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Form No. 3354-491 Rev A

Insight Gold™ Lawn Mower

Model No. 10696—Serial No. 260000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

Introduction

Read this information 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. Figure 1
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on
the product. Write the numbers in the space provided.

Figure 1

1. Model and serial number plate

Model No.

Serial No.

This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Figure 2

1. Safety alert symbol

This manual uses two words to highlight information.

Important

calls attention to special mechanical information

and

Note

emphasizes general information worthy of special

attention.

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 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
the 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 US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance,
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.

For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross
horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the engine
manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940. As configured
to meet safety, emission, and operating requirements, the
actual engine horsepower on this class of lawn mower will
be significantly lower.

Do not tamper with the engine controls or alter the
governor speed; doing so may create an unsafe condition
resulting in personal injury.

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 you start the engine.

The safety alert symbol (Figure 2) 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

© 2006—Lawn-Boy® Inc.

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

Register at www.Lawn-Boy.com.

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA.

All Rights Reserved

Summary of Contents for Insight Gold 10696

Page 1: ...uipped with a spark arrester muffler It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the 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 US Environmental Protec...

Page 2: ...ting the engine If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check for the cause immediately Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Always wear eye protection when operating machine See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to ...

Page 3: ...s 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 oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing If you strike a foreign object stop and inspect the machine Repair if necessary before starting Never make...

Page 4: ...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 1938 107 3888 4 ...

Page 5: ...tall the fuse 2 Remove the fuse box decal 5 Replace the fuse box cover 3 Remove the fuse box cover 6 Start the engine 108 1013 108 7450 1 Height of cut 108 7451 1 Height of cut 108 7461 Setup 1 Unfolding the Handle 1 Move the handle rearward and hold the upper handle in place Figure 3 Figure 3 Note The handle will click into position 2 Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can Figure 4 Fig...

Page 6: ...tant You must correctly install the mulch plug for mulching or side discharging or grass bag for bagging or the engine will not start The mower has a safety switch located at the bottom of a channel on the top right rear of the mower that prevents the mower from operating without a mulch plug or grass bag This prevents the mower from throwing debris at the operator through the rear chute Install t...

Page 7: ...attery cover with the 2 screws that you removed in Step 1 Note Remove the temporary decal from the battery cover 5 Charging the Battery Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Charge the battery for 24 hours ini...

Page 8: ...oline can burn you and others 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 Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold Wipe up spills Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks Store gasoline in an approved fuel container out of the reach of children Fill the...

Page 9: ...gine Oil 3 Install the dipstick securely Adjusting the Cutting Height Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade causing serious injury Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height Adjust the cutting height as desired Set all four wheels to the same height Note To raise the mower ...

Page 10: ...h plug or the grass bag securely on the mower 1 Install the mulch plug Figure 21 or the grass bag Figure 22 on the mower Figure 21 Figure 22 2 Turn the fuel valve lever to the On position Figure 23 Figure 23 3 Move the choke lever to the Choke position Figure 24 Figure 24 4 Hold the blade control bar against the handle and immediately start the engine using either the ignition key or the recoil st...

Page 11: ... you leave the mower unattended Important When you release the blade control bar both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds If they do not stop properly stop using your mower immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer Figure 27 Mulching the Clippings Your mower comes from the factory ready to mulch the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn If the grass bag is on the mow...

Page 12: ... before leaving the operating position Installing the Grass Bag 1 Rotate the latch rod to the right and remove the mulch plug Figure 29 Figure 29 2 Route the starter rope around the lower rope guide Figure 30 Figure 30 Note The lower rope guide releases the starter rope when you pull the recoil start handle 3 Insert the grass bag handle into the grooves at the top of the mower Figure 31 Important ...

Page 13: ...gure 38 Figure 38 Operating Tips General Mowing Tips Clear the area of sticks stones wire branches and other debris that the blade could hit Avoid striking solid objects with the blade Never deliberately mow over any object If the mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate immediately stop the engine disconnect the wire from the spark plug and examine the mower for damage For best performance in...

Page 14: ... leaves on the lawn set the front cutting height one or two notches higher than the rear cutting height Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does not cut the leaves finely enough Maintenance Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position Recommended Maintenance Schedule s Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the rst 5 operating hour...

Page 15: ...r cover Figure 40 Figure 40 1 Latch tabs 2 Open the cover 3 Remove the air filter Figure 41 Figure 41 4 If the air filter is damaged or 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 side of the filter that faces the engine Note Do not brush the dirt off the filter brushing forces dirt in...

Page 16: ...ting the Wheel Gears 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 gears as shown in Figure 45 Figure 45 3 Rotate the gears to distribute the oil 4 Install the rear wheels Lubricating the Upper Handle Lubricate the left and right sides of the upper handle with a low viscosity silicone spray lubrican...

Page 17: ...nd speed moving the jacket downward increases the ground speed 5 Tighten the nut firmly 6 Start the mower and check the adjustment Note If the self propel drive is not properly adjusted repeat this procedure Replacing the Blade Important You will need a torque wrench to install the blade properly If you do not have a torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this procedure contact an Authorized...

Page 18: ...using Wear eye protection Stay in the operating position behind the handle Do not allow bystanders in the area 1 With the engine running on a flat paved surface spray a stream of water in front of the right rear wheel Figure 52 The water will splash into the path of the blade cleaning out the clippings Figure 52 2 When no more clippings come out stop the water and move the mower to a dry area 3 Run...

Page 19: ...e mower you accidently bump the key and engage the blade control bar the engine could start and rotate the blade causing serious personal injury Always remove the ignition key before you fold the handle Upright Position 1 Step on the foot pedal and hold it down Figure 53 Figure 53 2 Move the handle to the upright position Figure 54 Figure 54 Forward Position 1 With the handle in the upright positi...

Page 20: ...by you is at your expense Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service If you think that your Lawn Boy product contains a defect in materials or workmanship follow this procedure 1 Contact any Authorized Lawn Boy Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership To locate a dealer convenient to you refer to the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory look under Lawn Mowers or Snow Removal or a...

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