Lawn-Boy 10797 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.

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.

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

Insight® Platinum Lawn Mower

Model No. 10797—Serial No. 270000001 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

Form No. 3358-257 Rev A

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA.

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Page 1 Form No. 3358-257 Rev A Insight® Platinum Lawn Mower Model No. 10797—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Operator's Manual Warning Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and The engine exhaust from this product contains product damage.
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: Filling The Engine With Oil
2. Filling the Engine with Oil Important: Your mower does not come with oil in the engine. 1. Remove the dipstick (Figure 5). 110-9457 1. Engine switch Off 3. Unlocked 2. Engine switch On 4. Locked Setup 1. Unfolding the Handle 1.
Page 5: Install The Mulch Plug Or Grass Bag
3. Install the Mulch Plug or Grass Bag You must correctly install the mulch plug (for mulching or side-discharging) or grass bag (for bagging) or the engine will not start. The mower has a safety switch, located at the bottom of a channel on the top, right rear of the mower, that prevents the mower from operating without a mulch plug or grass bag.
Page 6: 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 7: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Checking the Engine Oil Level Adjusting the Cutting Height 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it into the oil ﬁller neck, but do not screw it in (Figure 13). Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury.
Page 8: Starting The Engine
2. Move the upper handle to the desired position (Figure 16). Figure 19 2. Turn the fuel valve lever to the On position (Figure 20). Figure 16 3. Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can (Figure 17). Figure 20 3.
Page 9: Using The Self-Propel Drive
Engaging the Blade Note: If the mower still does not start, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. When you start the engine the blade does not turn. You 5. When the engine starts, move the throttle to the Fast must engage the blade to mow. position (Figure 23).
Page 10: Checking The Blade Brake Clutch Operation
Important: When you release the blade control bar, 7. Release the blade control bar. the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If it does not 8. Immediately push the mower over the newspaper ball. stop properly, stop using your mower immediately and 9.
Page 11: Bagging The Clippings
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, 3. Insert the grass bag handle into the grooves at the top install a new Lawn-Boy replacement bag. of the mower (Figure 33). Important: The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you ﬁrst install the grass bag securely on the mower.
Page 12: Installing The Side Discharge Chute
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 (refer to Mulching the Clippings). Installing the Side Discharge Chute 1. Unlock the side discharge door (Figure 37). Figure 34 2.
Page 13: Operating Tips
• For best performance, install a new blade before the 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. Do...
Page 14: 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 After the rst 5 operating • Change the engine oil. hours • Check the engine oil level. •...
Page 15: Changing The Engine Oil
Figure 45 5. Slowly pour oil into the oil ﬁll tube, periodically Figure 43 checking the level with the dipstick, until the dipstick indicates that the engine is full as illustrated in Figure 4. If the air ﬁlter is damaged or is wet with oil or fuel, 46.
Page 16: Lubricating The Upper Handle
Lubricating the Upper Handle Lubricate the left and right sides of the upper handle with a low-viscosity silicone spray lubricant yearly or as needed. 1. Spray the outer plastic end of the inner handle (Figure 47). Figure 47 Note: Use the straw that comes with the spray can to direct the spray.
Page 17: Replacing The Blade
Figure 51 1. Cable mount 2. Cable jacket Figure 52 1. Blade nuts 2. Stiffener Note: Moving the cable jacket upward decreases the 4. Remove the blade (Figure 52). ground speed; moving the jacket downward increases the ground speed. 5. Install the new blade (Figure 52). 5.
Page 18: Cleaning The Mower
Storage 7. Brush or blow out debris from the inside of the shield and around all the parts. 8. Install the blade brake clutch shield (Figure 53). Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. 9. Install the blade driver (Figure 53). Preparing the Mower for 10.
Page 19: Folding The Handle
Folding the Handle Upright Position 1. Step on the foot pedal and hold it down (Figure 55). Figure 55 2. Move the handle to the upright position (Figure 56). Figure 56 Forward Position 1. With the handle in the upright position, step on the foot pedal and hold it down.
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”) or access our website at www.Lawn-Boy.com.

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