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3352-945 Rev B

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 15.

Before Operating

Danger

Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can

burn you and others.

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.

S

Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills.

S

Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks.

S

Store gasoline in an approved fuel container, out of the reach of children.

Summary of Contents for Insight 10686

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: ...4 3352 945 Rev B 104 7403 104 7953 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual for information on charging the battery contains lead do not discard 2 Read the Operator s Manual 107 3888...

Page 5: ...t operate the mower without the side discharge cover or deflector in place 108 0992 1 Read the Operator s Manual 2 Remove the fuse box decal 3 Remove the fuse box cover 4 Install the fuse 5 Replace th...

Page 6: ...pedal 10 Air filter 11 Primer 12 Cutting height lever 2 1 3 4 m 7917 m 5537 1 Grass bag 2 Side discharge chute 3 Mulch plug installed 4 Battery charger Setup Important Remove and discard the protecti...

Page 7: ...ant Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours change it yearly thereafter Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 15 Before Operating Danger Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosiv...

Page 8: ...ver Charging the Battery Refer to Charging the Battery on page 15 Filling the Fuel Tank Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name brand service station Important To red...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...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 simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your...

Page 11: ...e Clippings Use the 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 t...

Page 12: ...ing 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 12 before side discharging t...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...ngine operator s manual Clean the cooling system refer to your engine operator s manual Annual Storage Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or before annual storage Refer to Preparing the Mo...

Page 15: ...properly at a local recycling center Charging the Battery Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause ca...

Page 16: ...ect the spray 2 Push the upper handle fully down and spray the inner plastic surface of the outer handle m 7960 m 7962 Adjusting the Self propel Drive If your mower does not self propel properly adjus...

Page 17: ...ade is damaged or cracked replace it immediately If the blade edge is dull or nicked have it sharpened or replace it Warning The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal inju...

Page 18: ...ot store the mower in an enclosure near an open flame S Allow the engine to cool before storing it 1 On the last refueling of the year add fuel stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine manufac...

Page 19: ...position step on the foot pedal and hold it down 2 Move the handle to the all the way forward and loosen the upper handle knob m 7965 3 To unfold the handle refer to Unfolding the Handle on page 6 Rem...

Page 20: ...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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