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1. Engine switch Off

3. Unlocked

2. Engine switch On

4. Locked

Setup

Important:

Remove and discard the protective

plastic sheet that covers the engine.

1. Unfolding the Handle

Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can
damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating
condition.

Do not damage the cables when folding or
unfolding the handle.

If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.

1. Unfold the handle as illustrated in Figure 3 and Figure 4.

Figure 3

Figure 4

2. Tighten the 4 handle knobs.

2. Filling the Engine with Oil

Important:

Your mower does not come with oil in

the engine.

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.)

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Содержание Insight 10780

Страница 1: ...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 Prot...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 3: ... 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 any adjustments or repairs with the engine running Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against engine to prevent unintended startin...

Страница 4: ... the handle If a cable is damaged contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 Unfold the handle as illustrated in Figure 3 and Figure 4 Figure 3 Figure 4 2 Tighten the 4 handle knobs 2 Filling the Engine with Oil Important Your mower does not come with oil in the engine 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 dipst...

Страница 5: ... mower from throwing debris at the operator through the rear chute For the switch to detect the presence of the mulch plug 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 an...

Страница 6: ...event 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 fuel tank with fresh unleaded regu...

Страница 7: ...ll the engine pour some oil out of it as directed in Changing the Engine Oil 3 Install the dipstick 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 If the engine has been running the muffler...

Страница 8: ...ulls press the primer button 1 or 2 times and try starting it again Note If the mower still does not start contact an Authorized Service Dealer Using the Self propel Drive To operate the self propel drive squeeze the self propel drive bar Figure 20 toward the handle and hold it Figure 20 1 Self propel drive bar To disengage the self propel drive release the self propel drive bar Note The maximum s...

Страница 9: ...the mulch plug securely on the mower Figure 22 Figure 22 1 Top of mulch plug lever in switch channel Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn If the side discharge chute is on the mower remove it and lock the side discharge door refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute before bagging the clippings The blade is sharp contacting the bl...

Страница 10: ...the bag is on the mower remove it and insert the mulch plug refer to Removing the Grass Bag before side 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 Figure 29 Figure 29 1 Top of mulch plug lever in switch channel Installing the Side Discharge Chute 1 Unlock the side discharge...

Страница 11: ...earance 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 fo...

Страница 12: ...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 34 before performing any maintenance procedure Figure 34 3 After performing the maintenance proce...

Страница 13: ...r and carries more contaminants 1 Perform the pre maintenance procedures refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 Remove the dipstick Figure 36 Figure 36 3 Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube Figure 37 Figure 37 4 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick Figure 38 Do not overfill Max ...

Страница 14: ...ure 39 Figure 39 4 Remove the blade saving all mounting hardware Figure 39 5 Install the new blade and all mounting hardware Figure 40 Figure 40 Important Position the curved ends of the blade to point toward the mower housing 6 Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to 60 ft lb 82 N m Important A bolt torqued to 60 ft lb 82 N m is very tight While holding the blade with a block of wood put...

Страница 15: ...e 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 throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off season 7 Loosely install the spark plug 8 Tighten all nuts bolts and screws Folding the Handle Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables causing an unsa...

Страница 16: ...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 access our website at www Lawn Boy com U S Customers may als...

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