Lawn-Boy Insight 10683 Operator's Manual

Summary of Insight 10683

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    Form no. 3359-940 rev a insight® lawn mower model no. 10683—serial no. 280000001 and up 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 prop...

  • Page 2: Safety

    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. Th...

  • Page 3: Service

    Service safe handling of gasoline to avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. • extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. • use only an approved gasoline container. • ...

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    107-3888 107-3889 1. Do not operate the mower without the rear discharge plug or bag in place; do not operate the mower without the side discharge cover or deflector in place. 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 ...

  • Page 5: 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 3. Tighten the lowe...

  • Page 6: Grass Bag

    3. Install the mulch plug or grass bag procedure you must correctly install the mulch plug (for mulching or side-discharging) or grass bag (for bagging) or the engine will not start. The mower has a safety switch, located at the bottom of a channel on the top, right rear of the mower, that prevents ...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product overview figure 11 1. Spark plug 6. Upper handle knob 2. Oil fill/dipstick (not shown) 7. Fuel tank cap 3. Recoil start handle 8. Air filter 4. Blade control bar 9. Primer 5. Upper handle 10. Cutting height lever figure 12 1. Grass bag 3. Mulch plug (installed) 2. Side discharge chute operat...

  • Page 8

    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 14). Figure 14 2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (figure 14). If the oil level is below the add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour oil in...

  • Page 9: Height

    Adjusting the upper handle height you may raise or lower the upper handle to a position comfortable for you. Note: you cannot raise the upper handle higher than the angle of the lower handle. 1. Loosen the upper handle knob (figure 16). Figure 16 2. Move the upper handle to the desired position (fig...

  • Page 10: Stopping The Engine

    Figure 21 note: if the air temperature is below 55°f (13°c), firmly push the primer in 5 times. 3. Hold the blade control bar against the handle (figure 22). Figure 22 1. Blade control bar 4. Start the engine using the recoil starter (figure 22). 5. If the mower does not start in 1 or 2 pulls, press...

  • Page 11: 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. A worn grass bag could allow sma...

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    Figure 29 3. Insert the mulch plug (figure 30. Figure 30 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 13: Operating Tips

    Figure 34 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 14: 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 2 hours • change the engine oil. Before each use or daily • check the engine oil level. • ens...

  • 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. Warm oil flows better and c...

  • Page 16: Replacing The Blade

    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. Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline. If the bl...

  • Page 17: Storage

    Storage store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the mower for storage gasoline vapors can explode. • do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • do not store the mower in an enclosure near an open flame. • allow the engine to cool before storing it. 1. On the last refueling of the year...

  • Page 18: 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...