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Insightt
Lawn Mower
Model No. 10684C—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
All Rights Reserved
Form No. 3352-938 Rev B
Operator's Manual
Warning
Original Instructions (EN)
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  • Page 1 Form No. 3352-938 Rev B Insightt Lawn Mower Model No. 10684C—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...
  • 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 4 106-5517 1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. 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. 108-7450 1. Height of cut 108-7461 1.
  • Page 5: 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-7918 2. Tighten the upper handle knob. m-7916 m-7919 3. Tighten the lower handle knobs as tight as 1.
  • Page 6: 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 7: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil Level 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully 2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. If the install the dipstick. oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick.
  • Page 8: Adjusting The Upper Handle Height

    Operation Adjusting the Upper Handle Height Important: The engine will not start unless the mulch plug or grass bag is properly in place. You may raise or lower the upper handle to a position comfortable for you. Starting the Engine Note: You cannot raise the upper handle higher than the angle of the lower handle.
  • Page 9: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    Using the Self-propel Drive Mulching the Clippings To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the Your mower comes from the factory ready to mulch self-propel drive (lower) bar (A) up toward the handle the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. and hold it.
  • Page 10: Removing The Grass Bag

    2. Route the starter rope around the lower rope 2. Lift the grass bag handle out from the grooves at guide. the top of the mower and remove the bag from the mower. m-7930 Note: The lower rope guide releases the starter rope when you pull the recoil start handle.
  • Page 11: Operating Tips

    Replace the blade when necessary with a 2. Lift open the side • Lawn-Boy replacement blade. discharge door. Cutting Grass Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a • time. Do not cut below the 2-inch (51 mm) setting...
  • Page 12: 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 7. Each Use •...
  • Page 13: Changing The Engine Oil

    Changing the Engine Oil Lubricating the Wheel Gears Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. 1. Remove the wheel bolt in the center of each rear Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil wheel and remove the rear wheels.
  • Page 14: Replacing The Blade

    Replacing the Blade 2. Pull the upper handle back fully rearward. Note: If the handle does not move smoothly, refer Important: You will need a torque wrench to to Lubricating the Upper Handle section. install the blade properly. If you do not have a 3.
  • Page 15: Cleaning The Mower

    Cleaning the Mower Folding the Handle 1. With the engine 1. Loosen the handle running on a flat paved knobs. surface, spray a stream of water in front of the right rear wheel. 1093 The water will splash into the path of the blade, cleaning out the clippings.
  • Page 16 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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