Lawn-Boy Insight 10997 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual
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.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002
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Bloomington, MN 55420
Insight™ Lawn Mower
Model No. 10997—Serial No. 260000001 and Up
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
Improperly using or maintaining this mower can result
in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply
with these safety instructions.
Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe
service; however, failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in personal injury.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that
you and any other operator of the mower read and
understand the contents of this manual before the
engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the
safety alert symbol (Figure 2) which means Caution,
Warning, or Danger—"personal safety instruction."
Read and understand the instruction because it has to
do with safety. Failure to comply with the instruction
may result in personal injury.
General Lawn Mower Safety
The following instructions have been adapted from the ISO
standard 5395.
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
•
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
•
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
Register at www.Lawn-Boy.com.
Form No. 3354-811 Rev A
Original Instructions (EN)
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