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Lawn-Boy Insight 10685 User Manual

Lawn-Boy Insight 10685
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2005—Lawn-Boy, Inc.
8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved
Original Instructions (EN)
Register your product at www.lawn-boy.com
Insightt
Lawn Mower
Model No. 10685—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
Form No. 3352-942 Rev B
Operators 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 manual 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. The illustration below identifies the location of
the model and serial numbers on the product. Write
the numbers in the space provided below:
Model #:
Serial #:
m-7915
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the following words:
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor
or moderate injury if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important: calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
Warning
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 this
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 U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.
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 the engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It 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 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.
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Lawn-Boy Insight 10685 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLawn-Boy
ModelInsight 10685
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction and Safety

Safety Message Definitions

Explains the meaning of hazard alert words like Danger, Warning, and Caution.

General Operation and Safety

Safe Operating Procedures

Outlines essential safety rules for operating the lawn mower, including hand/foot placement.

Child Safety Awareness

Warns about the dangers children pose and how to ensure their safety during mowing.

General Service and Handling

Safe Gasoline Handling

Provides critical safety instructions for handling gasoline, emphasizing fire prevention.

Setup Procedures

Filling Engine Oil

Details the procedure for adding engine oil, including checking the level and type.

Fueling and Oil Level

Fuel Tank Filling

Provides instructions on how to properly fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.

Engine Oil Level Check

Explains how to check the engine oil level using the dipstick and when to add oil.

Cutting Height Adjustment

Handle and Engine Operation

Engine Starting Procedure

Guides users through the process of starting the lawn mower engine, including priming.

Operating Modes and Clipping Management

Stopping the Engine Safely

Details the procedure for stopping the mower's engine safely.

Side Discharge and Mowing Techniques

Wet Grass Safety Warning

Warns about the dangers of mowing wet grass and leaves, emphasizing safety.

Leaf Cutting and Maintenance Schedule

Recommended Maintenance Tasks

Outlines a recommended schedule for performing maintenance tasks on the mower.

Maintenance Preparation and Service

Pre-Maintenance Safety Steps

Details essential safety steps to take before performing any maintenance on the mower.

Changing Engine Oil Procedure

Provides a detailed, step-by-step guide for changing the engine oil.

Component Lubrication and Adjustments

Blade Replacement and Cleaning

Replacing the Mower Blade

Provides instructions on how to safely replace the mower blade, including torque.

Storage Procedures

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