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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.
© 2006—Lawn-Boy® Inc.
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Insight Gold™ Lawn Mower
Model No. 10696—Serial No. 260000001 and Up
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
Register at www.Lawn-Boy.com.
Form No. 3354-491 Rev A
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA.
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- Page 1 Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or Whenever you need service, genuine Lawn-Boy parts, or grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas may additional information, contact an Authorized Service have similar laws.
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Page 2: General Operation
• injury or death. To reduce this potential, comply with the Always wear eye protection when operating machine. following safety instructions. • See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories The following instructions have been adapted from the approved by the manufacturer. -
Page 3: Safety And Instructional Decals
Safety and Instructional Decals • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers Important: Safety and instruction decals are located on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. near areas of potential danger. - 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...
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Page 5: Unfolding The Handle
107-3889 108-7451 1. Do not operate the mower without the rear discharge plug or bag in place; do not operate the mower without the side discharge 1. Height of cut cover or deector in place. 108-7461 Setup 1. Unfolding the Handle 108-0992 1. -
Page 6: Filling The Engine With Oil
2. Filling the Engine with Oil 3. Installing the Mulch Plug or Grass Bag Important: Your mower does not come with oil in the engine. Important: You must correctly install the mulch plug (for mulching or side-discharging) or grass bag 1. -
Page 7: Installing The Fuse
2. Swing the lever into the switch channel and lever 3. Install the fuse in the fuse holder (Figure 11). retainer (Figure 8). Figure 8 3. Ensure that the lever snaps snugly into place in both the Figure 11 switch channel and lever retainer (Figure 9). If they do not, your mower will not start! 4. -
Page 8: Product Overview
Product Overview Operation Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline 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. -
Page 9: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Checking the Engine Oil Level Note: To raise the mower, move all 4 cutting height levers forward; to lower the mower, move them rearward. 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the dipstick (Figure 16). Figure 17 Adjusting the Upper Handle Height You may raise or lower the upper handle to a position... -
Page 10: Starting The Engine
Figure 19 Figure 22 3. Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can 2. Turn the fuel valve lever to the On position (Figure 23). (Figure 20). Figure 20 Figure 23 Starting the Engine 3. Move the choke lever to the Choke position (Figure 24). Important: The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you first install the mulch plug or the grass bag securely on... -
Page 11: Using The Self-Propel Drive
Figure 25 1. Blade control bar Figure 27 Note: The choke lever will automatically move to the Mulching the Clippings Off position while you hold the blade control bar. 5. If the mower does not start in 1 or 2 pulls (or within 5 Your mower comes from the factory ready to mulch the seconds using the electric starter), repeat steps 3and 4. -
Page 12: Bagging The Clippings
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Lawn-Boy replacement bag. Figure 31 The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result Removing the Grass Bag in serious personal injury. -
Page 13: Side-Discharging The Clippings
• For best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins. Figure 35 • Replace the blade when necessary with a Lawn-Boy replacement blade. 2. Lift open the side discharge door (Figure 36). Cutting Grass • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time. Do... -
Page 14: Cutting Leaves
• Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend – Cut the grass more frequently. to clump on the yard and can cause the mower to plug – Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full or the engine to stall. swath with each pass. -
Page 15: Preparing For Maintenance
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 39) before performing any maintenance procedure. Figure 41 4. If the air filter is damaged or is wet with oil or fuel, replace it. -
Page 16: Lubricating The Upper Handle
Figure 43 Figure 45 4. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube, periodically 3. Rotate the gears to distribute the oil. checking the level with the dipstick, until the dipstick 4. Install the rear wheels. indicates that the engine is full as illustrated in Figure 44. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive If your mower does not self-propel properly, adjust the self-propel drive cable. 1. Loosen the nut on the cable mount (Figure 48). Figure 50 1. Cable mount 2. Cable jacket Note: Moving the cable jacket upward decreases the ground speed;... -
Page 18: Cleaning The Mower
Cleaning the Mower The mower may dislodge material from under the mower housing. • 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). -
Page 19: Folding The Handle
5. Remove the ignition key. 2. Move the handle all the way forward and loosen the upper handle knob (Figure 55). 6. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and connect the wire onto the retaining post. 7. 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. - Page 20 If you think that your Lawn-Boy product contains a defect in materials or workmanship follow this procedure: 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”...
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