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3329-170

2003 by Lawn-Boy, Inc.

All Rights Reserved

Printed in USA
Original Instructions (EN)

Silver Series

Lawn Mower

Model No. 10356—Serial No. 230000001 and Up
Model No. 10357—Serial No. 230000001 and Up
Model No. 10358—Serial No. 230000001 and Up

Form No. 3329-170

Operator’s Manual

Introduction

Read this manual 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.

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. The illustration below identifies the location of
the model and serial numbers on the product. Write
the numbers in the space provided below:

Model #:

Serial #:

1064

1

This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the following words:

Danger signals an extreme hazard that will
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.

Warning signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.

Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor
or moderate injury if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.

This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important: calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.

Warning

The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.

Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark
arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this

engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas
may have similar laws.

This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.

The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. 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 lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade
safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn
mowers and the B71.1 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 mower
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 B71.1—1998.

General Operation

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the mower before starting.

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.

Only allow responsible individuals, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate the
mower.

Summary of Contents for 10356, 10357, 10358

Page 1: ...California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Important This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 44...

Page 2: ...lope do not mow it Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Remove objects such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps...

Page 3: ...ng Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with genuine Lawn Boy par...

Page 4: ...6584a 4 6 1 Cutting height lever 2 Oil fill Dipstick 3 Recoil start handle 4 Self propel drive bar 5 Blade control bar 6 Ignition key model 10357 only 7 Fuel tank cap 8 Air filter 9 Primer 10 Spark pl...

Page 5: ...SH or SJ 1 Remove the dipstick m 6588 m 6587 2 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick Do not overfill 3 Install the dipstick securely Important...

Page 6: ...us injury Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height Filling the Fuel Tank Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded...

Page 7: ...m 6587 3 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 3 2 1 Adjusting the Handle Height Squeeze the bottom of the handle halves together as shown and change the handle holes in which the pins A are mounted as follows Raise the ha...

Page 8: ...on 1 or 2 times and try starting it again Using the Self propel Drive To operate the self propel drive squeeze the self propel drive bar A toward the handle and hold it m 5660 A To disengage the self...

Page 9: ...te B to the housing 1008a A B 2 Slide the cover plate counterclockwise and remove it from the housing 3 Place the front corner of the mulch plate baffle into the opening of the housing 4 Rotate the mu...

Page 10: ...the cover plate clockwise 5 Secure the cover plate with the wing screw Installing Removing the Rear Grass Bag Model 10358 only 1 Remove the wing screw A that fastens the cover or mulch plate to the ho...

Page 11: ...on the front bag handle until it seats into position 1010 17 Ensure that the bag is taut on the top cloth area between the front bag handle and rear bag handles Note Use the lower holes to tighten th...

Page 12: ...ne or two notches higher than the rear cutting height Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does not cut the leaves finely enough If you mow over oak leaves you can add lime to the grass in the spr...

Page 13: ...siphon Replacing the Air Filter Replace the air filter yearly replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 13 1 Rotate the air filter cover to r...

Page 14: ...and gently apply 1 or 2 pumps of 2 multi purpose lithium grease 1018 A Important Excess grease may prevent the wheel clutch from properly operating Replacing the Blade Important You will need a torqu...

Page 15: ...h the spark plug hole and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off season 7 Loosely install the spark plug 8 Ti...

Page 16: ...4 9264 Canada customers Owner Responsibilities You must maintain your Lawn Boy Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether perfo...

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