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Insightt
Lawn Mower
Model No. 10685—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
If you have questions or problems, contact us at www.lawn-boy.com
or call toll free 1-866-216-6032 (US) or 1-866-216-6031 (Canada)
before returning this product.
Introduction
Read this manual 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. The illustration below identifies the location of
the model and serial numbers on the product. Write
the numbers in the space provided below:
Model #:
Serial #:
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the following words:
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will
•
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause
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serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor
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or moderate injury if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important: calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
E 2005—Lawn-Boy , Inc.
8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
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 this
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 U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.
Safety
This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade
m-7915
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 the engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It 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 injury or death. To reduce this
potential, comply with the following safety
instructions.
The following instructions have been adapted from
the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1—2003.
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved
Form No. 3352-942 Rev B
Operator's Manual
Warning
Original Instructions (EN)
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- Page 1 Form No. 3352-942 Rev B Insightt Lawn Mower Model No. 10685—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual If you have questions or problems, contact us at www.lawn-boy.com or call toll free 1-866-216-6032 (US) or 1-866-216-6031 (Canada) before returning this product. Introduction Warning...
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Page 2: General Operation
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands See manufacturer’s instructions for proper • and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the operation and installation of accessories. Only following safety instructions could result in serious use accessories approved by the manufacturer. injury or death. -
Page 3: General Service
Never store the machine or fuel container where • General Service there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or on other appliances. Never operate machine in a closed area. • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck •... -
Page 4: Product Overview
Product Overview 108-7450 1. Height of cut 108-7451 1. Height of cut m-7949 1. Spark plug 7. Fuel tank cap 2. Oil fill/Dipstick (not shown) 8. Foot lever 3. Recoil start handle 9. Air filter 4. Blade control bar 10. Primer 5. -
Page 5: Unfolding The Handle
Setup Filling the Engine with Oil Your mower does not come with oil in the engine, Note: Remove and discard the protective plastic but it does come with a bottle of oil. sheet that covers the engine. 1. Remove the dipstick. Unfolding the Handle 1. -
Page 6: Filling The Fuel Tank
Filling the Fuel Tank Checking the Engine Oil Level Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name-brand service station. 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel install the dipstick. -
Page 7: Adjusting The Upper Handle Height
Operation Adjusting the Upper Handle Height Important: The engine will not start unless the mulch plug or grass bag is properly in place. You may raise or lower the upper handle to a position comfortable for you. Starting the Engine Note: You cannot raise the upper handle higher than the angle of the lower handle. -
Page 8: Using The Self-Propel Drive
Using the Self-propel Drive Mulching the Clippings To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your Your mower comes from the factory ready to mulch hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace If the grass bag is on the mower, remove it (refer to with you. -
Page 9: Installing The Grass Bag
Installing the Grass Bag Removing the Grass Bag 1. Route the starter rope around the lower rope 1. Rotate the latch rod guide. to the right and remove the mulch plug. m-7969 2. Route the starter rope around the lower rope guide. -
Page 10: Side-Discharging The Clippings
For best performance, install a new blade before • the cutting season begins. Replace the blade when necessary with a m-7195 • Lawn-Boy replacement blade. 2. Lift open the side discharge door. Cutting Grass Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a •... -
Page 11: Cutting Leaves
Cutting Leaves Raise the cutting height on your mower. • Cut the grass more frequently. • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn • shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full •... -
Page 12: Preparing For Maintenance
Preparing for Maintenance Changing the Engine Oil 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating stop. hours; change it yearly thereafter. Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil 2. -
Page 13: Lubricating The Wheel Gears
Lubricating the Wheel Adjusting the Self-propel Gears Drive 1. Remove the wheel bolt in the center of each rear If your mower does not self-propel properly, adjust the wheel and remove the rear wheels. self-propel drive cable. 1. Loosen the nut on the cable mount (A). 2. -
Page 14: Replacing The Blade
4. Push the cable jacket upward 1/8 inch (3 mm). 5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware. Note: You can place a ruler against the upper side Important: Position the curved ends of the blade to of the black cable mount (C) and measure how far point toward the mower housing. -
Page 15: Preparing The Mower For Storage
Storage 2. Move the handle to the upright position. Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the Mower for Storage Warning Gasoline vapors can explode. Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. Do not store the mower in an enclosure near m-7964 an open flame. - Page 16 The Lawn-Boy No-Worry Warranty A Two-Year Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Insight Mowers Conditions and Products Covered Lawn–Boy Inc. and its affiliate, Lawn–Boy Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Lawn–Boy product used for residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component.
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The starter rope is very hard to pull. Is there an adjustment that loosens the blade brake to make it easier?
@Ronald Gray