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3352-951 Rev B

Adjusting the Upper Handle

Height

You may raise or lower the upper handle to a position

comfortable for you.

Note:

 You cannot raise the upper handle higher than

the angle of the lower handle.

1.

Loosen the upper

handle knob.

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2.

Move the upper handle to the desired position.

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3.

Tighten the upper

handle knob as tight as

you can.

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Operation

Important

: 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.

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2.

Move the

choke lever to the

Choke

 position.

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3.

Hold the blade

control bar (A) against

the handle and

immediately start the

engine using the recoil

starter.

A

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Note:

 The choke lever will automatically move to

the 

Off

 position while you hold the blade control

bar.

4.

If the mower does not start in 1 or 2 pulls, repeat

steps 2 and 3.

Note:

 If the mower still does not start, contact an

Authorized Service Dealer.

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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