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Form No. 3358-888 Rev A

Insight® Lawn Mower

Model No. 10662—Serial No. 280000001 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.

© 2007—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 10662

Page 1: ...al 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...

Page 2: ...catcher discharge guard rear guard or other safety protective devices in place and working Never leave a running machine unattended Stop the engine and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol...

Page 3: ...e a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely Exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless deadly poison that can kill you Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed area General Service Never operate machine in a closed area Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe ...

Page 4: ... object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 5 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 3 Thrown object hazard do not operate the mower without the rear discharge plug or bag in place do not operate the mower without the side discharge cover or deflector in place 6 Cuttin...

Page 5: ... 2 Filling the Engine with Oil Procedure Your mower does not come with oil in the engine but it does come with a bottle of oil 1 Remove the dipstick Figure 5 Figure 5 2 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick Figure 5 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 Note...

Page 6: ...g the top of the mulch plug lever must lie fully in the bottom of the channel Figure 6 Figure 6 1 Top of mulch plug lever in switch channel 1 Insert the mulch plug into the mower if it isn t already installed Figure 7 Figure 7 2 Squeeze the button on the lever with your thumb and fully insert the mulch plug into the opening Figure 8 Figure 8 3 Release the button on the lever and ensure that the to...

Page 7: ...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 fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline ...

Page 8: ...sting 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 If the engine has been running the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you Keep away from the hot muffler Adjust the cutting height as des...

Page 9: ...gine release the blade control bar Figure 18 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 18 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 ...

Page 10: ...g 1 Remove the mulch plug Figure 20 Figure 20 2 Route the starter rope around the lower rope guide Figure 21 Figure 21 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 22 Important The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you first install the...

Page 11: ...de discharging the clippings Important The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you first install the mulch plug securely on the mower refer to Mulching the Clippings Installing the Side Discharge Chute 1 Unlock the side discharge door Figure 26 Figure 26 2 Lift open the side discharge door Figure 27 Figure 27 3 Install the side discharge chute and close the d...

Page 12: ...e If the 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 Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade Mow only in dry conditions Alternate the mowing direction This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even...

Page 13: ...quickly Refer to your Engine Operator s Manual for any additional yearly maintenance procedures Important Refer to your Engine Operator s Manual for additional maintenance procedures Preparing for Maintenance 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug Figure 30 before performing any maintenance procedure Figure 30 3 After performing...

Page 14: ...n the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants 1 Perform the pre maintenance procedures refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 Remove the dipstick Figure 33 Figure 33 3 Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube Figure 34 Figure 34 4 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube un...

Page 15: ...it immediately If the blade edge is dull or nicked have it sharpened or replace it The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury Wear gloves when servicing the blade 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug Refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up 3 Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady Figure 37 Figu...

Page 16: ... refueling of the year add fuel stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer 2 Run the mower until the engine stops from running out of fuel 3 Prime the engine and start it again 4 Allow the engine to run until it stops When you can no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry 5 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and connect the wire onto the retaining post 6 Remove the ...

Page 17: ...moving the Mower from Storage 1 Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from the cylinder 2 Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque wrench to 15 ft lb 20 N m 3 Connect the wire to the spark plug 17 ...

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Page 20: ...aining 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 access our website at www Lawn Boy com U S Customers may also c...

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