Lawn-Boy 10666C Operator's Manual

Summary of 10666C

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    Form no. 3359-479 rev a insight® lawn mower model no. 10666c—serial no. 280000001 and up operator's manual if you have questions or problems, contact us at www.Lawn-boy.Com or call toll free 1–866–216–6032 (us) or 1–866–216–6031 (canada) before returning this product. Introduction read this informat...

  • Page 2: Safety

    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 ...

  • Page 3: Service

    • be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area. • never allow children to operate the machine. • use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child. Service safe handling of gasoline to avoid personal injury or property damage...

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    Safety and instructional decals important: safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. Manufacturer’s mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 94-8072 104-7402 104-7403 104-7953 1. Warning—read t...

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    108-0992 1. Read the operator’s manual. 4. Install the fuse. 2. Remove the fuse box decal. 5. Replace the fuse box cover. 3. Remove the fuse box cover. 6. Start the engine. 108-7450 1. Height of cut 108-7451 1. Height of cut 110-9457 1. Engine switch off 3. Unlocked 2. Engine switch on 4. Locked 112...

  • Page 6: Setup

    Setup important: remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 1. Unfolding the handle procedure 1. Move the handle rearward and hold the upper handle in place (figure 3). Figure 3 2. Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can (figure 4). Figure 4 2. Filling the engi...

  • Page 7: 4. Charging The Battery

    Figure 6 note: save the screws for installing the battery cover. 2. Install the fuse holder (figure 7). Figure 7 note: your mower comes with 2 fuses in your owner’s packet. 3. Install the battery cover with the 2 screws that you removed in step 1. Note: remove the temporary decal from the battery co...

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    Figure 9 1. Top of mulch plug lever in switch channel 1. Insert the mulch plug into the mower, if it isn’t already installed (figure 10). Figure 10 2. Squeeze the button on the lever with your thumb and fully insert the mulch plug into the opening (figure 11). Figure 11 3. Release the button on the ...

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Product overview figure 13 1. Cutting height lever 6. Recoil start handle 2. Air filter 7. Blade control bar 3. Fuel tank cap 8. Upper handle knob 4. Oil fill/dipstick 9. Electric starter 5. Foot pedal 10. Spark plug figure 14 1. Grass bag 3. Mulch plug (installed) 2. Side discharge chute 4. Battery...

  • Page 10: Height

    Checking the engine oil level service interval: before each use or daily 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the dipstick (figure 16). Figure 16 2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (figure 16). If the oil level is below the add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour oil in...

  • Page 11: Starting The Engine

    Figure 19 3. Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can (figure 20). Figure 20 starting the engine important: the mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you first install the mulch plug or the grass bag securely on the mower. 1. Install the mulch plug (figu...

  • Page 12: Stopping The Engine

    Using the self-propel drive to operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace with you (figure 24 and figure 25). Figure 24 figure 25 stopping the engine service interval: before each use or dai...

  • Page 13: Bagging The Clippings

    Bagging the clippings use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it and lock the side discharge door (refer to removing the side discharge chute) before bagging the clippings. The blade is sharp; contacting t...

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    Figure 32 3. Insert the mulch plug (figure 33. Figure 33 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 ha...

  • Page 15: Operating Tips

    Figure 37 operating tips general mowing tips • clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and other debris that the blade could hit. • avoid striking solid objects with the blade. Never deliberately mow over any object. • if the mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate, immediately stop t...

  • Page 16: 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 17: Replacing The Air Filter

    Replacing the air filter service interval: every 25 hours replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions. Refer to preparing for maintenance. 1. Use a screw driver to open the air filter cover (figure 39). Figure 39 2. Replace the air filter (figure 40). Figu...

  • Page 18: Charging The Battery

    Figure 43 5. Install the dipstick securely. 6. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center. Charging the battery service interval: yearly or before storage refer to charge the battery in the setup section. Replacing the fuse if the battery does not charge or the engine does not turn...

  • Page 19: Replacing The Blade

    Figure 46 adjusting the self-propel drive if your mower does not self-propel properly, adjust the self-propel drive cable. 1. Loosen the nut on the cable mount (figure 47). Figure 47 1. Cable mount 2. Pull the upper handle back fully rearward. Note: if the handle does not move smoothly, refer to lub...

  • Page 20: Cleaning The Mower

    The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Wear gloves when servicing the blade. 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. Refer to preparing for maintenance. 2. Tip the mower onto its side, with the air filter up. 3. Use a block of wood to hold the ...

  • Page 21: Folding The Handle

    2. Run the mower until the engine stops from running out of fuel. 3. Prime the engine and start it again. 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 and connect the wire onto the retaining pos...

  • Page 22: Notes:

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    Insight walk power mowers the lawn-boy no-worry warranty a two-year full warranty (limited warranty for commercial use) conditions and products covered lawn-boy® inc. And its afliate, lawn-boy warranty company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any lawn-boy product wh...