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Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.

Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.

FORM NO. 3316–701 EN Rev A

Silver-Series

Walk-Behind

Power Mower

Model No. 10202 – 4900001 & Up
Model No. 10210 – 4900001 & Up
Model No. 10302 – 4900001 & Up
Model No. 10310 – 4900001 & Up

Summary of Contents for 10202

Page 1: ...ate the product Operator s Manual IMPORTANT Read this manual carefully It contains information about your safety and the safety of others Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use be...

Page 2: ...the product Although Lawn Boy designs produces and markets safe state of the art products you are responsible for using the product properly and safely You are also responsible for training persons wh...

Page 3: ...elf propelled Drive 12 Adjusting Cutting Height 12 Mulching Tips 13 Page Maintenance 14 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 14 Air Filter 15 Change Engine Oil 15 Spark Plug 16 Clean Mower Housing 17 Blad...

Page 4: ...s NOT equipped with a spark arrester muffler Use or operation of this mower in the State of California on any forest covered brush covered or unimproved grass covered land without an approved spark ar...

Page 5: ...and cutter blade when the engine is running Blade can cause injury to hands and feet 7 Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the mower towards you 8 Stay behind the handle until the engine sto...

Page 6: ...rvicing procedures 5 To reduce fire hazard keep engine free of excessive grease grass leaves and accumulations of dirt 6 Do not overspeed the engine by changing governor settings 7 Check grass catcher...

Page 7: ...d near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost ON MOWER HOUSING Part No 39 5770 ON MOWER HOUSING Part No 92 1097 ON TOP REAR OF MOWER HOUSING Part No 92 4981 ON REAR HEI...

Page 8: ...positions high and low Fig 2 Select a handle height position that is most comfortable for you 1026 1 2 3 Figure 2 1 Low setting 2 High setting 3 Cable anchor self propelled model 1 To change handle he...

Page 9: ...late mulch plate or grass chute and catcher are installed 1 Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire Fig 3 before installing or removing cover plate 1002 1 Figure 3 1 Spark plug wire 2 Remove wing s...

Page 10: ...asoline can burn you others and cause property damage HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors in an open area when the engine is cold Wipe up any gasoline that spills Do n...

Page 11: ...wn Boy recommends that Lawn Boy 2 4 Fuel Conditioner Fig 8 be used regularly during operation and storage Lawn Boy 2 4 Fuel Conditioner cleans the engine during operation and prevents gum like varnish...

Page 12: ...it by cutting blade and become thrown objects 3 Keep everyone especially children and pets away from area of operation 4 Avoid striking trees walls curbs or other solid objects Never deliberately mow...

Page 13: ...en pull sharply Fig 12 Let rope return to handle slowly Note If engine fails to start after three 3 pulls repeat steps 2 4 1 3 2 981 Figure 12 1 Blade control bail 2 Upper handle 3 Starter handle Stop...

Page 14: ...1 Figure 15 1 Self propelledbail Adjusting Cutting Height Each wheel is adjusted individually with a wheel height adjustment lever Cutting heights are 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 3 and 3 1 2 inches 25 38 51 64 74...

Page 15: ...be cut off Cutting below the 2 inch setting is not recommended unless grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down When cutting grass over six inches tall you may want to...

Page 16: ...lippings and dirt X Self propelled Drive Clean grass clippings and debris under belt cover and drive belt X Blade Sharpen or replace maintain more frequently if edge is dulled quickly in rough or sand...

Page 17: ...nd air filter Fig 17 1034 2 1 3 4 Figure 17 1 Cover 2 Filter 3 Tab 4 Slot 2 Install new air filter into cover 3 Position filter and cover against flange with tab of cover into slot in flange Fig 17 4...

Page 18: ...spark plug once a season or clean every 100 hours whichever occurs first Use a Champion RJ19LM spark plug or equivalent 1 Pull wire off spark plug Fig 19 Remove spark plug and clean with a wire brush...

Page 19: ...h a hardwood scraper 4 Connect spark plug wire when maintenance is completed Blade A straight sharp blade provides maximum cutting performance Regularly inspect and sharpen blade POTENTIAL HAZARD Blad...

Page 20: ...e driver for bent or sheared drive lugs Replace if necessary Blade Sharpening POTENTIAL HAZARD When sharpening blade pieces of blade could be accidentally thrown WHAT CAN HAPPEN Thrown objects can cau...

Page 21: ...ing 3 Install mulch fan into blade recess and secure with blade nut Fig 26 1024 Figure 26 4 Torque blade nut to 560 in lbs 47 ft Ibs 63 N m Note Blade nut must be replaced after installing and removin...

Page 22: ...le support 5 Release bail and check to see that cable is loose Note Cable must be loose with bail in released position or mower may creep when bail is disengaged Self propelled Drive Cleaning self pro...

Page 23: ...resh gasoline g 2 Clean gas cap vent hole 3 Replace air filter element 4 Clean mower discharge chute 5 Clean underside of mower deck 6 Clean spark plug check spark plug gap replace if damaged 7 Check...

Page 24: ...e chute plugs 1 Move throttle lever from SLOW to START MULCHING ZONE position 2 Raise cutting height 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Clean underside of mower deck Mower will not self propel 1 Adj...

Page 25: ...erious injury HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never operate mower unless cover plate mulch plate or grass chute and catcher are installed 1 Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire Fig 30 before installing...

Page 26: ...shoulder bolts on the mower housing protrude through slotted holes in the chute assembly and do not have to be loosened or removed Chute assembly moves over the shoulder bolts Fig 34 7 Slide chute as...

Page 27: ...1012 Figure 37 14 Position rear bag handles into bag hanger on handle 15 Grasp bag assembly handle and slide over flange of grass chute Fig 38 Push downward on handle until it seats into position 1010...

Page 28: ...d disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning a clogged chute bag tunnel or underside of mower housing 3 Reconnect spark plug wire Mulch Plate POTENTIAL HAZARD An uncovered discharge opening will allow...

Page 29: ...7 Connect spark plug wire Note Use only Lawn Boy original equipment or Lawn Boy replacement cutting blade Other blades may strike mulch plate when engine is started and run 1072 1 2 3 Figure 42 1 Mul...

Page 30: ...w the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure We recommend Lawn Boy 2 4 Fuel Conditioner to stabilize fuel for storage Fig 43 If possible the last fuel fill of the year should be treated with L...

Page 31: ...o storage position Removing From Storage 1 Unfold handle See handle assembly instructions in ASSEMBLY section 2 Check and tighten all fasteners 3 Remove spark plug Fig 49 and spin engine rapidly using...

Page 32: ...Cover and How Does Your State Law Relate To This Warranty There is no other express warranty This express warranty does not cover Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as filters fuel lub...

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