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Lawn-Boy 22260 Operator's Manual

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Commercial
Walk-behind Power Mower
Model No. 22260—9900001 and Up
Model No. 22261—9900001 and Up
Operator's Manual
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ci-dessous. N'oubliez pas d'indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit.
Lawn-Boy Inc., Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420–1196
Form No. 3322-420 Rev A
Domestic English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel, écrivez à l’adresse ci-dessous. N’oubliez pas d’indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit. Lawn-Boy Inc., Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420–1196 Domestic English (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Mixing Gasoline and Oil ....1. Location of the model and serial numbers (Model 22260) Operation ........

  • Page 3: Safety

    Keep children out of the mowing area and under the comply with these safety instructions. watchful care of a responsible adult. Lawn-Boy designed and tested this lawn mower to offer Be alert and turn the lawn mower off if children enter reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the area.
  • Page 4 Warning: Gasoline is highly flammable. Take the Never operate the lawn mower with damaged or following precautions: missing guards or shields, or without safety devices (such as deflectors and grass catchers) in place. – Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.

  • Page 5: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase deterioration. only genuine Lawn-Boy replacement parts and Replace worn or damaged parts. accessories. Use extra care when handling gasoline; gasoline Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals when vapors are explosive.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Any pinched, stretched, or damaged cable Figure 3 may cause an operational failure that results in an unsafe operating condition. Model 22260 Do not pinch, stretch, or damage the cables. 1. High setting 3. Low setting Handle the cables with care when folding or 2.

  • 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

    Do not use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or white gas. Using these fuels can Use only Lawn-Boy Generation II 2-Cycle Oil (Fig. 11) or damage the engine’s fuel system. an equivalent premium grade, NMMA TCW III-certified...
  • Page 9 Lawn-Boy retailer. Using Lawn-Boy You do not need a stabilizer if you use Lawn-Boy Generation II 2-Cycle Oil regularly will help keep your Generation II 2-Cycle Oil (Fig. 11).

  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation 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. 13). m-2505 Figure 16 1. Blade control bail 2. Starter handle m–3887 Figure 13 1.

  • Page 11: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    1047 Figure 19 1. Self-propel bail m-1046 Figure 17 Note: The lawn mower comes with free-wheeling clutches that make it easier to pull the lawn mower rearward. To 1. Blade control bail disengage clutches, you may need to push the lawn mower forward an inch or more after you have released the self-propel bail.

  • Page 12: Operating Tips

    Overlap the cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass. Replace the blade when necessary with an original Lawn-Boy replacement blade. Set the cutting height on the front wheels one notch lower than the rear wheels. Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and may cause the lawn mower to plug or the engine to stall.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Each Use Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing. Check the blade and the engine mounting fasteners. Tighten them if they are 5 Hours loose.

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Lawn Mower Housing

    Cleaning the Lawn Mower Cleaning the Air Filter Housing Clean the air filter once every season or every 50 hours; clean it more frequently under dusty conditions. A clean lawn mower housing provides the best cutting performance. Check for grass buildup and clean the Note: Do not operate the engine without the air filter housing after each use.

  • Page 15: Maintaining The Spark Plug

    Maintaining the Spark Plug A spark plug that is dirty, pitted, carbon-covered, or has worn electrodes may cause hard starting and poor operation. Clean or replace the spark plug once a season or every 50 hours, whichever occurs first. Use an NGK BPMR4A spark plug.

  • Page 16: Lubricating The Wheels

    3. Examine the blade cutting edges for nicks, cutting Note: Replace the blade nut after installing and removing angle, and sharpness. Sharpen or replace the blade if the blade four times. The locking power of the blade nut necessary. diminishes, and the blade nut could loosen if you do not replace it.

  • Page 17: Cleaning The Exhaust Ports

    Cleaning the Exhaust Ports Carbon deposit buildup causes excessive wear and a loss of power. Check and clean the exhaust ports every 100 operating hours. 1. Remove the spark plug; refer to Maintaining the Spark Plug on page 15. 2. Drain the fuel using a hand pump. m–3836 3.

  • Page 18: Storage

    General Information 17. Tip the lawn mower upright. 18. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 1. Clean the lawn mower housing. Refer to Cleaning the Lawn Mower Housing on page 14. 19. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel. 2.

  • Page 19: Installing The Rear Grass Catcher

    Installing the Rear Grass 7. Remove the knob and the bolt that secure the left side of the upper and lower handle sections (Fig. 37). Catcher 8. Hold the hanger clamp on the outside of the handle sections. Insert the handle bolt from the inside of the Warning handle through the hole in the hanger clamp.

  • Page 20: Installing The Mulch Plate

    Check the grass bag often and replace it when over the shoulder bolt heads (Fig. 10). 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

    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 your Authorized Service Dealer. PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine does not start 1. Fill the fuel tank with a fresh gasoline-and-oil mixture.

  • Page 22: Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement

    If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and – EGR valve body and piping system connecting to the responsibilities, or if you need a referral to a Lawn-Boy Service intake side of the engine Dealer, please feel free to contact us at: –...
  • Page 23 Service Dealer or Master Service Dealer. The Yellow Pages of the use of the Lawn-Boy Products covered by this warranty, except your telephone directory is a good reference source. The dealer for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a will either arrange service at his/her dealership or recommend warranted part still under warranty.

  • 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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