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Form No. 3358-257 Rev A

Insight® Platinum Lawn Mower

Model No. 10797—Serial No. 270000001 and Up

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 plate

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 two words to highlight information.

Important

calls attention to special mechanical information

and

Note

emphasizes general information worthy of special

attention.

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.

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
the 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 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.

For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross
horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the engine
manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940. As configured
to meet safety, emission, and operating requirements, the
actual engine horsepower on this class of lawn mower will
be significantly lower.

Do not tamper with the engine controls or alter the
governor speed; doing so may create an unsafe condition
resulting in personal injury.

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 you start the engine.

The safety alert symbol (Figure 2) 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

© 2007—Lawn-Boy® Inc.

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

Register at www.Lawn-Boy.com.

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA.

All Rights Reserved

Summary of Contents for 10797

Page 1: ...uipped with a spark arrester muf er It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on any forest covered brush covered or grass covered land Other state...

Page 2: ...ting the engine If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check for the cause immediately Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Always wear eye protection when operat...

Page 3: ...achine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing If you strike a foreign object stop and inspec...

Page 4: ...king the level with the dipstick until the dipstick indicates that the engine is full as illustrated in Figure 5 Do not over ll Max ll 0 58 quart 0 55 l type SAE 30W detergent oil with an API service...

Page 5: ...top of the mulch plug lever must lie fully in the bottom of the channel Figure 6 Figure 6 1 Top of mulch plug lever in switch channel 1 Insert the mulch plug into the mower if it isn t already install...

Page 6: ...burn you and others To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline place the container and or mower directly on the ground before lling not in a vehicle or on an object Fill the tank outdoors w...

Page 7: ...l out of it as directed in Changing the Engine Oil 3 Install the dipstick securely Adjusting the Cutting Height Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade causing se...

Page 8: ...h that prevents you from starting the mower unless you rst install the mulch plug or the grass bag securely on the mower 1 Install the mulch plug Figure 18 or the grass bag Figure 19 on the mower Figu...

Page 9: ...24 1 Nudge here Note If when backing up after self propelling the mower does not roll backward freely nudge the mower forward about an inch or two without engaging the self propel drive Figure 24 the...

Page 10: ...ple it into a ball small enough to go under the mower housing about 3 inches or 76 mm in diameter 4 Place the newspaper ball about 5 inches 13 cm in front of the mower Figure 28 Figure 28 5 Start the...

Page 11: ...d install a new Lawn Boy replacement bag The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operatin...

Page 12: ...ppings Important The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you rst install the mulch plug securely on the mower refer to Mulching the Clippings Installing the Side...

Page 13: ...dry grass or leaves Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the mower to plug or the engine to stall Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blad...

Page 14: ...any additional yearly maintenance procedures Important Refer to your Engine Operator s Manual for additional maintenance procedures Preparing for Maintenance 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving...

Page 15: ...ance procedures refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 Turn the fuel valve to the Off position to prevent any fuel leakage 3 Remove the dipstick Figure 44 Figure 44 4 Tip the mower onto its side with th...

Page 16: ...ng the Self propel Drive If your mower does not self propel properly adjust the self propel drive cable 1 Loosen the nut on the cable mount Figure 49 Figure 49 1 Cable mount 2 Pull the upper handle ba...

Page 17: ...spark plug Refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 Tip the mower onto its side with the air lter up 3 Remove the 2 blade nuts and the stiffener Figure 52 Figure 52 1 Blade nuts 2 Stiffener 4 Remove the...

Page 18: ...mower to a dry area 3 Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the housing to prevent it from rusting Storage Store the mower in a cool clean dry place Preparing the Mower for Storage Gasoline vapors...

Page 19: ...ot pedal and hold it down 2 Move the handle all the way forward and loosen the upper handle knob Figure 57 Figure 57 3 To unfold the handle refer to Unfolding the Handle Removing the Mower from Storag...

Page 20: ...btaining Warranty Service If you think that your Lawn Boy product contains a defect in materials or workmanship follow this procedure 1 Contact any Authorized Lawn Boy Service Dealer to arrange servic...

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