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Safety

GB–6

Primer (start aid)

Wheel

Push primer three
times.

Wheel traction

Properly dispose of
batteries.

Lower control bar.

Insert key into ignition
switch.

Raise control bar.

Turn key in ignition
switch.

Raise/lower control
bar.

Move control.

Raise/lower control
bar.

Move control forward.

Raise control bar.

Move control
rearward.

Raise control bar.

Lower control bar.

Summary of Contents for 11002

Page 1: ...ntains information about your safety and the safety of others Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product FORM NO 3321 180 GB COMMERCIAL Walk Behind Powe...

Page 2: ...ersonal injury and damage to the product Although Lawn Boy designs produces and markets safe state of the art products you are responsible for using the product properly and safely You are also respon...

Page 3: ...on 13 Starting Engine 13 Stopping Engine 14 Self propelled Drive 14 Adjusting Cutting Height 15 Mulching Tips 15 Page Maintenance 17 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 17 Air Filter 18 Spark Plug 19 Cle...

Page 4: ...area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors have dissipated Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely 4 Replace faulty silencers 5 Before using always visu...

Page 5: ...whenever you leave the lawnmower before refuelling 21 Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and if the engine is provided with a shut off valve turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mo...

Page 6: ...long as engine is running Read operator s manual To avoid blade failure when mulching use blade stiffener when mower is equipped with mulching plug Consult technical manual for proper service procedur...

Page 7: ...y charging condition Hourmeter elapsed operating hours Fuel Fast Neutral Slow First gear Decreasing Increasing Second gear Grease lubrication point Third gear Engine start Cutting element basic symbol...

Page 8: ...rly dispose of batteries Lower control bar Insert key into ignition switch Raise control bar Turn key in ignition switch Raise lower control bar Move control Raise lower control bar Move control forwa...

Page 9: ...2506 Figure 3 Model 11003 1 High setting 2 Medium setting 3 Low setting 4 Mower housing 5 Traction cable bracket 6 Traction cable spring 7 Actuator bracket 4 Hook traction cable spring into actuator...

Page 10: ...n m 3889 1 Figure 6 1 Clip Cover Plate and Guard Plate Your mower was shipped with a cover plate and guard plate For side discharge operation the cover plate must be installed in the deck opening and...

Page 11: ...oles in the cover plate and do not have to be loosened or removed Cover plate moves over the shoulder bolt heads Fig 9 995 1 1 Figure 9 1 Shoulder bolt 4 Slide cover plate clockwise to install or coun...

Page 12: ...s exhaust port cylinder decarbonizing and could reduce engine life IMPORTANT ONLY Lawn Boyr Generation II 2 Cycle Ashless Oil packaged in purple green cans or an NMMA TCW III certified oil should be u...

Page 13: ...e quantity of gasoline that can be used in 30 days to assure freshness Use of lead free gasoline results in fewer combustion chamber deposits and longer spark plug life Leaded gasoline may be used if...

Page 14: ...Preparation And Mowing 1 Review SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and read this manual carefully before operating mower 2 Clear area of sticks stones wire branches and other debris which could be picked up or hit...

Page 15: ...tart a warm engine after a short shutdown 1728 1 Figure 18 1 Primer 4 Hold blade control bail against upper handle Fig 19 M 2505 1 2 Figure 19 1 Blade control bail 2 Starter handle 5 Pull starter hand...

Page 16: ...propelled Drive Model 11003 Only 1 Move ground speed lever to one 1 of three 3 ground speeds 1 slow 2 medium or 3 fast Select a speed that is comfortable to walk and not too fast for grass length Not...

Page 17: ...adjusting cutting height Do not put fingers under housing when adjusting height of cut 1 To change cutting height pull wheel height adjustment lever toward wheel and move to the desired position Fig 2...

Page 18: ...mow using the highest height of cut setting and a slower walking speed then mow again at a lower setting for best lawn appearance If grass is too long and leaves clumps on top of lawn mower may plug...

Page 19: ...X Blade Brake Check stopping time every 50 hours or at start of each mowing season Blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing bail if not see your Authorized Lawn Boy Service Dealer for repair X E...

Page 20: ...9 Figure 26 6 Squeeze until oil is distributed evenly throughout filter Blot lightly with paper towel to remove excess oil 7 Replace filter with cleaner side facing carburetor Note Be sure filter is f...

Page 21: ...and pump when the engine is cool POTENTIAL HAZARD Gasoline is extremely flammable highly explosive and under certain conditions can cause personal injury or property damage WHAT CAN HAPPEN Tipping mow...

Page 22: ...0 Rotate the blade 180 and measure to other blade tip Note If measurements are not within 1 8 inch 3 2 mm blade should be replaced If after blade replacement the measurements are still not within 1 8...

Page 23: ...outside ends and no less than 2 inches 51 mm from trailing edge Fig 32 990 2 51 mm 5 127 mm Figure 32 Blade Balancing 1 Check the balance of blade by placing the center hole of blade over a nail or sc...

Page 24: ...se gun onto fitting and gently apply 1 or 2 pumps of 2 multi purpose lithium grease Excess grease may damage seals and prevent proper wheel clutch operation 1018 1 Figure 36 1 Grease fitting Exhaust P...

Page 25: ...ust port Fig 38 10 Using a wooden dowel loosen carbon deposits by inserting dowel into port Note Do not use metal tools they could scratch piston 11 Set mower upright 12 Hold blade control bail agains...

Page 26: ...djusted at the left handle bracket by moving cable jacket held by jam nuts Fig 40 1 Hold self propelled bail 1 to 1 2 in 25 to 38 mm from handle 2 Adjust jam nuts at handle bracket so cable is tight b...

Page 27: ...rts hard or loses power 1 Move throttle lever to FAST position 2 Drain and refill fuel tank with fresh gasoline oil mix 3 Clean gas cap vent hole 4 Clean or replace air filter element 5 Clean mower di...

Page 28: ...Place all four 4 wheels at same height 2 Sharpen and balance blade 3 Change mowing pattern 4 Clean underside of mower deck Discharge chute plugs 1 Move throttle lever to FAST position 2 Raise cutting...

Page 29: ...plate mulch plate or grass chute and catcher are installed 1 Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire Fig 41 before installing or removing grass chute m 3884 1 Figure 41 1 Spark plug wire 2 Place c...

Page 30: ...es in and pressing interlocking rear handle halves together Fig 45 1012 Figure 45 10 Position rear bag handles into bag hanger on handle 11 Grasp bag assembly handle and slide over flange of grass chu...

Page 31: ...bjects or blade contact can cause serious injury HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always stop engine when emptying grass bag and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning a clogged chute bag tunnel or undersi...

Page 32: ...only Lawn Boy original equipment or Lawn Boy replacement cutting blade Other blades may strike mulch plate when engine is started and run Mulching Operation Move throttle control to FAST position Ful...

Page 33: ...stabilize fuel for storage Fig 50 If possible the last fuel fill of the year should be treated with Lawn Boy 2 4r Fuel Conditioner 1058 Figure 50 Plan ahead and try to run the fuel tank empty when mo...

Page 34: ...g wire 3 Install spark plug and torque to 180 in lb 15 ft lb 20 N m 4 Perform recommended maintenance procedures See MAINTENANCE section 5 Fill fuel tank Fig 53 with fresh clean gasoline oil mix 993 F...

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