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Local regulations may instructions. restrict the age of the operator. Lawn-Boy designed this lawn mower for cutting and Never mow while people, especially children, or pets mulching grass, or, when equipped with a grass bag, for are nearby.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to Stop the blade(s) if the mower has to be tilted for be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and other foreign objects. and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed.
To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase grass, leaves, or excessive grease. only genuine Lawn-Boy replacement parts and accessories. Do not use “will fit” parts and Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or accessories;...
Filling the Crankcase with Oil 1. Knob (2) 3. Stops 2. Top handle half 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. 2. Tighten the knobs securely.
2. Clean around the dipstick (Fig. 4). DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. m-3717 HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Figure 4 Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, and when the engine is cold.
Controls The starter handle, the blade control bail, and the self-propel drive bail are on the upper handle as shown in Figure 7. m-3711 Figure 5 1. Spark plug wire 2. Clean around the fuel tank cap (Fig. 6). m-3712 Figure 7 1.
Stopping the Engine Adjusting the Cutting Height Release the blade control bail (Fig. 9). Both the engine Each wheel adjusts individually with a wheel height and the blade should stop. If they do not stop properly, adjustment lever. Cutting heights are 1 in. (25 mm); 1-1/2 contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
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A few days later, install the mulch plate on your lawn mower to resume mulching. Replace the blade when necessary with an original Lawn-Boy replacement blade. Cutting Grass Only mow dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves...
Maintenance NOTICE:To obtain repairs at no charge under the terms and provisions of the Lawn-Boy warranty statement, an Authorized Service Dealer must perform the service or emission control part repair or replacement. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Each Service Item Service Operation...
Note: There is an oil drain plug on the bottom of the engine visible from under the lawn mower deck. However, because the plug is not easily accessible, Lawn-Boy does Before you use the lawn mower, make sure that the oil not recommend draining the oil from below the deck.
3. Hold the running garden hose at handle level and direct the water to flow on the ground just in front of the right rear tire (Fig. 14). 1036 Figure 15 1093 Figure 14 Note: When you tip the lawn mower onto its side, rotate 1.
m-988 Figure 17 1063 3. Squeeze the filters to remove the excess liquid and Figure 19 blot them dry with a paper towel or rag. 1. 1 to 1 / in. (25 to 38 mm) 4. Cable support 4. Saturate the pre-cleaner and air filter with SAE 30W 2.
Cleaning the Self-propel Drive 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.
1007 M–2909 Figure 26 Figure 23 1. Blade nut 3. Blade Note: You can also check the balance by using a 2. Mulching fan 4. Blade driver commercially manufactured blade balancer. 2. If either end of the blade rotates downward, file that 2.
7. Start the engine again to make sure that all the gasoline is out of the carburetor. Troubleshooting Lawn-Boy designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully. If a problem continues, see your Authorized Service Dealer. PROBLEM...
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Lawn mower or engine vibrates 1. Balance the blade. excessively 2. Tighten the blade mounting nut. 3. Clean the lawn mower discharge chute. 4. Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck. 5. Tighten the engine mounting bolts. Uneven cutting pattern 1.
3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the IMPORTANT: Fold the handle only as illustrated in external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top Figure 31. If you fold the handle in the opposite of the lawn mower housing. direction, you will damage the control cables.
Installing a Side Grass Catcher Note: You do not need to loosen or remove the two shoulder bolts on the housing that protrude through the slotted holes in the cover or mulch plate (Fig. 33). The cover or mulch plate moves over the shoulder bolt heads. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD An uncovered discharge opening will allow the...
Note: The chute baffle must go behind the front deck baffle and between the blade and the toe guard to prevent it from contacting the blade. Installing the Bag Rod 1. Remove right side handle knob and reinstall on outside of handle (Figs.
Installing the Side Grass Bag wear. Check the grass bag often and replace it the when necessary with a genuine Lawn-Boy replacement bag. A 1. Slide the grass bag handle down over the chute flange. weakened or inferior bag may let objects pass through and Push down on the handle until it “seats”...
11. Connect the wire to the spark plug. remove the cover plate and install the mulch plate. Note: Use only a genuine Lawn-Boy replacement cutting blade. Other blades may strike the mulch plate when you WARNING start and run the engine.
Customers who have purchased Lawn-Boy Products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Lawn-Boy 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 im-...
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