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Operator's Manual
Introduction
Read this information 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.
Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial
numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the
space provided.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number plate
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol
(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
© 2007—Lawn-Boy® Inc.
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Insight® Lawn Mower
Model No. 10683—Serial No. 280000001 and Up
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses two words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
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
the 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
for information regarding the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California
Emission Control Regulation of emission systems,
maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross
horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the
engine manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940.
As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine horsepower on this class
of lawn mower will be significantly lower.
Do not tamper with the engine controls or alter the
governor speed; doing so may create an unsafe condition
resulting in personal injury.
Register at www.Lawn-Boy.com.
Form No. 3359-940 Rev A
Figure 2
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Engine Owner's Manual
is supplied
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Whenever you need service, genuine Lawn-Boy parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized CALIFORNIA Service Dealer or Lawn-Boy Customer Service and have Proposition 65 Warning the model and serial numbers of your product ready. The engine exhaust from this product...
  • Page 2: General Operation

    Safety removing grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard. This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade • Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn mowers light. and the B71.1 specifications of the American National •...
  • Page 3: Safe Handling Of Gasoline

    Service Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an Safe Handling of Gasoline odorless, deadly poison that can kill you. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is area.
  • Page 4 107-3888 114-2820 1. Warning—read the 4. Cutting/dismemberment Operator’s Manual. hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts. 2. Thrown object 5. Cutting/dismemberment 107-3889 hazard—keep bystanders hazard of hand or foot, a safe distance from the mower blade—remove 1.
  • Page 5: Unfolding The Handle

    2. Filling the Engine with Oil Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective Procedure plastic sheet that covers the engine. Your mower does not come with oil in the engine, but it does come with a bottle of oil. 1. Unfolding the Handle 1.
  • Page 6: Install The Mulch Plug Or Grass Bag

    3. Install the Mulch Plug or 2. Squeeze the button on the lever with your thumb and fully insert the mulch plug into the opening Grass Bag (Figure 9). Procedure You must correctly install the mulch plug (for mulching or side-discharging) or grass bag (for bagging) or the engine will not start.
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product Overview Operation Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. • To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or mower directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.
  • Page 8: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Adjusting the Cutting Height Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the dipstick (Figure 14). Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury.
  • Page 9: Adjusting The Upper Handle Height

    Adjusting the Upper Handle Starting the Engine Height Important: The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you You may raise or lower the upper handle to a position first install the mulch plug or the grass bag securely comfortable for you.
  • Page 10: Mulching The Clippings

    Figure 21 Figure 23 Note: If the air temperature is below 55°F (13°C), firmly push the primer in 5 times. Mulching the Clippings 3. Hold the blade control bar against the handle Your mower comes from the factory ready to mulch the (Figure 22).
  • Page 11: Bagging The Clippings

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, Important: The mower has a safety switch that install a new Lawn-Boy replacement bag. prevents you from starting the mower unless you first install the grass bag securely on the mower.
  • Page 12: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Figure 31 2. Lift open the side discharge door (Figure 32). Figure 29 3. Insert the mulch plug (Figure 30. Figure 32 3. Install the side discharge chute and close the door onto the chute (Figure 33). Figure 30 Side-discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass.
  • Page 13: Operating Tips

    • For best performance, install a new blade before the not cut the leaves finely enough. cutting season begins. • 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.
  • Page 14: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the first 2 hours • Check the engine oil level. •...
  • Page 15: Changing The Engine Oil

    3. Replace the air filter. 4. Install the cover. Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 2 hours Yearly Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it.
  • Page 16: Replacing The Blade

    Replacing the Blade Important: A bolt torqued to 60 ft-lb (82 N⋅ ⋅ ⋅ m) is very tight. While holding the blade with a Service Interval: Yearly block of wood, put your weight behind the ratchet or wrench and tighten the bolt securely. Important: You will need a torque wrench to install This bolt is very difficult to overtighten.
  • Page 17: Preparing The Mower For Storage

    Storage Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the Mower for Storage Figure 44 3. Move the handle forward (Figure 45). Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the mower in an enclosure near an open flame.
  • Page 18 Notes:...
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  • Page 20 2-year full warranty Batteries 1-year full warranty This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation costs. This warranty applies to all Lawn-Boy Insight Walk Power Mowers and their attachments. Limited Warranty for Commercial Use...

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