Lawn-Boy Silver 10272 Operator's Manual
Lawn-Boy Silver 10272 Operator's Manual

Lawn-Boy Silver 10272 Operator's Manual

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Silver Series Lawn Mower
Model No. 10272—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
Model No. 10367—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
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.
Warning
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
2003—Lawn-Boy , Inc.
8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
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
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.
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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—1998.

General Operation

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the mower before starting.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved
Register your product at www.Lawn-Boy.com
Form No. 3350-614 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1: General Operation

    Form No. 3350-614 Rev A Silver Series Lawn Mower Model No. 10272—Serial No. 240000001 and Up Model No. 10367—Serial No. 240000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark Introduction arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public...
  • Page 2: Slope Operation

    Be alert and turn mower off if children enter the See the Lawn-Boy instructions for proper area. operation and installation of accessories. Only Before and while moving backwards, look behind use Lawn-Boy accessories.
  • Page 3: Safety/Instruction Decals

    Keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris Frequently check components and replace with build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow genuine Lawn-Boy parts, when necessary. mower to cool before storing. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the...
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Product Overview Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Unfolding the Handle Warning Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle.
  • Page 5: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Filling the Engine with Oil Your mower does not come with oil in the engine, but it does come with a 20 oz. (0.59 l) bottle of oil. Max. fill: 20 oz., type: SAE 30W detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, or SJ. 1.
  • Page 6: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Filling the Fuel Tank Checking the Engine Oil Level Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name-brand service station. 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully Important: To reduce starting problems next season, install the dipstick.
  • Page 7: Adjusting The Handle Height

    Adjusting the Handle Height Squeeze the bottom of the handle halves together (as shown) and change the handle holes in which the pins (A) are mounted, as follows: Raise the handle using hole (B). m-5614 Lower the handle using hole (C). m-5612 Operation Starting the Engine...
  • Page 8: Stopping The Engine

    Stopping the Engine Important: The mulch plate baffle (A) must go behind the front housing baffle (B) and between the blade and the toe guard (C) to prevent it from contacting the To stop the engine, release the blade control bar. blade.
  • Page 9: Installing The Cover Plate

    Installing the Cover Plate Installing/Removing the Rear Grass Bag To convert from mulching to side discharging, remove the mulch plate and install the cover plate. Self-propel Model only 1. Remove the wing screw (A) that fastens the Warning cover or mulch plate to the housing. An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in a serious...
  • Page 10 7. Secure the chute with the wing screw (A). 13. Close the rear of the bag by folding the sides in and pressing the interlocking rear handle halves together. 1012 14. Hang the interlocked rear bag handle halves on the bag hanger. 1013 15.
  • Page 11: Operating Tips

    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 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. Each Use Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing.
  • Page 13: Preparing For Maintenance

    Preparing for Maintenance Changing the Engine Oil 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating stop. hours; change it yearly thereafter. Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil 2.
  • Page 14: Replacing The Blade

    Replacing the Blade Cleaning the Mower Important: You will need a torque wrench to 1. Remove the bag (self-propel model only). install the blade properly. If you do not have a 2. With the engine torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this running on a flat paved procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
  • Page 15: Folding The Handle

    Folding the Handle Warning Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle. If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1.
  • Page 16 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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