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3352-935 Rev B

Setup

Note:

 Remove and discard the protective plastic

sheet that covers the engine.

Unfolding the Handle

1.

Move the handle rearward and hold the upper

handle in place.

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2.

Tighten the upper

handle knob.

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3.

Tighten the lower

handle knobs as tight as

you can.

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Filling the Engine with Oil

Your mower does not come with oil in the engine

,

but it does come with a bottle of oil.

1.

Remove the dipstick.

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2. Slowly

 pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil

level reaches the 

Full

 line 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 securely.

Important

Change the engine oil after the first

2 operating hours;

 change it yearly thereafter. Refer

to Changing the Engine Oil on page 13.

Summary of Contents for Insight 10684

Page 1: ...moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions This manual uses two other words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasi...

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

Page 3: ...d 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 op...

Page 4: ...ht of cut 108 7451 1 Height of cut 108 7461 1 Unlocked 2 Locked Product Overview 8 11 3 2 9 1 4 5 10 6 7 m 7916 1 Spark plug 2 Oil fill Dipstick not shown 3 Recoil start handle 4 Blade control bar upp...

Page 5: ...our mower does not come with oil in the engine but it does come with a bottle of oil 1 Remove the dipstick m 7921 m 7921 m 5571 2 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the...

Page 6: ...he Fuel Tank Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name brand service station Important To reduce starting problems add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season mixing it...

Page 7: ...rn 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 mo...

Page 8: ...starting it again Note If the mower still does not start contact an Authorized Service Dealer Using the Self propel Drive To operate the self propel drive squeeze the self propel drive lower bar A up...

Page 9: ...grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn If the side discharge chute is on the mower remove it and lock the side discharge door refer to Removing the Side Discharge C...

Page 10: ...7934 Side Discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass If the bag is on the mower remove it and insert the mulch plug refer to Removing the Grass Bag on page 10 before...

Page 11: ...he grass is too long the mower may plug and cause the engine to stall Mow only 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...

Page 12: ...engine operator s manual Annual Storage Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or before annual storage Refer to Preparing the Mower for Storage on page 15 1Whichever comes first 2Change the e...

Page 13: ...ll tube until the oil level reaches the Full line 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 m 7921 m 5571...

Page 14: ...ng this procedure contact an Authorized Service Dealer Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline If the blade is damaged or cracked replace it immediately If the blade edge is dull or nicked...

Page 15: ...tops from running out of fuel 3 Prime the engine and start it again 4 Allow the engine to run until it stops When you can no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry 5 Disconnect the wire from t...

Page 16: ...that your Lawn Boy product contains a defect in materials or workmanship follow this procedure 1 Contact any Lawn Boy Authorized or Master Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership To loc...

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