primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole.
4. Start the engine using either the electric-start button
(Figure 16) or the recoil starter (Figure 17).
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Figure 16
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Figure 17
Important: Run the electric starter no more than
10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds
off. Running the electric starter extensively can
overheat and damage it. If the engine does not start
after this series of attempts, wait at least 40 minutes
to allow the starter to cool before attempting to
start it again. If the engine does not start after the
second series of attempts, take the snowthrower to
an Authorized Service Dealer for service.
5. Withtheenginerunning,movethechokelevertothe
left slowly.
If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a
power outlet, someone can inadvertently start
the snowthrower and injure people or damage
property.
Unplug the power cord whenever you are not
starting the snowthrower.
Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise
to the Off position (Figure 18).
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Figure 18
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Starting the Rotor Blades
To start the rotor blades, hold the control bar against the
handle (Figure 19).
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Figure 19
Stopping the Rotor Blades
To stop the rotor blades, release the control bar (Figure 20).
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Figure 20
Adjusting the Discharge Chute
To adjust the discharge chute and the chute deflector, move
the chute handle as shown (Figure 21).
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Figure 21
1. Chute handle 2. Chute deflector
Preventing Freeze-up after Use
•Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving
parts from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and remove ice and snow from
the snowthrower.
•With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle
several times and push the electric start button once
(if applicable) to prevent the recoil and electric starters
from freezing up.
Operating Tips
The rotor blades can throw stones, toys, and other
foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to
the operator or to bystanders.
•Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that
the rotor blades could pick up and throw.
•Keep all children and pets away from the area
of operation.
•Remove the snow as soon as possible after it falls.
•To self-propel, raise the handle and tilt the snowthrower
slightly forward, lifting the wheels off the ground.
The more you tiltthehandleforward,thefasterthe
snowthrower self-propels.
•If the snowthrower does not propel itself forward on
slippery surfaces or in heavy snow, push forward on
the handle, but allow the snowthrower to work at its
own pace.
•Overlapeachs
wath to ensure complete snow removal.
•Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
•In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and
moving parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force
when trying to operate frozen controls. If you have
difficulty operating any control or part, start the engine
and let it run for a few minutes.
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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval Maintenance Procedure
After the first operating
hour
• Check the control cable both initially and after the first hour of operation; adjust it
if necessary.
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
Yearly
• Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
• Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the spark plug and replace it if
necessary.
• Inspect the rotor blades and have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor
blades and scraper if necessary.
• Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the drive belt and replace it if necessary.
Yearly or before storage • Prepare the snowthrower for storage.
Adjusting the Control Cable
Checking the Cable
Important: Check the control cable for proper
adjustment initially, after the first operating hour, and
then annually thereafter.
1. Move the control bar back toward the handle to remove
the slack in the cable (Figure 22).
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Figure 22
2. Ensure that a 6–1/2-inch (16.5 cm) gap exists between
the control bar and the handle (Figure 23). To adjust
the cable, refer to Adjusting the Cable.
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Figure 23
1. 6–1/2-inch (16.5 cm) gap
Important: The control cable must contain some
slack when you disengage the control bar for the
rotor blades to stop properly.
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Adjusting the Cable
1. Unhook the end of the control cable spring from the
control bar (Figure 24).
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Figure 24
1. End of control cable spring
2. Move the Z-fitting to a higher or lower hole om the
adjuster link as needed to obtain the 6-1/2-inch (16.5
cm) gap between the control bar and the handle (Figure
25).
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Figure 25
1. Z-fitting 2. Adjuster link
Note: Moving the Z-fitting higher decreases the gap
between the control bar and the handle; moving it lower
increases the gap.
3. Replace the spring cover and hook the end of the
control cable into the bottom hole of the control bar.
4. Check the adjustment; refer to Checking the Cable.
Note: After extended use, the drive belt may wear and lose
its proper belt tension. If the drive belt slips (continuously
squeals) under a heavy load, adjust the cable to increase the
belt tension. The belt may slip (squeal) in wet conditions; to
dry out the drive system, start the rotor and run it without
a load for 30seconds.
Inspecting the Rotor Blades
Before each season, inspect the rotor blades for wear. When
a rotor blade edge has worn down to the wear indicator
hole, have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor
blades and the scraper (Figure 26)
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Figure 26
1. Wear indicator hole
Storage
Storing the Snowthrower
•Gasoline fumes are highly flammable, explosive,
and dangerous if inhaled. If you store the product
in an area with an open flame, the gasoline fumes
mayigniteandcauseanexplosion.
•Do not store the snowthrower in a house (living
area), basement, or any other area where ignition
sources may be present, such as hot water and
space heaters, clothes dryers, furnaces, and other
like appliances.
Important: Donotusethechuteh
andle to lift the
snowthrower. This can damage the chute handle.
1. Add a fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel in the fuel
tank as directed.
Note: If you use Lawn-Boy 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel
Stabilizer Added), you do not need to add a fuel
stabilizer/conditioner.
2. Run the engine for 5 minutes to distribute the
conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
3. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
4. Use a hand pump to pump the fuel from the fuel tank
into an approved fuel container, or run the engine until
it stops.
5. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
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6. Choke or prime the engine, start it a third time, and run
the engine until it will not start.
7. Slowly pull the recoil starter until you feel resistance due
to compression pressure, then stop.
8. Release the starter tension gradually by allowing the
rope to go back slowly to prevent the engine from
reversing due to compression pressure.
9. Dispose of unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to
local codes, or use it in your automobile.
Note: Do not store stabilized fuel for more than
90 days.
10. Tighten all loose screws, bolts, and locknuts. Repair or
replace any damaged parts.
11. Clean the snowthrower thoroughly.
12. Coverthesnowthrowerandstoreitinaclean,dryplace
out of the reach of children. Allow the engine to cool
before storing it in any enclosure.
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Insight™ Snow Products The Lawn-Boy No-Worry Waranty
A Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use)
Conditions and Products Covered
Lawn-Boy, Inc. and its affiliate, Lawn-Boy Warranty Company, promise to repair
any Lawn-Boy Product used for residential purposes* if defective in materials or
workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component for a
period of two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation
costs. This warranty applies to all gasoline-powered, single-stage Lawn-Boy
Snowthrowers.
Limited Warranty for Commercial Use
Gasoline-powered Lawn-Boy Snowthrowers used for commercial, institutional,
or rental use are warranted for 45 days against defects in materials or
workmanship. Components failing due to normal wear are not covered by
this warranty.
Items and Conditions Not Covered
There is no other express warranty. This express warranty does not cover the
following:
•Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters, fuel, lubricants,
oil changes, spark plugs, cable/linkage adjustments, or brake and clutch
adjustments
•Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required
replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance
•Repairs necessary due to electrical supply irregularities or failure to properly
prepare the snowthrower prior to any period of non-use over three months
•Pickup and delivery charges
•Operational misuse, neglect, or accidents
•Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than a Lawn-Boy Service outlet
•Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties due to the following:
– failure to follow proper maintenance procedures
– snowthrower auger/paddles striking an object
– contaminants in the fuel system
– improper fuel or fuel/oil mixture (consult your Operator’s Manual if in
doubt)
– failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non-use over
three months
If you are having difficulty starting your unit, please check the Operator’s Manual
to ensure that you are using the correct starting procedures. This can save an
unnecessary visit to a Service Dealer.
Owner Responsibilities
You must maintain your Lawn-Boy Product by following the maintenance
procedures described in the Operator’s Manual. Such routine maintenance,
whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.
Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service
If you think that your Lawn-Boy Product contains a defect in materials or
workmanship, follow this procedure:
1. Contact any Lawn-Boy Authorized or Master Service Dealer to arrange
service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, refer to
the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory (look under "Lawn Mowers")
or access our website at www.Lawn-Boy.com. You may also call our
Lawn-Boy Customer Care Department toll free at 888-384-9941 (U.S.
customers) or 888-384-9944 (Canada customers)
2. Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the Service
Dealer.
3. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s analysis or
with the assistance provided, call us toll free at the numbers above or write
us at: Customer Care Department, Consumer Division, Lawn-Boy Warranty
Company, 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420-1196.
General Conditions
All repairs covered by these warranties must be performed byanAuthorizedor
Master Lawn-Boy Service Dealer using Lawn-Boy approved replacement parts.
Repair by a Lawn-Boy Service Dealer is your sole remedy under these warranties.
Neither Lawn-Boy, Inc. nor Lawn-Boy Warranty Company is liable
for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection
with the use of the Lawn-Boy Products covered by these warranties,
including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or
service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use pending
completion of repairs under these warranties.
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Countries Other than the United States or Canada
Customers who have purchased Lawn-Boy products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Lawn-Boy Distributor (Dealer) to obtain
guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee
information, contact the Lawn-Boy importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Lawn-Boy Warranty Company.
* Residential purposes means use of the product on the same lot as your home. Use at more than one location is considered
commercial use, and the commercial use warranty would apply.
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