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Insightt
Lawn Mower
Model No. 10686—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
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
Read this manual 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. The illustration below identifies the location of
the model and serial numbers on the product. Write
the numbers in the space provided below:
Model #:
Serial #:
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the following words:
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will
•
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause
•
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor
•
or moderate injury if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important: calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
E 2005—Lawn-Boy , Inc.
8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
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 this
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 U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.
Safety
This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade
m-7915
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 the engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It 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 injury or death. To reduce this
potential, comply with the following safety
instructions.
The following instructions have been adapted from
the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1—2003.
Printed in the USA
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Form No. 3352-945 Rev B
Operator's Manual
Warning
Original Instructions (EN)
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- Page 1 Form No. 3352-945 Rev B Insightt Lawn Mower Model No. 10686—Serial No. 250000001 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 Warning...
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Page 2: General Operation
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands See manufacturer’s instructions for proper • and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the operation and installation of accessories. Only following safety instructions could result in serious use accessories approved by the manufacturer. injury or death. -
Page 3: General Service
Never store the machine or fuel container where • General Service there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or on other appliances. Never operate machine in a closed area. • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck •... - Page 4 104-7403 104-7953 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard. 2. Read the Operator’s Manual. 107-3888 3352-945 Rev B...
- Page 5 107-3889 1. Warning—do not operate the mower without the rear discharge plug or bag in place; do not operate the mower without the side discharge cover or deflector in place. 108-7451 1. Height of cut 108-7461 108-0992 1. Unlocked 1. Read the Operator’s 4.
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Page 6: Product Overview
Product Overview Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Unfolding the Handle 1. Move the handle rearward and hold the upper handle in place. m-7950 Note: The handle will click into position. m-7970 2. Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can. -
Page 7: Filling The Engine With Oil
Filling the Engine with Oil Your mower does not come with oil in the engine, 2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil but it does come with a bottle of oil. level reaches the Full line on the dipstick. Do not overfill. -
Page 8: Installing The Fuse
Installing the Fuse Filling the Fuel Tank Your mower comes with a 40-amp fuse that protects Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline the electric starter. from a major name-brand service station. Important: You cannot start the mower with the Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel electric starter or charge the battery unless you install stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline... -
Page 9: Adjusting The Cutting Height
Adjusting the Cutting Height Warning Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height. Caution If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you. -
Page 10: Operation
Operation Using the Self-propel Drive To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your Important: The engine will not start unless the mulch hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your plug or grass bag is properly in place. sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace Starting the Engine with you. -
Page 11: Mulching The Clippings
Mulching the Clippings Installing the Grass Bag 1. Rotate the latch rod Your mower comes from the factory ready to mulch to the right and remove the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. the mulch plug. If the grass bag is on the mower, remove it (refer to Removing the Grass Bag on page 12) before mulching the clippings. -
Page 12: Removing The Grass Bag
Side Discharging the Removing the Grass Bag Clippings 1. Route the starter rope around the lower rope guide. Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the mower, remove it and insert the mulch plug (refer to Removing the Grass Bag on page 12) before side discharging the clippings. -
Page 13: Operating Tips
• 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 not cut below the 2-inch (51 mm) setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down. -
Page 14: Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the mower by standing in the operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Important: Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 8. Each Use •... -
Page 15: Servicing The Air Cleaner
Servicing the Air Cleaner Charging the Battery Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions. Warning Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 14. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories 1. Rotate the air filter contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals cover to remove it. -
Page 16: Lubricating The Upper Handle
Lubricating the Upper Adjusting the Self-propel Handle Drive Lubricate the left and right sides of the upper handle If your mower does not self-propel properly, adjust the with a low-viscosity silicone spray lubricant yearly or self-propel drive cable. as needed. 1. -
Page 17: Replacing The Blade
Replacing the Blade 4. Push the cable jacket upward 1/8 inch (3 mm). Note: You can place a ruler against the upper side Important: You will need a torque wrench to of the black cable mount (C) and measure how far install the blade properly. -
Page 18: Cleaning The Mower
Storage Cleaning the Mower 1. With the engine Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. running on a flat paved surface, spray a stream of water in front of the Warning right rear wheel. 1093 If you leave the key in the ignition switch, The water will splash into the path of the blade, someone could accidently start the engine and cleaning out the clippings. -
Page 19: Folding The Handle
Folding the Handle Removing the Mower from Storage You can store the mower with the handle in the upright or forward position. 1. Remove the spark plug and pull the recoil start Upright Position handle a few times to blow the excess oil from the cylinder. - Page 20 The Lawn-Boy No-Worry Warranty A Two-Year Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Insight Mowers Conditions and Products Covered Lawn–Boy Inc. and its affiliate, Lawn–Boy Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Lawn–Boy product 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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