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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...
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Before using, always visually inspect the blades, blade – before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute; bolts, and cutter assembly for wear or damage. – before checking, cleaning, or working on the lawn Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to mower;...
Keep the lawn mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris buildup. Clean up any oil or fuel that spills. To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Lawn-Boy replacement parts and Stop and inspect the lawn mower if you strike an accessories.
Changing the Handle Height Assembly The handle has two height settings: high and low (Fig. 3). Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine Choose a handle height setting that is most comfortable from the normal operating position. for you.
3. Install the battery box cover. Before Starting Filling the Crankcase with Oil m-5146 Your Lawn-Boy lawn mower comes without oil in the Figure 4 crankcase. However, your lawn mower comes with a 1. Battery box 2. Battery box cover 20 oz.
7. If the oil level reading is below the Add mark on the Danger dipstick, slowly pour only enough oil into the filler hole to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick. When fueling, under certain circumstances, a static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline.
Important Do not use fuel additives other than a fuel stabilizer/conditioner . Do not use fuel stabilizers with an alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol, or isopropanol. 3. Remove the cap from the tank (Fig. 9). m-3714 4. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline to within 1/4 Figure 11 to 1/2 in.
Stopping the Engine For example, if you approach an object (such as a tree or a bush) from which you want to pull back the lawn mower, release the self-propel drive bail when the lawn mower is Release the blade control bail (Fig. 13). Both the engine about six inches (15 cm) away from the object.
Overlap the cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass. Replace the blade when necessary with an original Lawn-Boy replacement blade. Set the cutting height on the front wheels one notch lower than the rear wheels. Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and may cause the lawn mower to plug or the engine to stall.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check the engine oil level. Each Use Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing. Check the blade and the engine mounting fasteners.
Checking the Engine Oil Warning Before you use the lawn mower, make sure that the oil level is between the Add and the Full marks as shown on Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to the dipstick (Fig. 7). If the oil level is below the Add leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank.
However, of the slot in the flange (Fig. 20). because the plug is not easily accessible, Lawn-Boy does not recommend draining the oil from below the deck. 5. Push the cover firmly against the flange and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.
Cleaning under the Belt Cover Inspecting the Blade Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear, Under certain conditions, clippings can collect under the especially where the flat and the curved parts meet belt drive cover and in the pulley groove. This can cause (Fig.
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Removing the Blade Balancing the Blade 1. Remove the blade nut (Fig. 23). 1. Check the balance of the blade by placing the center hole of the blade over a nail or a screwdriver shank clamped horizontally in a vise (Fig. 26). m-2909 1007 Figure 23...
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cable Whenever you change the handle height, install a new self-propel drive cable, or if the traction drive belt slips, adjust the self-propel drive cable. 1018 Figure 29 1. Loosen the nut on the cable support (Fig. 28). 1.
6. Charge the battery for the specified time. 7. Unplug the battery charger. Important Use only the Lawn-Boy charger; other chargers could damage the battery. Always use the charger indoors and charge the battery at room temperature (70 F or 22 C) whenever possible.
General Information Storage 1. Clean the lawn mower housing. Refer to Cleaning the To prepare the lawn mower for off-season storage, Lawn Mower Housing on page 13. perform the recommended maintenance procedures. 2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder Refer to Maintenance on page 12.
7. Fill the fuel tank (Fig. 9) with fresh, clean gasoline. 8. Check the engine oil level. 9. Connect the wire to the spark plug (Fig. 8). 10. Charge the battery (Electric Start Model only). Refer to Charging the Battery on page 18. 1039 Figure 33 Accessories...
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Note: The baffle must go behind the front deck baffle and between the blade and toe guard to prevent contact with the blade (Fig. 39). 1073 Figure 36 1. Chute baffle 3. Deck baffle 2. Toe guard Note: The chute baffle must go behind the front deck baffle and between the blade and toe guard to prevent contact with the blade.
Note: Under normal use, bag materials are subject to deterioration and wear. Check the grass bag often and replace the when necessary with a genuine Lawn-Boy replacement bag. A weakened or inferior bag may let objects pass through, causing injury.
Installing the Mulch Plate Note: Use only a genuine Lawn-Boy replacement cutting blade. Other blades may strike the mulch plate when you start and run the engine. To convert from side discharging to mulching, remove the cover plate and install the mulch plate.
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 12 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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