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Introduction

This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended
to be used by residential homeowners. It is designed
primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns
on residential properties. It is not designed for cutting
brush or for agricultural uses.
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.
1. Model and serial number plate
© 2013—Lawn-Boy® Inc.
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
21in Mulching/Rear Bagging Lawn
Mower
Model No. 10730—Serial No. 314000001 and Up
Model No. 10732—Serial No. 314000001 and Up
Model No. 10734—Serial No. 314000001 and Up
Model No. 17730—Serial No. 314000001 and Up
Model No. 17732—Serial No. 314000001 and Up
Model No. 17734—Serial No. 314000001 and Up
Receive a free side-discharge chute by
completing the Discharge Chute Order
Form when you register your product at
www.Lawn-Boy.com! Please allow four to five
weeks for delivery.
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Register at www.LawnBoy.com.
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.
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3379-226* A
Printed in the USA
Form No. 3379-226 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2

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Summary of Contents for Lawn-Boy 10730

  • Page 1: Introduction

    Authorized Service Dealer This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. or Lawn-Boy Customer Service and have the model and Important calls attention to special mechanical information serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Starting the Engine ..........9 WARNING Using the Self-propel Drive (Self-propel models only) ..............10 CALIFORNIA Stopping the Engine ..........10 Proposition 65 Warning Mulching the Clippings ...........10 This product contains a chemical or chemicals Bagging the Clippings ..........10 known to the State of California to cause cancer, Operating Tips ............11 Maintenance ..............12 birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    Children • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the • Do not operate machine barefooted or while wearing presence of children.
  • Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Lawn-Boy equipment, count on the protection provided by a safety device. Lawn-Boy genuine parts. When it comes to reliability, • Keep the machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris Lawn-Boy delivers replacement parts designed to the buildup.
  • Page 5 117–2718 117-4143 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—disconnect the spark-plug wire and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts and keep all guards and shields in place.
  • Page 6: Setup

    Installing the Recoil-starter Setup Rope in the Rope Guide Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic Important: To start the engine safely and easily sheet that covers the engine. whenever you use the machine, install the recoil-starter rope in the rope guide. Unfolding the Handle Hold the blade-control bar to the upper handle and pull the recoil-starter rope through the rope guide on the handle...
  • Page 7: Charging The Battery (Electric-Start Models Only)

    Product Overview 4. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not screw it in. 5. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the dipstick (Figure 5). • If the oil level is low, add a small amount of oil slowly to the oil-fill tube, and then repeat steps 3 through 5 until the oil level on the dipstick is correct.
  • Page 8: Operation

    A selection of Lawn-Boy approved attachments and accessories is available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Lawn-Boy.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. Filling the Fuel Tank...
  • Page 9: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is Note: To raise or lower the machine, move the cutting-height too low or too high and you run the engine, levers as shown in Figure 10. you may damage the engine. 6.
  • Page 10: Using The Self-Propel Drive (Self-Propel Models Only)

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Lawn-Boy replacement bag. Figure 14 1. Self-propel drive bar WARNING The blade is sharp;...
  • Page 11: Operating Tips

    • For best performance, install a new blade before the 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. Do not cut below the 44 mm (1–3/4-inch) setting unless the grass...
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    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 5 hours • Check the engine oil level. Before each use or daily •...
  • Page 13: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    Servicing the Air Cleaner Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Every 25 hours/Yearly (whichever comes Service Interval: After the first 5 hours first)—Check the air cleaner for dirty, Yearly loose, or damaged parts, and clean or replace them if necessary. Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it.
  • Page 14: Charging The Battery (Electric-Start Models Only)

    Figure 21 2. Plug the charger into a wall outlet. Note: When the battery no longer holds a charge, G020008 recycle or dispose of the lead-acid battery according Figure 20 to local codes. Engine for electric-start models not shown Note: Your battery charger may have a 2-color LED display that indicates the following states of charging: •...
  • Page 15: Replacing The Blade

    Figure 23 3. Install the battery cover. Replacing the Blade Service Interval: Yearly Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the blade properly . If you do not have a torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive Cable (Self-Propel Models Only)

    Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cleaning the Underside of the Cable (Self-propel models Machine only) Service Interval: After each use Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the WARNING self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive cable. The machine may dislodge material from under the machine housing.
  • Page 17: Storage

    Storage Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the Machine for Storage WARNING Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the machine in an enclosure near an open flame. •...
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  • Page 20 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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