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2005—Lawn-Boy, Inc.

8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA

Printed in the USA

All Rights Reserved

Original Instructions (EN)

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Insight

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Lawn Mower

Model No. 10695—Serial No. 250000001 and Up

Form No. 3352-951 Rev B

Operator’s Manual

If you have questions or problems, contact us at www.lawn-boy.com

or call toll free 1-866-216-6032 (US) or 1-866-216-6031 (Canada) 

before returning this product.

Introduction

Read this manual 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. The illustration below identifies the location of

the model and serial numbers on the product. Write

the numbers in the space provided below:

Model #:

Serial #:

m-7915

This manual identifies potential hazards and has

safety messages identified by the following words:

Danger

 signals an extreme hazard that 

will

cause serious injury or death if you do not follow

the recommended precautions.

Warning

 signals a hazard that 

may 

cause

serious injury or death if you do not follow the

recommended precautions.

Caution

 signals a hazard that may cause minor

or 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:

 emphasizes

general information worthy of special attention.

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 this

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 U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission

Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance

and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through

the engine manufacturer.

Safety

This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade

safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn

mowers and the B71.1 specifications of the American

National Standards Institute in effect at the time of

production.

Read and understand the contents of this manual

before the engine is ever started.

 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to

alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol

to avoid possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this mower

could result in injury or death. To reduce this

potential, comply with the following safety

instructions.

The following instructions have been adapted from

the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1—2003.

Summary of Contents for Insight 10695

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: ...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...

Page 4: ...Product Overview 8 9 10 3 2 1 4 7 5 6 m 8008 1 Cutting height lever 2 Oil fill Dipstick not shown 3 Recoil start handle 4 Blade control bar 5 Upper handle 6 Upper handle knob 7 Fuel tank cap 8 Air fil...

Page 5: ...W detergent oil with an API service classification of SH SJ SL or higher 3 Install the dipstick securely Important Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours change it yearly thereafter R...

Page 6: ...on the dipstick add oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level is up to the mark Do not overfill Max fill 0 58 quart 0 55 l type SAE 10W 30 or SAE 30W detergent oil with an API service classificat...

Page 7: ...ant The engine will not start unless the mulch plug or grass bag is properly in place Starting the Engine 1 Turn the fuel valve lever to the On position m 7210 2 Move the choke lever to the Choke posi...

Page 8: ...er remove it refer to Removing the Grass Bag on page 9 before mulching the clippings If the side discharge chute is on the mower remove it and lock the side discharge door refer to Removing the Side D...

Page 9: ...you pull the recoil start handle 3 Insert the grass bag handle into the grooves at the top of the mower m 7981 Removing the Grass Bag 1 Route the starter rope around the lower rope guide m 7958a 2 Li...

Page 10: ...e disconnect the wire from the spark plug and examine the mower for damage For best performance install a new blade before the cutting season begins Replace the blade when necessary with a Lawn Boy re...

Page 11: ...oil level Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 6 Check the air cleaner for dirt and or damage and clean or replace it if necessary Refer to Servicing the Air Cleaner on page 12 Remove grass...

Page 12: ...is wet with oil or fuel replace it 5 If the air filter is dirty tap it on a hard surface several times or blow compressed air less than 30 psi 207 kPa through the the side of the filter that faces th...

Page 13: ...the outer plastic end of the inner handle m 8015 m 8014 Note Use the straw that comes with the spray can to direct the spray 2 Push the upper handle fully down and spray the inner plastic surface of t...

Page 14: ...s personal injury Wear cloth or leather gloves when servicing the blade 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 12 2 Tip the mower onto its side...

Page 15: ...rk plug and connect 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 througho...

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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