Lawn-Boy Insight 33006 Operator's Manual
Lawn-Boy Insight 33006 Operator's Manual

Lawn-Boy Insight 33006 Operator's Manual

Lawn-boy insight series snowthrower

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Operator's Manual
Introduction
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and
product damage. You are responsible for operating the
product properly and safely.
You may contact Lawn-Boy directly at www.Lawn-Boy.com
for product and accessory information, help finding a
dealer, or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Lawn-Boy parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Lawn-Boy Customer Service and have the
model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on
the product. Write the numbers in the space provided.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
© 2005—Lawn-Boy® Inc.
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Insight™ Series Snowthrower
Model No. 33006—Serial No. 260000001 and Up
G001113
1
Register at www.Lawn-Boy.com.
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 with Canadian
ICES-002
The enclosed
Engine Owner's Manual
for information regarding the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance,
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.
Safety
This snowthrower meets or exceeds the B71.3
specifications of the American National Standards
Institute in effect at the time of production.
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before the engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this snowthrower
could result in injury or death. To reduce this potential,
comply with the following safety instructions.
The following instructions have been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3-2005 and the ISO 8437:1989
standard.
This snowthrower is capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury.
Training
Read, understand and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before operating this unit.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and
disengage the controls quickly.
Form No. 3353-639 Rev A
is supplied
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied Whenever you need service, genuine Lawn-Boy parts, or for information regarding the US Environmental additional information, contact an Authorized Service Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission...
  • Page 2: Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute

    Clearing a Clogged Discharge • Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by Lawn-Boy for all units with electric starting motors. Chute • Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed Hand contact with the rotor blades is a common cause of rock surface.
  • Page 3: Maintenance And Storage

    The following list contains safety information specific to and disconnect the wire from the spark plug. If major Lawn-Boy products or other safety information that you repairs are ever needed, contact an Authorized Service must know.
  • Page 4 104-4135 105-1978 Reorder part no. 108-7339...
  • Page 5: Installing The Upper Handle

    105-1981 Reorder part no. 105-3523 110-3417 Setup 3. Attach the upper handle to the lower handle (Figure 4). 1. Installing the Upper Handle 1. Remove the handle knob (Figure 3). G001285 G001286 Figure 3 1. Handle knob 2. Handle rod Figure 4 2.
  • Page 6: Adjusting The Handle Height

    4. Hold the upper handle in place and install the handle 2. Move the upper handle to the desired position (Figure rod from the left side of the upper handle (Figure 5). G001293 Figure 7 G001287 Figure 5 3. Tighten the handle knob (Figure 8). 5.
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Mixing the Gasoline and Oil This snowthrower uses a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture. Use Lawn-Boy 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer Added) or an equivalent high-grade, NMMA TCW III-certified two-cycle oil. G001121...
  • Page 8: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine 1. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the On position (Figure 13). G001276 Figure 13 G001386 2. Move the choke lever to the right (Figure 14). Figure 17 Important: Run the electric starter no more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds off.
  • Page 9: Starting The Rotor Blades

    Starting the Rotor Blades Preventing Freeze-up after Use • Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving To start the rotor blades, hold the control bar against the parts from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all handle (Figure 19).
  • Page 10: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the control cable both initially and after the first hour of operation; adjust it After the first operating if necessary.
  • Page 11: Inspecting The Rotor Blades

    If the drive belt slips (continuously Note: If you use Lawn-Boy 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel squeals) under a heavy load, adjust the cable to increase the Stabilizer Added), you do not need to add a fuel belt tension.
  • Page 12 6. Choke or prime the engine, start it a third time, and run the engine until it will not start. 7. Slowly pull the recoil starter until you feel resistance due to compression pressure, then stop. 8. Release the starter tension gradually by allowing the rope to go back slowly to prevent the engine from reversing due to compression pressure.
  • Page 16: Owner Responsibilities

    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 dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Lawn-Boy importer.

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