21" silver series mower with rear bag 8.5 hp 4-gycle engine variable $peed selt-pnopel 3-in-l standand-mulch/side dischange/rear bag (30 pages)
Summary of Contents for Lawn-Boy GoldPro Series
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Be alert and turn the lawn mower off if children enter Lawn-Boy designed and tested this lawn mower to offer the area. reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with Use extra care when approaching blind corners, the following instructions may result in personal injury.
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While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and Stop the blade(s) if you must tilt the lawn mower for long trousers. transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the Do not operate the lawn mower when barefoot or area to be mowed.
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, muffler, To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase battery compartment, and gasoline storage area free of only genuine Lawn-Boy replacement parts and grass, leaves, or excessive grease. accessories. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals when deterioration.
Assembly 5. Install the upper handle section onto the lower handle section until the lower handle section nests inside the upper handle section. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine 6. Install two bolts and knobs (from the loose parts bag) from the normal operating position.
8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight. Your Lawn-Boy lawn mower comes without oil in the crankcase. However, your lawn mower comes with a 20 oz. (0.59 liter) bottle of oil.
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner regularly during Danger operation and storage. A stabilizer/conditioner cleans the engine during operation and prevents gum-like varnish deposits from forming in the engine during periods of When fueling, under certain circumstances, a storage. static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and Important Do not use fuel additives other than a fuel...
Pulling the Lawn Mower 2. Push the primer three times, waiting two seconds between each push (Fig. 7). Rearward The lawn mower comes with free-wheeling clutches that make it easier to pull the lawn mower backward. These clutches disengage when you roll the lawn mower forward with the self-propel drive disengaged.
Periodically file down nicks on blade. Cut the grass more frequently. Replace the blade when necessary with an original Lawn-Boy replacement blade. Overlap the cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass. Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves...
Cutting Leaves Slow down your mowing speed if the lawn mower does not cut the leaves finely enough. After cutting the lawn, make sure that half of the lawn If you cut up a lot of oak leaves, you can add lime to shows through the cut leaf cover.
Caution If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
However, and inserting the tabs on the belt cover into the because the plug is not easily accessible, Lawn-Boy does brackets on the engine base (Fig. 14). not recommend draining the oil from below the deck.
Lubricating the Self-propel Drive 1. Wipe the grease fittings on the rear height-of-cut adjustors (Fig. 15) with a clean rag. m–4209 Figure 17 1. Drive bracket 2. Push here 1018 Figure 15 4. With the upper handle pushed back as far as possible and while holding the drive bracket down, pull the 1.
Maintaining the Cutting Blade Note: Do not attempt to clean or oil the air filter. 4. Clean the inside of the air filter cover and body A straight, sharp blade provides maximum cutting thoroughly. performance. Regularly inspect and sharpen the blade. 5.
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2” (51 mm) M–2909 5” (127 mm) Figure 21 1. Blade bolt 3. Blade Figure 23 2. Mulching fan 4. Blade driver Note: For the best performance, install a new blade before Balancing the Blade the cutting season begins. During the year, file down any 1.
Emptying the Fuel Tank 2. Using an oil can, add about one tablespoon of oil to the engine through the spark plug hole. 1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down. 3. Slowly rotate the engine several times, using the starter rope, to distribute the oil.
Removing From Storage Accessories Warning Your lawn mower may include accessories available from your Authorized Service Dealer. For proper installation of these accessories, follow these instructions. Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can pinch, stretch, or damage one or more of the Installing a Rear Grass Catcher cables.
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1145 Figure 26 1012 1. Chute support rod Figure 28 6. Slide the chute assembly clockwise to install it; slide it 13. Position the rear bag handles into the bag hanger on counterclockwise to remove it. the handle. 7. Secure the chute assembly to the housing with a knob 14.
(Fig. 31). Note: Under normal use, the bag will wear and deteriorate. Check the grass bag often and replace it when necessary with a genuine Lawn-Boy replacement bag. A weakened or inferior bag may let objects pass through, causing an injury.
To convert from side discharge operation to mulching, remove the cover plate and install the mulch plate. Note: Use only Lawn-Boy original equipment or a Lawn-Boy replacement cutting blade. Other blades may strike the mulch plate when starting or running Warning the engine.
Troubleshooting Lawn-Boy designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 11 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem Possible Causes...
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Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Lawn mower or engine vibrates 1. The blade is bent or is out of 1. Balance the blade. If the blade excessively balance. is bent, replace it. 2. The blade bolt is loose. 2. Tighten the blade bolt. 3.
Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Lawn-Boy importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Lawn-Boy Warranty Company.
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