Recommended Maintenance Schedule; Preparing For Maintenance - Lawn-Boy Insight 10697 Operator's Manual

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
Interval
Each Use
1
1 Year (25 Hours)
1
1 Year (50 Hours)
Annual Storage
1
Whichever comes first
2
Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours. Change the engine oil every 25 operating hours when you use the engine under a heavy
load or in high ambient temperatures.

Preparing for Maintenance

1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2. Disconnect the
spark plug wire from the
spark plug before
performing any
maintenance procedure.
3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Maintenance Procedure
• Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 6.
• Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within
3 seconds of releasing the blade control bar; if it does not, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer. Refer to Checking the Blade Brake Clutch Operation on
page 9.
• Check the air cleaner for dirt and/or damage and clean or replace it if necessary.
Refer to Servicing the Air Cleaner on page 13.
• Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing. Refer to Cleaning the
Mower on page 16.
• Clean the air cleaner; clean it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
Refer to Servicing the Air Cleaner on page 13.
• Clean the blade brake clutch (BBC) shield. Refer to Cleaning the Blade Brake
Clutch Shield on page 15.
2
• Change the engine oil.
• Replace the blade or have the blade sharpened; replace it or have it sharpened
more frequently if the edge dulls quickly. Refer to Replacing the Blade on
page 13.
• Lubricate the wheel gears. Refer to Lubricating the Wheel Gears on page 13.
• Lubricate the upper handle. Refer to Lubricating the Upper Handle on page 14.
• Check and clean the spark plug. Refer to your engine owner's manual.
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or before annual storage. Refer to
Preparing the Mower for Storage on page 16.
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Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 13.
Note: Before tipping the mower to change the oil or
replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to run dry
through normal usage. If you must tip the mower prior
to running out of fuel, use a hand fuel pump to
remove the fuel. Always tip the mower onto its side
(with the air filter up).
Warning
Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak.
Gasoline is flammable, explosive and can cause
personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline with a
hand pump; never siphon.