Lawn-Boy 10607 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: 20in Mulching/Rear Bagging Lawn Mower

Summary of 10607

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    Form no. 3371-753 rev a 20in mulching/rear bagging lawn mower model no. 10607—serial no. 312000001 and up model no. 10627—serial no. 312000001 and up operator's manual introduction this rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended to be used by residential homeowners. It is designed primarily fo...

  • Page 2: Safety

    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 significantl...

  • Page 3: Children

    Children tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a r...

  • Page 4

    Safety and instructional decals important: safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 94-8072 117-4143 1. Warning—read the operator's manual. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 3. Cutting/dismemberment haza...

  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup important: remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 1 attaching the handle no parts required procedure warning folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. • do not damage the cables when folding or unfo...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Important: change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. Refer to changing the engine oil. Product overview g017292 10 5 6 7 8 1 2 9 4 1 1 3 figure 6 1. Spark plug 6. Blade control bar 2. Air filter 7. Self-propel drive bar 3. Oil fill/dipstick 8. Handle heigh...

  • Page 7: Operation

    Operation attachments/accessories a selection of lawn-boy approved attachments and accessories are 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 acc...

  • Page 8: Height

    Figure 9 1. Raise the mower 2. Lower the mower note: the cutting height settings are 1 inch (25 mm); 1-1/2 inch (38 mm); 2 inches (51 mm); 2-1/2 inches (64 mm); 3 inches (76 mm); 3-1/2 inches (89 mm); and 4 inches (102 mm). Adjusting the upper handle height you may raise or lower the upper handle to...

  • Page 9: Stopping The Engine

    Stopping the engine service interval: before each use or daily to stop the engine, release the blade control bar (figure 15). Important: when you release the blade control bar, both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds. If they do not stop properly, stop using your mower immediately and...

  • Page 10

    • when cutting grass over 6 inches (15 cm) tall, mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower; then mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn appearance. If the grass is too long, the mower may plug and cause the engine to stall. • mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Maintenance note: determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended maintenance schedule(s) maintenance service interval maintenance procedure after the first 5 hours • change the engine oil. Before each use or daily • check the engine oil level. • ens...

  • Page 12: Changing The Engine Oil

    1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedures; refer to preparing for maintenance. 2. Unscrew and open the air filter cover (figure 18). Figure 18 1. Screw 3. Air filter element 2. Air filter cover 3. Replace the air filter element. 4. Install the air filter cover. Changing the engine oil service interv...

  • Page 13: Replacing The Blade

    Note: use the straw that comes with the spray can to direct the spray. 2. Push the upper handle fully down and spray the inner plastic surface of the outer handle (figure 22). Figure 22 adjusting the self-propel drive if your mower does not self-propel properly, adjust the self-propel drive cable. 1...

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Mower

    If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened or replace it. Warning the blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. • disconnect the wire from the spark plug. • wear gloves when servicing the blade. 1. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug. Refe...

  • Page 15: Folding The Handle

    4. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry. 5. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 6. Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil through the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil thr...

  • Page 16

    The lawn-boy no-worry warranty a two-year full warranty (45 day limited warranty for commercial use) 20 in. Mulching/ rear bagging lawn mower the lawn-boy tru-start commitment a three-year full warranty (not applicable for commercial use) conditions and products covered under the no-worry warranty l...