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Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval:

Before each use or daily

1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install

the dipstick (Figure 14).

Figure 14

2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level

(Figure 14). If the oil level is below the

Add

mark on

the dipstick,

slowly

pour oil into the oil fill tube to

raise the oil level to the

Full

mark on the dipstick.

Do not overfill.

(Max. fill: 20 oz., type: SAE 30W

detergent oil with an API service 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
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.

If the engine has been running, the muffler will
be hot and can severely burn you. Keep away
from the hot muffler.

Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all four wheels
to the same height.

Note:

To raise the mower, move all 4 cutting height

levers forward; to lower the mower, move them
rearward.

Figure 15

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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...

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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