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Service

Safe Handling of Gasoline

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.

Use only an approved gasoline container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as
on a water heater or on other appliances.

Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.

Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck
or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.

Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.

Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap 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 closed area.

Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.

Keep machine 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 inspect the
machine. Repair, if necessary, before starting.

Never make any adjustments or repairs with the
engine running. Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground against engine to prevent unintended
starting.

Check grass catcher components and the discharge
guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear
gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.

Safety and Instructional Decals

Important:

Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged

decals.

Manufacturer’s Mark

1.

Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original
machine manufacturer.

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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...

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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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