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Summary of Contents for Insight 10997

Page 1: ...on and operating requirements the actual engine horsepower on this class of lawn mower will be signi cantly lower Do not tamper with the engine controls or alter the governor speed doing so may create...

Page 2: ...nstructions and with feet well away from the blade s and not in front of the discharge chute Operation Never mow while people especially children or pets are nearby Mow only in daylight or in good art...

Page 3: ...f personal injury On multibladed lawn mowers take care as rotating one blade may cause others to rotate Be careful during adjustment of the lawn mower to prevent entrapment of the ngers between moving...

Page 4: ...es operate side to side on slopes stop the engine before leaving the operating position and look behind you when backing 2 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 4 Cutti...

Page 5: ...pright 3 Release foot switch to fold handle 2 Handle folded 108 0992 1 Read the Operator s Manual 4 Install the fuse 2 Remove the fuse box decal 5 Replace the fuse box cover 3 Remove the fuse box cove...

Page 6: ...l line on the dipstick Figure 5 Do not over ll Max ll 20 oz type SAE 30W detergent oil with an API service classi cation of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher Note If you over ll the engine pour some oil out of...

Page 7: ...nt Use only the charger supplied with the mower 2 Plug the charger into a wall outlet When the battery no longer holds a charge recycle or dispose of the lead acid battery according to local codes 5 I...

Page 8: ...igure 12 If they do not your mower will not start Figure 12 Product Overview Figure 13 1 Spark plug 7 Upper handle knob 2 Cutting height lever 8 Electric starter 3 Oil ll Dipstick not shown 9 Fuel tan...

Page 9: ...tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name brand service station Figure 15 Important To reduce starting problems next season add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season mixing it with...

Page 10: ...the rear levers forward Note Only a front cutting height lever is shown The rear cutting height levers operate in the opposite direction to achieve the same result Figure 17 Adjusting the Upper Handle...

Page 11: ...e using either the ignition key or the recoil starter Figure 24 Figure 24 4 If the mower does not start in 1 or 2 pulls or within 5 seconds using the electric starter press the primer button 1 or 2 ti...

Page 12: ...rge door refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute before mulching the clippings Important The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you rst install the mulch plu...

Page 13: ...uide Figure 32 Figure 32 2 Lift the grass bag handle out from the grooves at the top of the mower and remove the bag from the mower Figure 33 3 Insert the mulch plug and rotate the latch rod until it...

Page 14: ...ssary with a Lawn Boy replacement blade Cutting Grass Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time Do not cut below the 2 inch 51 mm setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when g...

Page 15: ...l Before each use or daily Check the engine oil level Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade control bar Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the mower Before sto...

Page 16: ...reparing for Maintenance 2 Rotate the air lter cover to remove it Figure 41 Figure 41 3 Replace the air lter 4 Install the cover Changing the Engine Oil Change the engine oil after the rst 2 operating...

Page 17: ...rs 1 Remove the wheel bolt in the center of each rear wheel and remove the rear wheels 2 Apply a lubricating oil to the inner and outer sides of the gear as shown in Figure 45 Figure 45 3 Install the...

Page 18: ...nd speed moving the jacket downward increases the ground speed 5 Tighten the nut rmly 6 Start the mower and check the adjustment Note If the self propel drive is not properly adjusted repeat this proc...

Page 19: ...few minutes to dry the housing to prevent it from rusting Storage Store the mower in a cool clean dry place Preparing the Mower for Storage Gasoline vapors can explode Do not store gasoline more than...

Page 20: ...nd hold it down 2 Move the handle all the way forward and loosen the upper handle knob Figure 55 Figure 55 3 To unfold the handle refer to Unfolding the Handle Removing the Mower from Storage 1 Remove...

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Page 24: ...and your proof of purchase sales receipt to your seller or the Lawn Boy Service Dealer If for any reason you are dissatis ed with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact...

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