Lawn-Boy Insight 34001 User manual

FormNo.3358-541RevB
Insight™Snowthrower
ModelNo.34001—SerialNo.280000001andUp
ModelNo.34002—SerialNo.280000001andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactLawn-Boydirectlyat
www.Lawn-Boy.comforproductandaccessory
information,helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryour
product.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineLawn-Boyparts,
oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealerorLawn-BoyCustomerServiceandhave
themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.
Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.
Theenclosed Engine Owner’ s Man ual issupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia
EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems,
maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe
orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.
Safety
ThissnowthrowermeetsorexceedstheB71.3
specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards
Instituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanual
beforeyoustarttheengine.
Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalert
youtopotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyall
safetymessagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoid
possibleinjuryordeath.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthissnowthrower
couldresultininjuryordeath.Toreducethis
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potential,complywiththefollowingsafety
instructions.
Thissnowthroweriscapableofamputatinghands
andfeetandofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobserve
thefollowingsafetyinstructionscouldresultin
seriousinjury.
Training
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthe
machineandinthemanual(s)beforeoperatingthis
unit.Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsand
theproperuseoftheequipment.Knowhowtostop
theunitanddisengagethecontrolsquickly.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatetheequipment.
Neverallowadultstooperatetheequipmentwithout
properinstruction.
•Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,
particularlysmallchildren.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.
Preparation
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis
tobeusedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,
wires,andotherforeignobjects.
•Donotoperatetheequipmentwithoutwearing
adequatewintergarments.Avoidloosetting
clothingthatcangetcaughtinmovingparts.Wear
footwearthatwillimprovefootingonslippery
surfaces.
•Handlefuelwithcare;itishighlyammable.
–Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.
–Neveraddfueltoarunningengineorhotengine.
–Fillfueltankoutdoorswithextremecare.Never
llfueltankindoors.
–Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleorona
truckortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Always
placecontainersontheground,awayfromyour
vehicle,beforelling.
–Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefuelitonthe
ground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatrailerwithaportablecontainer,
ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
–Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimes,
untilrefuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzle
lock-opendevice.
–Replacegasolinecapsecurelyandwipeupspilled
fuel.
–Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing
immediately.
–Donotsmokewhilehandlinggasoline.
•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallunitswithelectricstarting
motors.
•Donotattempttoclearsnowfromagravelor
crushedrocksurface.Thisproductisintendedfor
useonlyonpavedsurfaces.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile
theengineisrunning(exceptwhenspecically
recommendedbymanufacturer).
•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduring
operationorwhileperforminganadjustmentor
repairtoprotecteyesfromforeignobjectsthatmay
bethrownfromthemachine.
Operation
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor
crossinggraveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertfor
hiddenhazardsortrafc.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,
removetheignitionkey,thoroughlyinspectthe
snowthrowerforanydamage,andrepairthedamage
beforerestartingandoperatingthesnowthrower.
•Iftheunitshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stop
theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.
Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.
•Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating
position,beforeuncloggingtherotorbladehousing
ordischargechute,andwhenmakinganyrepairs,
adjustmentsorinspections.
•Whencleaning,repairing,orinspectingthe
snowthrower,stoptheengineandmakecertainthat
therotorbladesandallmovingpartshavestopped.
•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting
theengineandfortransportingthesnowthrower
inoroutofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;
exhaustfumesaredangerous.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.
•Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutproper
guardsandothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplace
andworking.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas
wherepropertydamagecanoccur.Keepchildren
andothersaway.
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•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattempting
toclearsnowattoofastarate.
•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupwiththe
snowthrower.
•Disengagepowertotherotorbladeswhen
snowthroweristransportedornotinuse.
•Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgood
visibilityorlight.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,and
keeparmholdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.
ClearingaCloggedDischarge
Chute
Handcontactwiththerotatingrotorbladesinsidethe
dischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseofinjury
associatedwithsnowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto
cleanoutthedischargechute.
Toclearthechute:
•Shuttheengineoff!
•Wait10secondstobesuretherotorbladeshave
stoppedrotating.
•Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstobesuretheequipmentisinsafeworking
condition.
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltank
insideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,
suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothes
dryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringin
anyenclosure.
•AlwaysrefertotheOperator’sManualforimportant
detailsifthesnowthroweristobestoredforan
extendedperiod.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowingsnow
topreventfreeze-upoftherotorblades.
Lawn-BoySnowthrowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toLawn-Boyproductsorothersafetyinformationthat
youmustknow .
•Rotatingrotorbladescaninjurengersor
hands.Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthesnowthrower.
Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart
ofyourbodyorclothingawayfrommovingor
rotatingparts.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairing,andinspecting
thesnowthrower,andbeforeuncloggingthe
dischargechute,stoptheengine,removethekey,
andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,stopthe
engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,
illegible,orlost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginning
operation.Also,tightenanyloosefasteners.
•Donotusethesnowthroweronaroof.
•Donottouchtheenginewhileitisrunningorsoon
afterithasstoppedbecausetheenginemaybehot
enoughtocauseaburn.
•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructions
describedinthismanual.Beforeperformingany
maintenance,service,oradjustment,stoptheengine
andremovethekey.Ifmajorrepairsareeverneeded,
contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
•Whenstoringthesnowthrowerformorethan30
days,drainthefuelfromthefueltanktoprevent
apotentialhazard.Storefuelinanapprovedfuel
container.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch
beforestoringthesnowthrower.
•PurchaseonlygenuineLawn-Boyreplacementparts
andaccessories.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamaged
decals.
104-4135
108-4930(Model34001only)
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
5.EngineswitchOff
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,rotorblades—stop
theenginebeforeleaving
themachine.
6.Primer
3.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine.
7.Pushtheprimerthree
timestoprimetheengine.
4.EngineswitchOn8.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualbeforechecking
engineoillevel.
110-3417
110-9363
1.Choke
114-3753(Model34002only)
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,rotorblades—stopthe
enginebeforeleavingthemachine.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
4.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforecheckingengineoil
level.
5.EngineswitchOn
6.EngineswitchOff
7.Primer
8.Pushtheprimerthreetimestoprimetheengine.
9.Plugthemachineintopowertheelectricstarter.
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114-3794
1.Hotsurface(onexhaustbafe)
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1.Nopartsrequired–Unfoldthehandle.
Dischargechute1
Bolt3
Locknut3
Spacer2
2.
Washer1
Installthedischargechute.
3.Nopartsrequired–Adjustthehandleheight.
1.UnfoldingtheHandle
Procedure
1.Removetheendcapsfromthebottomendsofthe
handle(Figure3).
Figure3
1.Endcaps3.Lowerhandleknob(2)
2.Handlebolt(2)
2.Loosenthelowerhandleknobsandpulloutthe
handleboltsuntilyoucanmovethehandlefreely
(Figure3).
3.Rotatethehandletotheoperatingposition
(Figure4).
Figure4
4.Installthehandleboltsandtightenthehandleknobs
untiltheyaresnug.
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Important:EnsurethattheR-clampisproperly
positionedandthatthecablerunsthroughitto
preventpinchingthecable(Figure5).
Figure5
1.R-clamp2.Cable
5.Installtheropeguide(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Ropeguide3.Locknut
2.Washer
6.Insertthestarterropeintheropeguide(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Rope2.Ropeguide
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2.InstallingtheDischarge
Chute
1Dischargechute
3Bolt
3Locknut
2Spacer
1Washer
Procedure
Installthedischargechuteasshown(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Bolt4.Locknut
2.Dischargechute5.Washer
3.Spacer
3.AdjustingtheHandleHeight
Procedure
Raiseorlowertheupperhandletoaposition
comfortableforyou.
Note:Youcannotraisetheupperhandlehigherthanin
astraightlinewiththelowerhandle.
1.Loosentheupperhandleknobandmovetheupper
handletothedesiredposition(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Upperhandle2.Upperhandleknob
2.Tightentheupperhandleknob.
3.Wheneveryouadjustthehandleheight,checkthe
controlcableadjustmentandadjustit,ifnecessary.
RefertoAdjustingtheControlCableinMaintenance.
4.FillingtheEnginewithOil
Procedure
Yoursnowthrowerdoesnotcomewithoilintheengine,
butitdoescomewithabottleofoil.
Important:Beforestartingtheengine,llthe
enginewithoil.
Note:Thebottleofoilmaycontainmorethanis
required.Donotoverlltheengine.
Maxll:21oz.(0.62l),type:automotivedetergentoil
withanAPIserviceclassicationofSJ,SL,orhigher.
•Fortemperaturesabove32°F(0°C),useSAE30.
•Fortemperaturesbetween0°Fand32°F(–18°Cand
0°C),useSAE5W30orSAE10.
•Fortemperaturesbelow0°F(–18°C),useSAE
0W30.
1.Movethesnowthrowertoalevelsurface.
2.Cleanaroundtheoilllcap(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Oilllcap
3.Unscrewtheoilllcapandremoveit.
4.Withthesnowthrowerintheoperatingposition,
carefullypouroilintothecrankcaseuntilthepoint
ofoverow.
5.Screwtheoilllcapintotheoilllholeandtighten
itsecurely.
5.AdjustingtheControlCable
Procedure
RefertoAdjustingtheControlCableinMaintenance.
ProductOverview
Figure11
1.Chutedeector7.Upperhandleknob
2.Dischargechute8.Fueltankcap
3.Dischargechutehandle9.Controlpanel
4.Controlbar10.Oildrainplug
5.Upperhandle11.Oilllcap
6.Recoilstarthandle
Figure12
1.Recoilstarthandle3.Ignitionkey
2.Primer4.Chokelever
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyou
andothers.
•Topreventastaticchargefromigniting
thegasoline,placethecontainerand/or
snowthroweronthegroundbeforelling,
notinavehicleoronanobject.
•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineis
cold.Wipeupspills.
•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingor
aroundanopenameorsparks.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,
outofthereachofchildren.
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FillingtheFuelTank
Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedgasoline(Figure13).
Figure13
1.1/4inch(6mm)
Important:DonotuseE85orE20fuel.Alternative
fuelswithhighalcoholcontentcancausehard
starting,poorengineperformance,andmaycause
internalenginedamage.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Movethesnowthrowertoalevelsurface.
2.Cleanaroundtheoilllcap(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Oilllcap
3.Unscrewtheoilllcapandremoveit.
4.Iftheoillevelislow,keepthesnowthrowerinthe
operatingpositionandcarefullypouroilintothe
crankcaseuntilthepointofoverow .(Max.ll:21
oz.(0.62l),type:SAE30detergentoilwithanAPI
serviceclassicationofSJ,SL,orhigher.)
5.Screwtheoilllcapintotheoilllholeandtighten
itsecurely.
StartingtheEngine
1.TurntheignitionkeyclockwisetotheOnposition
(Figure15).
Figure15
2.Pulloutthechokelever(Figure16).
Figure16
1.Chokelever
3.Firmlypushintheprimer3timeswithyourthumb,
holdingtheprimerinaforasecondbeforereleasing
iteachtime(Figure17).
Figure17
Note:Removeyourglovewhenyoupushinthe
primersothataircannotescapefromtheprimer
hole.
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Important:Donotusetheprimerorthechoke
iftheenginehasbeenrunningandishot.
Excessiveprimingmayoodtheengineand
preventitfromstarting.
4.Connectanextensioncordtoapowersourceand
thesnowthrower,andpushtheelectric-startbutton
(model34002only)(Figure18)orpulltherecoil
starter(Figure19).
Figure18
1.Electric-startbutton2.Extensioncord
Figure19
Important:Runtheelectricstarternomore
than10timesatintervalsof5secondson,then
5secondsoff.Runningtheelectricstarter
extensivelycanoverheatanddamageit.Ifthe
enginedoesnotstartafterthisseriesofattempts,
waitatleast40minutestoallowthestarterto
coolbeforeattemptingtostartitagain.Ifthe
enginedoesnotstartafterthesecondseriesof
attempts,takethesnowthrowertoanAuthorized
ServiceDealerforservice(model34002only).
5.Whiletheengineisrunning,pushinthechokelever.
6.Unplugtheextensioncordfromthepowersource
andthesnowthrower(model34002only).
Ifyouleavethesnowthrowerpluggedintoa
poweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystart
thesnowthrowerandinjurepeopleordamage
property(model34002only).
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthesnowthrower.
EngagingtheRotorBlades
Toengagetherotorblades,holdthecontrolbaragainst
thehandle(Figure20).
Figure20
DisengagingtheRotorBlades
Todisengagetherotorblades,releasethecontrolbar
(Figure21).
Figure21
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StoppingtheEngine
Tostoptheengine,turntheignitionkey
counterclockwisetotheOffposition(Figure22).
Figure22
AdjustingtheDischargeChute
Toadjustthedischargechute,movethechutehandle
asshown(Figure23).
Figure23
Toadjustthedeector,movethechutehandleasshown
(Figure24).
Figure24
PreventingFreeze-upafter
Use
•Lettheenginerunforafewminutestoprevent
movingpartsfromfreezing.Stoptheengine,wait
forallmovingpartstostop,andremoveiceand
snowfromthesnowthrower.
•Cleanoffanysnowandicefromthebaseofthe
chute.
•Rotatethedischargechuteleftandrighttofreeit
fromanyicebuildup.
•WiththeignitionkeyintheOffposition,pullthe
recoilstarterhandleseveraltimesandpushthe
electricstartbuttononce(model34002only)to
preventtherecoilandelectricstartersfromfreezing
up.
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand
movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforce
whentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhave
difcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart,startthe
engineandletitrunforafewminutes.
OperatingTips
Therotorbladescanthrowstones,toys,and
otherforeignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonal
injurytotheoperatorortobystanders.
•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects
thattherotorbladescouldpickupand
throw.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe
areaofoperation.
•Removethesnowassoonaspossibleafteritfalls.
•Ifthesnowthrowerdoesnotpropelitselfforward
onslipperysurfacesorinheavysnow,pushforward
onthehandle,butallowthesnowthrowertowork
atitsownpace.
•Overlapeachswathtoensurecompletesnow
removal.
•Dischargethesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Afterthersthour•Checkthecontrolcableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.
Aftertherst2hours•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily•Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
Yearly
•Checkthecontrolcableandadjustitifnecessary.
•InspecttherotorbladesandhaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacetherotor
bladesandscraperifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthesparkplugandreplaceitifnecessary.
•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectthedrivebeltandreplaceitifnecessary.
Yearlyorbeforestorage•Preparethesnowthrowerforstorage.
AdjustingtheControlCable
CheckingtheControlCable
ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour—Check
thecontrolcableandadjustitif
necessary.
Yearly—Checkthecontrolcableand
adjustitifnecessary.
Movethecontrolbarbacktowardthehandletoremove
theslackinthecontrolcable(Figure25).
Figure25
1.Controlbar2.1/16-inchto1/8-inch(2
mmto3mm)gap
Note:Ensurethata1/16-inchto1/8-inch(2mmto3
mm)gapexistsbetweenthecontrolbarandthehandle
(Figure25).
Important:Thecontrolcablemustcontainsome
slackwhenyoudisengagethecontrolbarforthe
rotorbladestostopproperly.
AdjustingtheControlCable
1.Slideupthespringcoverandunhookthespring
fromtheadjusterlink(Figure26).
Figure26
1.Adjusterlink3.Springcover
2.Z-tting4.Unhookthespringhere.
Note:Youcanpulluptheadjusterlinkandcableto
makeunhookingthespringeasier.
2.MovetheZ-ttingtoahigherorlowerholeonthe
adjusterlinkasneededtoobtainthe1/16-inchto
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1/8-inch(2mmto3mm)gapbetweenthecontrol
barandthehandle(Figure25).
Note:MovingtheZ-ttinghigherdecreasesthe
gapbetweenthecontrolbarandthehandle;moving
itlowerincreasesthegap.
3.Hookthespringtotheadjusterlinkandslidethe
springcoverovertheadjusterlink.
4.Checktheadjustment;refertoCheckingtheControl
Cable.
Note:Thebeltmayslip(squeal)inwetconditions;
todryoutthedrivesystem,starttherotorandrun
itwithoutaloadfor30seconds.
InspectingtheRotorBlades
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Beforeeachsession,inspecttherotorbladesforwear.
Whenarotorbladeedgehasworndowntothewear
indicatorhole,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer
replacetherotorbladesandthescraper(Figure27).
Figure27
1.Wearindicatorhole
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours
Yearly
Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechangingtheoil
towarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore
contaminants.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Movethesnowthrowertoalevelsurface.
3.Placeanoildrainpanundertheoildrainplug,
removetheoildrainplug,andtipthesnowthrower
backwardanddraintheusedoilintheoildrainpan
Figure28).
Figure28
4.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthesnowthrower
totheoperatingposition.
5.Installtheoildrainplug,andtightenitsecurely.
6.Cleanaroundtheoilllcap(Figure29).
Figure29
1.Oilllcap
7.Unscrewtheoilllcapandremoveit(Figure29).
8.Withthesnowthrowerintheoperatingposition,
carefullypouroilintotheoilllholetothepoint
ofoverow(Figure30).
Max.ll:21oz.(0.62l),type:SAE30detergentoil
withanAPIserviceclassicationofSJ,SL,orhigher.
•Fortemperaturesabove32°F(0°C),useSAE30.
•Fortemperaturesbetween0°Fand32°F(–18°C
and0°C),useSAE5W30orSAE10.
•Fortemperaturesbelow0°F(–18°C),useSAE
0W30.
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Figure30
9.Screwtheoilllcapintotheoilllhole,andtighten
itsecurely.
10.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
11.Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocalrecycling
center.
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checkthesparkplugand
replaceitifnecessary.
UseanChampionRJ19LMsparkplugorequivalent.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Waituntiltheenginehasfullycooled.
Aftertheenginehasbeenrunning,themufer
andotherenginecomponentswillbeveryhot
andwillseverelyburnyouifyoutouchthem.
Thisprocedurerequiresyoutoremovethe
exhaustbafefromoverthemuferandto
placeyourhandclosetothemuferandengine.
Allowtheenginetofullycoolbeforestarting
thisprocedure.
3.Removeandsavethefastenersthatsecurethe
shroudasshown(Figure31).
Figure31
1.Removethese4fasteners
4.Liftupontheleftrearcorneroftheshroudand
pulltheexhaustbafedownandoutoftheengine
compartment(Figure32).
Figure32
1.Engineguard
5.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(Figure33).
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Figure33
1.Sparkplugwire
6.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
7.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.
Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or
dirtysparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodes
becausegritenteringthecylindercandamage
theengine.
8.Setthegapontheplugto0.030inch(0.76mm)
(Figure34).
Figure34
1.Centerelectrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)
2.Sideelectrode
9.Installthesparkplugandtightentheplugsecurely.
10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
11.Tipthesnowthrowerforwardontoitsfronttomake
installingtheexhaustbafeeasier(Figure35).
Figure35
12.Fromtherearleftsideposition,inserttheexhaust
bafeupintotheshroud.
Note:Ensurethattheupperlipoftheexhaust
bafetsintothetabsontheinsidetheshroud
(Figure36).
Figure36
1.Tabs
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13.Installthetwoscrewsintotheexhaustbafe.
14.Returnthesnowthrowertotheoperatingposition.
15.Tuckthelowerlipoftheguardbehindthebeltcover
(Figure37).
Figure37
16.Securetheexhaustbafeusingthesmallsidescrew
thatyoupreviouslyremoved(Figure38).
Figure38
1.Smallsidescrewhere
17.Installandtightentheremainingshroudfasteners.
ReplacingtheDriveBelt
Ifdrivebeltbecomesworn,oil-soaked,excessively
cracked,frayed,orotherwisedamaged,replacethebelt.
1.Removethedrivebeltcoverbyremovingthe3bolts
asshowninFigureFigure39.
Figure39
1.Drivebeltcover6.Drivebelt
2.Bolt(3)7.Rotorshaft
3.Rotorpulleybolt8.Brakespring(unhookfrom
idlerarmhere)
4.Curvedwasher9.Idlerpulley
5.Rotorpulley10.Enginepulley
2.Unhookthebrakespringfromtheidlerarmto
releasethebelttension(Figure39).
3.Removethescrewandcurvedwasherthatholdsthe
rotorpulley(Figure39).
4.Removetherotorpulleyandthedrivebelt
(Figure39).
5.Installthenewdrivebelt,routingitasshownin
(Figure40).
Figure40
1.Brakespring(installon
idlerarmhere)
3.Enginepulley
2.Idlerpulley4.Rotorpulley
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Note:Routethenewdrivebeltrstaroundthe
enginepulley,thentheidlerpulley,andnallyaround
thelooserotorpulleypositionedjustabovetherotor
shaft(Figure39).
6.Installtherotorpulleyontotherotorshaft
(Figure39).
7.Installthecurvedwasherandtherotorpulleybolt
andtightenthemsecurely(Figure39).
Note:Theconcavesideofthecurvedwashergoes
againsttheoutsideofthepulley.
8.Installthebrakespringontotheidlerarm(Figure40).
9.Installthedrivebeltcoverwiththeboltsyou
removedinstep1.
Note:Ensurethatthedrivebeltisproperlyadjusted
andoperating;refertoCheckingtheControlCable
andAdjustingtheControlCable.
Storage
StoringtheSnowthrower
•Gasolinefumesarehighlyammable,
explosive,anddangerousifinhaled.Ifyou
storetheproductinanareawithanopen
ame,thegasolinefumesmayigniteand
causeanexplosion.
•Donotstorethesnowthrowerinahouse
(livingarea),basement,oranyotherarea
whereignitionsourcesmaybepresent,
suchashotwaterandspaceheaters,clothes
dryers,furnaces,andotherlikeappliances.
Important:Donotusethechutehandletoliftthe
snowthrower.Thiscandamagethechutehandle.
1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizer
tofreshfuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.
2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe
conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.
3.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,andsiphonthefuel
tankorruntheengineuntilitstops.
4.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
5.Chokeorprimetheengine,startitathirdtime,and
runtheengineuntilitwillnotstart.
6.Disposeofunusedfuelproperly.Recycleitaccording
tolocalcodes,oruseitinyourautomobile.
Note:Donotstorestabilizedgasolineformore
than90days.
7.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheengineoil.
RefertoChangingtheEngineOil.
8.Removethesparkplug.
9.Squirt2teaspoonsofoilintothesparkplughole.
10.Installthesparkplugbyhandandthentightenit
securely.Ifyoudonothaveatorquewrench,tighten
theplugrmly.
11.WiththeignitionkeyintheOffposition,pullthe
recoilstarterslowlytodistributetheoilontheinside
ofthecylinder.
12.Cleanthesnowthrower.
13.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailable
fromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.Sandaffected
areasbeforepainting,andusearustpreventativeto
preventthemetalpartsfromrusting.
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14.Tightenanyloosefasteners.Repairorreplaceany
damagedparts.
15.Coverthesnowthrowerandstoreitinaclean,dry
placeoutofthereachofchildren.Allowtheengine
tocoolbeforestoringitinanyenclosure.
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Insight™ Snow Products
The Lawn-Boy No-Worry WarantyA Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use)
Conditions and Products CoveredLawn-Boy, Inc. and its afliate, Lawn-Boy Warranty Company, promiseto repair any Lawn-Boy Product used for residential purposes* ifdefective in materials or workmanship or if it stops functioning due tothe failure of a component for a period of two years from the dateof purchase.
This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must paytransportation costs. This warranty applies to all gasoline-powered,single-stage Lawn-Boy Snowthrowers.
Limited Warranty for Commercial UseGasoline-powered Lawn-Boy Snowthrowers used for commercial,institutional, or rental use are warranted for 45 days against defects inmaterials or workmanship. Components failing due to normal wearare not covered by this warranty.
Items and Conditions Not CoveredThere is no other express warranty. This express warranty does notcover the following:
•Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as lters, fuel,lubricants, oil changes, spark plugs, cable/linkage adjustments, orbrake and clutch adjustments
•Any product or part which has been altered or misused orrequired replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of propermaintenance
•Repairs necessary due to electrical supply irregularities or failure toproperly prepare the snowthrower prior to any period of non-useover three months
•Pickup and delivery charges
•Operational misuse, neglect, or accidents
•Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than a Lawn-BoyService outlet
•Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difculties due to thefollowing:
– 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’sManual if in doubt)
– failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non-useover three months
If you are having difculty starting your unit, please check theOperator’s Manual to ensure that you are using the correct startingprocedures. This can save an unnecessary visit to a Service Dealer.
Owner ResponsibilitiesYou must maintain your Lawn-Boy Product by following themaintenance procedures described in the Operator’s Manual . Suchroutine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is atyour expense.
Instructions for Obtaining Warranty ServiceIf you think that your Lawn-Boy Product contains a defect in materialsor workmanship, follow this procedure:
1. Contact any Lawn-Boy Authorized or Master Service Dealerto arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealerconvenient to you, refer to the Yellow Pages of your telephonedirectory (look under "Lawn Mowers") or access our website atwww.Lawn-Boy.com. You may also call our Lawn-Boy CustomerCare Department toll free at 888-384-9941 (U.S. customers) or888-384-9944 (Canada customers)
2. Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) tothe Service Dealer.
3. If for any reason you are dissatised with the Service Dealer’sanalysis or with the assistance provided, call us toll free at thenumbers above or write us at: Customer Care Department,Consumer Division, Lawn-Boy Warranty Company, 8111 LyndaleAvenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420-1196.
General ConditionsAll repairs covered by these warranties must be performed by anAuthorized or Master Lawn-Boy Service Dealer using Lawn-Boyapproved replacement parts. Repair by a Lawn-Boy Service Dealer isyour sole remedy under these warranties.
Neither Lawn-Boy, Inc. nor Lawn-Boy Warranty Company isliable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages inconnection with the use of the Lawn-Boy Products covered bythese warranties, including any cost or expense of providingsubstitute equipment or service during reasonable periods ofmalfunction or non-use pending completion of repairs underthese warranties.
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental orconsequential damages, or limitations on how longan implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions andlimitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives youspecic legal rights, and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state.
Countries Other than the United States or CanadaCustomers who have purchased Lawn-Boy products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Lawn-Boy Distributor (Dealer) to obtainguarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guaranteeinformation, 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 consideredcommercial use, and the commercial use warranty would apply.
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