LAWNBOY 10662 Operator's Manual

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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.

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

Insight® Lawn Mower

Model No. 10662—Serial No. 280000001 and Up

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.

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

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.

Form No. 3358-888 Rev A

Figure 2

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.

Engine Owner's Manual

is supplied

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA

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Page 1 Form No. 3358-888 Rev A Insight® Lawn Mower Model No. 10662—Serial No. 280000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction Figure 2 Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury 1. Safety alert symbol and product damage.
Page 2: General Operation
Safety removing grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard. This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade • Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn mowers light. and the B71.1 specifications of the American National •...
Page 3: Safe Handling Of Gasoline
Service any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing. Safe Handling of Gasoline • If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before starting. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use • Never make any adjustments or repairs with the extreme care in handling gasoline.
Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals
Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 114-2820 1. Warning—read the 4. Cutting/dismemberment Operator’s Manual. hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts. 2. Thrown object 5.
Page 5: Unfolding The Handle
2. Filling the Engine with Oil Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective Procedure plastic sheet that covers the engine. Your mower does not come with oil in the engine, but it does come with a bottle of oil. 1. Unfolding the Handle 1.
Page 6: Install The Mulch Plug Or Grass Bag
3. Install the Mulch Plug or 2. Squeeze the button on the lever with your thumb and fully insert the mulch plug into the opening Grass Bag (Figure 8). Procedure You must correctly install the mulch plug (for mulching or side-discharging) or grass bag (for bagging) or the engine will not start.
Page 7: 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 8: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Checking the Engine Oil Level Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all four wheels to the same height. Service Interval: Before each use or daily Note: To raise the mower, move all 4 cutting height 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install levers forward;...
Page 9: Stopping The Engine
Stopping the Engine Service Interval: Before each use or daily To stop the engine, 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.
Page 10: Bagging The Clippings
Bagging the Clippings Note: The lower rope guide releases the starter rope when you pull the recoil start handle. Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and 3. Insert the grass bag handle into the grooves at the leaf clippings from the lawn.
Page 11: Side-Discharging The Clippings
Figure 26 2. Lift open the side discharge door (Figure 27). Figure 24 3. Insert the mulch plug (Figure 25. Figure 27 3. Install the side discharge chute and close the door onto the chute (Figure 28). Figure 25 Side-discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass.
Page 12: Operating Tips
Removing the Side Discharge Chute To remove the side discharge chute, reverse the steps Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if above. you slip and contact the blade. Mow only in dry Important: Lock the side discharge door after you conditions.
Page 13: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the first 5 hours • Check the engine oil level. •...
Page 14: Replacing The Air Filter
Replacing the Air Filter Service Interval: Every 25 hours Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance. 1. Use a screw driver to open the air filter cover (Figure 31). Figure 33 Figure 31 3.
Page 15: Lubricating The Wheel Gears
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.
Page 16: Cleaning The Mower
Cleaning the Mower 2. Run the mower until the engine stops from running out of fuel. Service Interval: Before each use or daily 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.
Page 17: Removing The Mower From Storage
Figure 40 3. To unfold the handle, reverse the steps above. Removing 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).
Page 18 Notes:...
Page 19 Notes:...
Page 20 The Lawn-Boy No-Worry Warranty Insight Walk Power Mowers A Two-Year Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered Lawn-Boy® Inc. and its afliate, Lawn-Boy Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Lawn-Boy product when 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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