Lawn-Boy 10666C 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.

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information, help finding a dealer, or to register your

product.

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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. 10666C—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

Form No. 3359-479 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. 3359-479 Rev A Insight® Lawn Mower Model No. 10666C—Serial No. 280000001 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...
Page 2: General Operation
requirements, the actual engine horsepower on this class • Do not operate machine without the entire grass of lawn mower will be significantly lower. catcher, discharge guard, rear guard, or other safety protective devices in place and working. Do not tamper with the engine controls or alter the •...
Page 3: Safe Handling Of Gasoline
• Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their •...
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. Manufacturer’s Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 94-8072 104-7403 104-7402 104-7953 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard. 2.
Page 5 112-8759 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. Cutting/dismemberment hazard—keep bystanders hazard of hand or foot, a safe distance from the mower blade—do not machine. operate up and down slopes;...
Page 6: Unfolding The Handle
Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 1. Unfolding the Handle Procedure 1. Move the handle rearward and hold the upper handle in place (Figure 3). Figure 5 2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 5).
Page 7: Charging The Battery
in a sheltered area and charge the battery at room temperature (70°F or 22°C) whenever possible. 1. Connect the charger to the mower wire harness located below the ignition key (Figure 8). Figure 6 Note: Save the screws for installing the battery Figure 8 cover.
Page 8 Figure 9 Figure 11 1. Top of mulch plug lever in switch channel 3. Release the button on the lever and ensure that the 1. Insert the mulch plug into the mower, if it isn’t top of the lever is lies fully in the switch channel already installed (Figure 10).
Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: Starting The Engine
Figure 19 Figure 21 3. Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can (Figure 20). Figure 22 2. Hold the blade control bar against the handle and immediately start the engine using either the ignition Figure 20 key or the recoil starter (Figure 23). Starting the Engine Important: The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you...
Page 12: Using The Self-Propel Drive
Using the Self-propel Drive To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace with you (Figure 24 and Figure 25). Figure 26 Figure 24 Mulching the Clippings Your mower comes from the factory ready to mulch the...
Page 13: 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 14: Side-Discharging The Clippings
Figure 34 2. Lift open the side discharge door (Figure 35). Figure 32 3. Insert the mulch plug (Figure 33. Figure 35 3. Install the side discharge chute and close the door onto the chute (Figure 36). Figure 33 Side-discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass.
Page 15: Operating Tips
• For best performance, install a new blade before the not cut the leaves finely enough. cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Lawn-Boy replacement blade. Cutting Grass • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time.
Page 16: 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 17: 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 39). Figure 41 Figure 39 3.
Page 18: Lubricating The Wheel Gears
Lubricating the Wheel Gears Service Interval: Yearly 1. Remove the wheel bolt in the center of each rear wheel and remove the rear wheels. 2. Apply a lubricating oil to the inner and outer sides of the gear as shown in Figure 44. Figure 43 Figure 44 5.
Page 19: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive
Figure 46 Figure 48 1. Exposed cable Adjusting the Self-propel Drive 4. Push the cable jacket upward 1/8 inch (3 mm). If your mower does not self-propel properly, adjust the Note: You can place a ruler against the upper side self-propel drive cable.
Page 20: Cleaning The Mower
Cleaning the Mower Service Interval: Before each use or daily The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Wear gloves when servicing the blade. The mower may dislodge material from under the mower housing. 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.
Page 21: Folding The Handle
2. Run the mower until the engine stops from running out of fuel. 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. 5.
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Page 24 2-year full warranty Batteries 1-year full warranty This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation costs. This warranty applies to all Lawn-Boy Insight Walk Power Mowers and their attachments. Limited Warranty for Commercial Use...

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