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Form No. 3359-940 Rev A

Insight® Lawn Mower

Model No. 10683—Serial No. 280000001 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.

© 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 Insight 10683

Page 1: ...l 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 defec...

Page 2: ...atcher discharge guard rear guard or other safety protective devices in place and working Never leave a running machine unattended Stop the engine and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop bef...

Page 3: ...p and tighten securely Exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless deadly poison that can kill you Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed area General Service Never operate machine in a clos...

Page 4: ...rts 2 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 5 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicin...

Page 5: ...not come with oil in the engine but it does come with a bottle of oil 1 Remove the dipstick Figure 6 Figure 6 2 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the...

Page 6: ...the top of the mulch plug lever must lie fully in the bottom of the channel Figure 7 Figure 7 1 Top of mulch plug lever in switch channel 1 Insert the mulch plug into the mower if it isn t already ins...

Page 7: ...s To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline place the container and or mower directly on the ground before filling not in a vehicle or on an object Fill the tank outdoors when the engine i...

Page 8: ...ervice classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher 3 Install the dipstick Adjusting the Cutting Height Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade causing serious inju...

Page 9: ...re 17 Figure 17 3 Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can Figure 18 Figure 18 Starting the Engine Important The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you...

Page 10: ...e and blade should stop within 3 seconds If they do not stop properly stop using your mower immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer Figure 23 Mulching the Clippings Your mower comes from...

Page 11: ...in serious personal injury Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Installing the Grass Bag 1 Remove the mulch plug Figure 25 Figure 25 2 Route the...

Page 12: ...s you from starting the mower unless you first install the mulch plug securely on the mower refer to Mulching the Clippings Installing the Side Discharge Chute 1 Unlock the side discharge door Figure...

Page 13: ...nly 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 b...

Page 14: ...itional maintenance procedures Preparing for Maintenance 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug Figure 35 before performing any ma...

Page 15: ...used oil out through the oil fill tube Figure 38 Figure 38 4 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick Figure 39 Do not overfill Max fill 20 oz...

Page 16: ...ade and all mounting hardware Figure 41 Important Position the curved ends of the blade to point toward the mower housing 6 Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to 60 ft lb 82 N m Important A...

Page 17: ...onnect the wire onto the retaining post 6 Remove the spark plug add 1 oz 30 ml of oil through the spark plug hole and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylind...

Page 18: ...Notes 18...

Page 19: ...Notes 19...

Page 20: ...ining 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 service a...

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