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Lawn-Boy 522R Operator's Manual

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522R
Snowthrower
Model No. 28230—200000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
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.
FORM NO. 3323-205 Rev A
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. English (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ....... . . All of us at Lawn-Boy want you to be completely satisfied Safety .

  • Page 3: Safety

    ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3—1995 and ISO standard Operation 8437:1989. Information or terminology specific to Lawn-Boy snowthrowers is enclosed in parenthesis. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. Training Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.

  • Page 4: Lawn-Boy Snowthrower Safety

    The following list contains safety information specific to Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise Lawn-Boy products or other safety information that you extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. must know that is not included in the ANSI or ISO Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

  • Page 5: Safety Decals And Instructions

    Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. Decals with Tecumseh part numbers must be obtained from Tecumseh Product Company. Decals with Lawn-Boy part numbers must be obtained from Lawn-Boy Inc. ON ENGINE (Tecumseh Part No.

  • Page 6: Loose Parts

    ON CONTROL PANEL (Lawn-Boy Part No. 95–2698) ON DISCHARGE CHUTE (Lawn-Boy Part No. 94–8079) ON ENGINE ON CONTROL PANEL (Tecumseh Part No. 35282) (Lawn-Boy Part No. 94–8098) Loose Parts Part Cotter Pin Install on Speed Selector Rod Install on Speed Selector Rod Flat Washer Capscrews &...

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories Description Part Number Assembly Figure 3 Note: Determine left and right sides of snowthrower by 1. Traction rod 3. Lower traction rod standing in the normal operating position. 2. Loop 4. Flange nuts Install Handle 5. Position left handle against side of unit, align handle mount holes with holes in side plate, and secure with 1.

  • Page 8: Install Speed Selector Rod

    Install Speed Selector Rod 1. Pull speed selector arm (Fig. 5) to the fully “out” position and move speed selector (Fig. 6) on control panel to the R (REVERSE) position to ease assembly. Figure 7 1. Traction control lever 3. Approximately 4 / inches 2.

  • Page 9: Install Chute Control Rod

    3. Check the distance between the top of the handgrip and the bottom of the auger control lever (Figs. 6 & 9). Distance should be approximately four inches. This is a preliminary setting only. Figure 10 1. Chute control bracket 2.

  • Page 10: Check Tire Pressure

    Fill Crankcase With Oil 2. Secure left side of deflector to discharge chute using parts as illustrated in Figure 12. Make sure rubber washer and friction plate are positioned between chute The engine is shipped from the factory without oil in the and deflector and friction plate tabs fit into holes in crankcase.

  • Page 11: Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline

    GAS BECAUSE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM DAMAGE COULD RESULT. Lawn-Boy recommends that Lawn-Boy 2+4 Fuel m–4037 Conditioner be used regularly during operation and storage. Lawn-Boy 2+4 Fuel Conditioner cleans the Figure 14 engine during operation and prevents gum-like varnish 1. Auger/impeller drive 4. Discharge chute control deposits from forming in the engine during storage.

  • Page 12: Starting/Stopping Engine

    Choke (Fig. 15)—Rotate choke to FULL choke position to start a cold engine. As engine warms up, move choke gradually to OFF. Primer (Fig. 15)—Press primer to pump a small amount of gasoline into engine for improved cold weather starting. Figure 16 1.

  • Page 13: Operating Tips

    Before Stopping 8. Always use full throttle (maximum engine speed) when throwing snow. 1. Engage auger to clear any remaining snow from inside the housing. DANGER 2. Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture which may have accumulated on engine. POTENTIAL HAZARD 3.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    For Gravel Surfaces For gravel or crushed rock surfaces, adjust the skids to prevent picking up rocks. 1. Pull wire off spark plug and make sure wire does not contact plug accidentally. 2. Loosen the (4) flange nuts securing both skids to auger side plates (Fig.

  • Page 15: Lubricating Snowthrower

    4. Lightly lubricate snowthrower with light oil and grease as shown in Figure 21. Wipe up any excess oil or grease. Figure 19 1. Fuel shut–off valve 3. Fuel line 2. Hose clamp 2. Place a clean drain pan under shut-off valve. Figure 21 3.

  • Page 16: Auger Gear Box Grease

    To check the auger still slips, replace the belt. USE ONLY GENUINE gear box grease level: LAWN-BOY REPLACEMENT PARTS. 1. Position snowthrower on a level surface. Replacing Auger/Impeller Drive 2. Clean area around pipe plug so dirt is removed.

  • Page 17: Replacing Traction Drive Belt

    4. Install new belt around large auger/impeller pulley (Fig. 25). Next, loop belt over engine pulley, making CAUTION sure that belt is on inside of idler pulley and belt guide (Fig. 25). POTENTIAL HAZARD Spring is under heavy tension. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Spring could be thrown in operator’s or bystander’s direction.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Traction Drive

    1. Check adjustment per steps 5 and 6 of Install Traction Rod, page 8. Make adjustments if required. 2. If linkage is adjusted correctly and problem persists, contact your local Authorized Lawn-Boy Service Dealer. Adjusting Speed Selector If there is slow or no ground speed in No.1 speed selection, or speed selector cannot be moved into No.

  • Page 19: Storage

    Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. Add Lawn-Boy 2+4 Fuel Conditioner to the fuel tank. Refer to fuel conditioner bottle for instructions. Run engine for ten minutes to distribute conditioned fuel through fuel system.

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