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- Page 1 Form No. 3353-480 Rev A Commercial Walk-behind Power Mower Model No. 22242—250000001 and Up Model No. 22243—250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Introduction
Failure to observe the following Figure 1 safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. 1. Location of the model and serial numbers (Model 22242) 2. Location of the model and serial numbers (Model 22242) General Operation •... -
Page 4: Slope Operation
• Do not operate machine without the entire grass • Never allow children to operate the machine. catcher, discharge guard, rear guard, or other safety • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, protective devices in place and working. shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your •... -
Page 5: General Service
• Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine General Service running. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against engine to prevent unintended starting. • Never operate machine in a closed area. • Check grass catcher components and the discharge •... -
Page 6: Setup
Figure 3 • Do not pinch, stretch, or damage the cables. • Handle the cables with care when folding or Model 22242 unfolding the handle. • Do not use the lawn mower if one or more of 1. High setting 3. -
Page 7: Adjusting The Handle Height
Adjusting the Handle Height 5. Slide the clips through the tabs of the tank under the mounting bracket until they snap into the locked position (Fig. 7). You can set the handle height in three positions: high, medium, or low (Fig. 3 or Fig. 4). Select a handle height position that is most comfortable for you. -
Page 8: Before Starting
Before Starting 3. Remove the bolt that fastens the cover plate to the housing (Fig. 9). Filling the Crankcase with Oil Before each use, ensure that the oil level is between the Add and the Full marks on the dipstick. 1. -
Page 9: Filling The Fuel Tank With Gasoline
Filling the Fuel Tank with Danger Gasoline When fueling, under certain circumstances, a For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A an octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness, fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to others and damage property. -
Page 10: Operation
Operation 3. Hold the blade control bail against the upper handle (Fig. 14). Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Starting the Engine 1. Open the fuel shutoff valve (Fig. 12). m-2505 m–3887 Figure 14 Figure 12... -
Page 11: Using The Self-Propel Drive
Using the Self-propel Drive Adjusting the Cutting Height Model 22243 only Each wheel adjusts individually with a wheel height adjustment lever. Cutting heights are 1 in. (25 mm); 1. Move the ground speed lever to one of three ground 1–1/2 in. (38 mm); 2 in. (51 mm); 2–1/2 in. (64 mm); 3 in. speeds: 1 (slow), 2 (medium), or 3 (fast). - Page 12 • Replace the blade when necessary with an original • Overlap the cutting swaths instead of cutting a full Lawn-Boy replacement blade. swath with each pass. • Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves • Set the cutting height on the front wheels one notch tend to clump on the yard and may cause the lawn lower than the rear wheels.
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Page 13: Maintenance
• Check the blade and the engine mounting fasteners. Tighten them if they are 5 Hours loose. • Lubricate the front and rear wheels (Model 22242 only). 25 Hours • Lubricate the rear-height adjustors and the front wheels (Model 22243 only). -
Page 14: Cleaning The Lawn Mower Housing
Cleaning the Lawn Mower Lubricating the Rear Height Housing Adjusters Scraping Method Model 22243 only 1. Wipe the grease fittings on the rear height-of-cut A clean lawn mower housing provides the best cutting adjusters (Fig. 20) with a clean rag. performance. -
Page 15: Maintaining The Spark Plug
Changing the Engine Oil 4. Remove the air filter cover (Fig. 22). Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and then after every 50 hours or every season. Run the engine just before changing the oil to warm the oil. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. - Page 16 Inspecting the Blade Removing the Blade Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear, 1. Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or a thickly especially where the flat and the curved parts meet padded glove. (Fig. 24A). Because sand and abrasive material can wear 2.
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Page 17: Lubricating The Wheels
Adjusting the Self-propel Cable Balancing the Blade 1. Check the balance of the blade by placing the center Model 22243 only hole of the blade over a nail or a screwdriver shank clamped horizontally in a vise (Fig. 27). Whenever you change the handle height, install a new self-propel cable, or if the traction drive belt slips, adjust the self-propel cable. -
Page 18: Emptying The Fuel Tank
Emptying the Fuel Tank Preparing the Engine 1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool. 1. While the engine is still warm, change the oil in the crankcase. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on Important Drain gasoline from a cold engine only. page 15. -
Page 19: Accessories
Accessories 4. Insert the chute support rod through the hole at the right rear of the deck (Fig. 31). Your lawn mower may include accessories available from your Authorized Service Dealer. For proper installation of these accessories, follow these instructions. Installing the Rear Grass 1145 Catcher... -
Page 20: Installing The Mulch Plate
(Fig. 10). wear. Check the grass bag often and replace it when necessary with a genuine Lawn-Boy replacement bag. A weakened or inferior bag may let objects pass through and cause damage or an injury. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Other blades may strike the mulch plate when you mulching them. start and run the engine. Troubleshooting Lawn-Boy designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully. If a problem continues, see an Authorized Service Dealer. PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine does not start 1. -
Page 24: The Lawn-Boy No-Worry Warranty
Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Lawn-Boy importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Lawn-Boy Warranty Company.
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