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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 afliate, 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 lters, 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 difculties 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 difculty 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 dissatised 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 by an

Authorized or 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

specic 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 dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty 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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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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