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Form No. 3358-541 Rev B

Insight™ Snowthrower

Model No. 34001—Serial No. 280000001 and Up

Model No. 34002—Serial No. 280000001 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, or to register your
product.

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.

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 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
Institute in effect at the time of production.

Read and understand the contents of this manual
before you start the engine.

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

© 2008—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

Summary of Contents for Insight 34001

Page 1: ...manual uses 2 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 wit...

Page 2: ...gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Do not smoke while handling gasoline Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer 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...

Page 3: ...e up of the rotor blades Lawn Boy Snowthrower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to 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 m...

Page 4: ...ine 7 Push the primer three times to prime the engine 4 Engine switch On 8 Read the Operator s Manual before checking engine oil level 110 3417 110 9363 1 Choke 114 3753 Model 34002 only 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual 2 Cutting dismemberment hazard rotor blades stop the engine before leaving the machine 3 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 4 Read the Operat...

Page 5: ...harge chute 3 No parts required Adjust the handle height 1 Unfolding the Handle Procedure 1 Remove the end caps from the bottom ends of the handle Figure 3 Figure 3 1 End caps 3 Lower handle knob 2 2 Handle bolt 2 2 Loosen the lower handle knobs and pull out the handle bolts until you can move the handle freely Figure 3 3 Rotate the handle to the operating position Figure 4 Figure 4 4 Install the ...

Page 6: ...and that the cable runs through it to prevent pinching the cable Figure 5 Figure 5 1 R clamp 2 Cable 5 Install the rope guide Figure 6 Figure 6 1 Rope guide 3 Locknut 2 Washer 6 Insert the starter rope in the rope guide Figure 7 Figure 7 1 Rope 2 Rope guide 6 ...

Page 7: ...er you adjust the handle height check the control cable adjustment and adjust it if necessary Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable in Maintenance 4 Filling the Engine with Oil Procedure Your snowthrower does not come with oil in the engine but it does come with a bottle of oil Important Before starting the engine fill the engine with oil Note The bottle of oil may contain more than is required Do ...

Page 8: ...Oil drain plug 5 Upper handle 11 Oil fill cap 6 Recoil start handle Figure 12 1 Recoil start handle 3 Ignition key 2 Primer 4 Choke lever Operation Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline plac...

Page 9: ...e oil level is low keep the snowthrower in the operating position and carefully pour oil into the crankcase until the point of overflow Max fill 21 oz 0 62 l type SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SJ SL or higher 5 Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole and tighten it securely Starting the Engine 1 Turn the ignition key clockwise to the On position Figure 15 Figure ...

Page 10: ... 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 model 34002 only 5 While the engine is running push in the choke lever 6 Unplug the extension cord from the power source and the snowthrower model 34002 only If you leave the snowthrow...

Page 11: ...t button once model 34002 only to prevent the recoil and electric starters from freezing up 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 Operating Tips The rotor blades can throw stones toys and other fore...

Page 12: ...before storage Prepare the snowthrower for storage Adjusting the Control Cable Checking the Control Cable Service Interval After the first hour Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary Yearly Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary Move the control bar back toward the handle to remove the slack in the control cable Figure 25 Figure 25 1 Control bar 2 1 16 inch to 1 8 inch 2 mm...

Page 13: ...early Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Move the snowthrower to a level surface 3 Place an oil drain pan under the oil drain plug remove the oil drain plug and tip the snowthrower backward and drain the used oil in the oil drain pan Figure 28 Figure 28 4 After...

Page 14: ...e has been running the muffler and other engine components will be very hot and will severely burn you if you touch them This procedure requires you to remove the exhaust baffle from over the muffler and to place your hand close to the muffler and engine Allow the engine to fully cool before starting this procedure 3 Remove and save the fasteners that secure the shroud as shown Figure 31 Figure 31...

Page 15: ...ure 34 Figure 34 1 Center electrode insulator 3 Air gap not to scale 2 Side electrode 9 Install the spark plug and tighten the plug securely 10 Connect the wire to the spark plug 11 Tip the snowthrower forward onto its front to make installing the exhaust baffle easier Figure 35 Figure 35 12 From the rear left side position insert the exhaust baffle up into the shroud Note Ensure that the upper li...

Page 16: ...aged replace the belt 1 Remove the drive belt cover by removing the 3 bolts as shown in Figure Figure 39 Figure 39 1 Drive belt cover 6 Drive belt 2 Bolt 3 7 Rotor shaft 3 Rotor pulley bolt 8 Brake spring unhook from idler arm here 4 Curved washer 9 Idler pulley 5 Rotor pulley 10 Engine pulley 2 Unhook the brake spring from the idler arm to release the belt tension Figure 39 3 Remove the screw and...

Page 17: ...e the chute handle to lift the snowthrower This can damage the chute handle 1 On the last refueling of the year add fuel stabilizer to fresh fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer 2 Run the engine for 10 minutes to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system 3 Stop the engine allow it to cool and siphon the fuel tank or run the engine until it stops 4 Start the engine and run it u...

Page 18: ...en any loose fasteners Repair or replace any damaged parts 15 Cover the snowthrower and store it in a clean dry place out of the reach of children Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any enclosure 18 ...

Page 19: ...Notes 19 ...

Page 20: ...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...

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