Lawn-Boy 522R - Introduction

Lawn Boy, Inc. - 1999
All Rights Reserved
Printed in USA 2
Contents
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Introduction 2.
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Safety 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Snowthrower Safety 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lawn-Boy Snowthrower Safety 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Decals and Instructions 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Handle 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Speed Selector Rod 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install T raction Rod 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Auger Drive Control Linkage 8 . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Chute Control Rod 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Secure Chute Deflector 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check T ire Pressure 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fill Crankcase W ith Oil 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fill Fuel T ank With Gasoline 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting/Stopping Engine 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating T ips 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Skids And Scraper Blade 13 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining Gasoline 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating Snowthrower 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Crankcase Oil 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auger Gear Box Grease 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Auger/Impeller Drive Belt 16 . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Auger/Impeller Drive Belt 16 . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing T raction Drive Belt 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting T raction Drive 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Speed Selector 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Spark Plug 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING
The engine exhaust fr om this pr oduct contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer , birth defects, or other r eproductive
harm.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Lawn-Boy product.
All of us at Lawn-Boy want you to be completely satisfied
with your new product, so feel free to contact your local
Authorized Service Dealer for help with service, genuine
Lawn-Boy parts, or other information you may require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
the factory , always know the model and serial numbers of
your product. These numbers will help the Service Dealer
or Service Representative provide exact information about
your specific product. Y ou will find the model and serial
number decal located in a unique place on the product
(Fig. 1).
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Figure 1
1. Model and serial number decal
For your convenience, write the product model and serial
numbers in the space below .
Model No:
Serial No.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product correctly . Reading this manual will
help you and others avoid personal injury and damage to
the product. Although Lawn-Boy designs, produces and
markets safe, state-of-the-art products, you are responsible
for using the product properly and safely . Y ou are also
responsible for training persons who you allow to use the
product about safe operation.
The Lawn-Boy warning system in this manual identifies
potential hazards and has special safety messages that help
you and others avoid personal injury , even death.
DANGER, W ARNING and CAUTION are signal words
used to identify the level of hazard. However , regardless
of the hazard, be extremely careful.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if the recommended precautions
are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
or death if the recommended precautions are not followed.