Lawn-Boy Insight 10780 Operator's Manual

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Summary of Insight 10780

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    Form no. 3358-254 rev a insight® platinum lawn mower model no. 10780—serial no. 270000001 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 pro...

  • Page 2: General Operation

    Injury or death. To reduce this potential, comply with the following safety instructions. The following instructions have been adapted from the ansi/opei standard b71.1-2003. This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety...

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    • never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. • remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equip...

  • Page 4: Setup

    110-9457 1. Engine switch off 3. Unlocked 2. Engine switch on 4. Locked setup important: remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 1. Unfolding the handle folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. • do not d...

  • Page 5: 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. 3. Install the mulch plug or grass bag ...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product overview figure 10 1. Spark plug 6. Fuel tank cap 2. Oil ll/dipstick (not shown) 7. Air lter 3. Recoil start handle 8. Primer 4. Blade control bar 9. Cutting height lever 5. Self-propel drive bar figure 11 1. Grass bag 3. Mulch plug (installed) 2. Side discharge chute operation filling the...

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    Checking the engine oil level 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the dipstick (figure 13). Figure 13 2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (figure 13). If the oil level is below the add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil level ...

  • 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 15 figure 16 2. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb, holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time (figure 17). Figure 17 note: if the air temperature is below...

  • Page 9: Stopping The Engine

    Stopping the engine to stop the engine, release the blade control bar (figure 21). 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 contact an authorized service dealer. Figu...

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    Figure 25 removing the grass bag 1. Route the starter rope around the lower rope guide (figure 26). Figure 26 2. Lift the grass bag handle out from the grooves at the top of the mower and remove the bag from the mower (figure 27). Figure 27 3. Insert the mulch plug (figure 28. Figure 28 side-dischar...

  • Page 11: Operating Tips

    Figure 32 removing the side discharge chute to remove the side discharge chute, reverse the steps above. Important: lock the side discharge door after you close it (figure 33). Figure 33 operating tips general mowing tips • clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and other debris that the ...

  • 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 interval maintenance procedure after the rst 2 operating hours • change the engine oil. Before each use or daily • check the engine oil lev...

  • 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 35 3. Replace the air filter. 4. Install the c...

  • 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,...

  • Page 15: Storage

    Figure 41 2. When no more clippings come out, stop the water and move the mower to a dry area. 3. Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the housing to prevent it from rusting. Storage store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the mower for storage gasoline vapors can explode. • do not...

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    Platinum series walk power mowers the lawn-boy no-worry warranty a five-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 p...