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Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys,
wire, bones, sticks etc., which could be picked up
and thrown by the blade.

Be sure the area is clear of other people before
mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.

Do not operate the mower when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial
foot wear.

Do not pull mower backward unless absolutely
necessary. Look down and behind before and
while moving backward.

Do not operate the mower without proper guards,
plates, grass catcher or other safety protective
devices in place.

See the Lawn-Boy instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories. Only
use Lawn-Boy accessories.

Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads.

Stop the engine whenever you leave the
equipment, before cleaning the mower or
unclogging the chute.

Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes
to complete stop before removing grass catcher.

Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

Do not operate the mower while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.

Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be
sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the
handle and walk; never run.

Disengage the self-propelled mechanism before
starting the engine.

If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields when operating mower.

Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall
accidents which can result in severe injury. All
slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on
a slope, 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. Tall grass can
hide obstacles.

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. The operator could lose footing or
balance.

Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could
cause slipping.

Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert
to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the mower and the mowing activity. Never
assume that children will remain where you last saw
them.

Keep children out of the mowing area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult.

Be alert and turn mower off if children enter the
area.

Before and while moving backward, look behind
and down

 

for small children.

Never allow children to operate the mower.

Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
vision.

Service

Use extra care in handling gasoline. It is
flammable and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow engine to cool before
refueling. Do not smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel container
inside where there is an open flame, such as
a water heater.

Never run an engine inside a closed area.

Warning

Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless,
deadly poison that can kill you.

Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.

Never make adjustments or repairs with the
engine running. Disconnect the spark plug wire,
and set the wire aside so that it does not
accidentally contact the spark plug.

Keep all nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in
good condition.

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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