Lawn-Boy Insight 10780 Operator's Manual
Lawn-Boy Insight 10780 Operator's Manual

Lawn-Boy Insight 10780 Operator's Manual

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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.
Figure 2
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.
© 2007—Lawn-Boy® Inc.
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Insight® Platinum Lawn Mower
Model No. 10780—Serial No. 270000001 and Up
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
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 Engine Owner's Manual is supplied
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.
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.
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before you start the engine.
The safety alert symbol (Figure 2) 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
Register at www.Lawn-Boy.com.
Form No. 3358-254 Rev A
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA.
All Rights Reserved

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Summary of Contents for Lawn-Boy Insight 10780

  • Page 1 Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or Whenever you need service, genuine Lawn-Boy parts, or grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas may additional information, contact an Authorized Service have similar laws.
  • Page 2: General Operation

    • injury or death. To reduce this potential, comply with the Always wear eye protection when operating machine. following safety instructions. • See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories The following instructions have been adapted from the approved by the manufacturer.
  • Page 3: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers Important: Safety and instruction decals are located on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. near areas of potential danger.
  • Page 4: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Figure 4 110-9457 2. Tighten the 4 handle knobs. 1. Engine switch Off 3. Unlocked 2. Engine switch On 4. Locked 2. Filling the Engine with Oil Important: Your mower does not come with oil in Setup the engine. 1. Remove the dipstick (Figure 5). Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine.
  • Page 5: Install The Mulch Plug Or Grass Bag

    Note: If you overfill the engine, pour some oil out of it as directed in Changing the Engine Oil. 3. Install the dipstick securely. Important: Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil.
  • Page 6: 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 7: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Adjusting the Cutting Height 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the dipstick (Figure 13). Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury. • Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
  • Page 8: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine 1. Install the mulch plug (Figure 15) or the grass bag (Figure 16) on the mower. Figure 18 1. Blade control bar 4. Start the engine using the recoil starter (Figure 19). Figure 15 Figure 19 5. If the mower does not start in 1 or 2 pulls, press the primer button 1 or 2 times and try starting it again.
  • Page 9: Stopping The Engine

    Stopping the Engine If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it and lock the side discharge door (refer to Removing the Side To stop the engine, release the blade control bar (Figure 21). Discharge Chute) before bagging the clippings. Important: When you release the blade control bar, both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds.
  • Page 10: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Side-discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the mower, remove it and insert the mulch plug (refer to Removing the Grass Bag) before side-discharging the clippings. Important: The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you first Figure 25 install the mulch plug securely on the mower (Figure...
  • 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...
  • Page 12: 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 After the rst 2 operating • Change the engine oil. hours • Check the engine oil level. •...
  • Page 13: Replacing The Air Filter

    Replacing the Air Filter Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions. 1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedures; refer to Preparing for Maintenance. 2. Rotate the air filter cover to remove it (Figure 35). Figure 37 4.
  • Page 14: Replacing The Blade

    Replacing the Blade 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. Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline. If the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately.
  • Page 15: Folding The Handle

    Folding the Handle Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can Figure 41 damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. 2. When no more clippings come out, stop the water and • move the mower to a dry area. Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle.
  • Page 16 If you think that your Lawn-Boy product contains a defect in materials or workmanship follow this procedure: Contact any Authorized Lawn-Boy Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, refer to the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory (look under “Lawn Mowers”) or access our website at www.Lawn-Boy.com.

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