Lawn-Boy Insight 34001, Operator'S Manual

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2. Installing the Discharge
Chute
1 Discharge chute
3 Bolt
3 Locknut
2 Spacer
1 Washer
Procedure
Install the discharge chute as shown (Figure 8).
Figure 8
1. Bolt 4. Locknut
2. Discharge chute 5. Washer
3. Spacer
3. Adjusting the Handle Height
Procedure
Raise or lower the upper handle to a position
comfortable for you.
Note:
You cannot raise the upper handle higher than in
a straight line with the lower handle.
1. Loosen the upper handle knob and move the upper
handle to the desired position (Figure 9).
Figure 9
1. Upper handle 2. Upper handle knob
2. Tighten the upper handle knob.
3. Whenever 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 not overfill the engine.
Max fill: 21 oz. (0.62 l), type: automotive detergent oil
with an API service classification of SJ, SL, or higher.
• For temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use SAE 30.
• For temperatures between 0°F and 32°F (–18°C and
0°C), use SAE 5W30 or SAE 10.
• For temperatures below 0°F (–18°C), use SAE
0W30.
1. Move the snowthrower to a level surface.
2. Clean around the oil fill cap (Figure 10).
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