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Lawn-Boy Insight 10780 User Manual

Lawn-Boy 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
R ead this infor mation carefully to lear n ho w to operate and
maintain y our product properly and to a v oid injur y and
product damag e . Y ou are responsible for operating the
product properly and safely .
Y ou ma y contact La wn-Bo y directly at www .La wn-Bo y .com
for product and accessor y infor mation, help finding a
dealer , or to register y our product.
W henev er y ou need ser vice , g en uine La wn-Bo y par ts , or
additional infor mation, contact an A uthorized Ser vice
Dealer or La wn-Bo y Customer Ser vice and ha v e the
model and serial n umbers of y our product ready . Figure 1
identifies the location of the model and serial n umbers on
the product. W rite the n umbers in the space pro vided.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number plate
Model No.
Serial No.
T his man ual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messag es identified b y the safety aler t symbol ( Figure 2 ),
whic h signals a hazard that ma y cause serious injur y or
death if y ou do not follo w the recommended precautions .
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
T his man ual uses tw o w ords to highlight infor mation.
Impor tant calls attention to special mec hanical infor mation
and Note emphasizes g eneral infor mation w or th y of special
attention.
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Pr oposition 65 W ar ning
T he engine exhaust fr om this pr oduct contains
chemicals kno wn to the State of Calif or nia to cause
cancer , bir th defects, or other r epr oducti v e har m.
Important: T his engine is not equipped with a
spar k ar r ester muf fler . It is a violation of Calif or nia
Public R esource Code Section 4442 to use or operate
the engine on an y f or est-co v er ed, br ush-co v er ed, or
g rass-co v er ed land. Other states or federal ar eas may
ha v e similar la ws.
T his spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002
T he enclosed Engine Owner’ s Man ual is supplied
f or inf or mation r egarding the US En vir onmental
Pr otection Agency (EP A) and the Calif or nia Emission
Contr ol R egulation of emission systems, maintenance,
and w ar ranty . R eplacements may be order ed thr ough
the engine man uf actur er .
F or models with stated engine horse po w er , the g ross
horse po w er of the engine w as laborator y rated b y the engine
man ufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940. As configured
to meet safety , emission, and operating requirements , the
actual engine horse po w er on this class of la wn mo w er will
be significantly lo w er .
Do not tamper with the engine controls or alter the
g o v er nor speed; doing so ma y create an unsafe condition
resulting in personal injur y .
Safety
T his la wn mo w er meets or ex ceeds the CPSC blade safety
requirements for w alk-behind rotar y la wn mo w ers and the
B71.1 specifications of the American National Standards
Institute in effect at the time of production.
R ead and under stand the contents of this man ual
bef or e y ou star t the engine.
T he safety aler t symbol ( Figure 2 ) is used to aler t y ou to
potential personal injur y hazards . Obey all safety messag es
that follo w this symbol to a v oid possible injur y or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this mo w er could result in
© 2007—Lawn-Boy® Inc.
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Register at www.Lawn-Boy.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA.
All Rights Reserved
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Lawn-Boy Insight 10780 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine Type4-Cycle
Engine Displacement149 cc
Cutting Width21 in
Drive TypeSelf-Propelled
Starter TypeRecoil
EngineLawn-Boy
DischargeSide
Warranty2 years

Summary

Introduction and Warnings

California Proposition 65 Warning

Alerts users about chemicals in engine exhaust known to cause cancer or birth defects in California.

Engine Control Tampering Warning

Warns against tampering with engine controls or governor speed, as it can create unsafe conditions.

Safety and Operation Guidelines

General Operation Safety Rules

Provides essential safety instructions for operating the lawn mower safely and avoiding injury.

Slope Operation Safety Precautions

Details precautions for operating the mower on slopes to prevent accidents and severe injury.

Child Safety Considerations

Advises on keeping children away from the mower and ensuring their safety during operation.

Safe Gasoline Handling Practices

Provides critical instructions for safely handling flammable gasoline to prevent fire or explosion.

Setup and Initial Preparation

Filling the Engine with Oil

Details the procedure for adding the correct type and amount of oil to the engine.

Setup - Attachments

Installing Mulch Plug or Grass Bag

Explains the necessity of installing the mulch plug or grass bag for the mower to start.

Product Overview and Fueling

Fuel Tank Filling Procedure

Provides safety guidelines for filling the fuel tank to prevent fire hazards.

Operation - Checks and Adjustments

Checking Engine Oil Level

Describes how to check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary.

Adjusting Cutting Height

Explains how to adjust the mower's cutting height for desired grass length.

Operation - Starting and Drive

Starting the Engine

Outlines the step-by-step process for starting the lawn mower's engine.

Operation - Clipping Management

Stopping the Engine Safely

Details the correct procedure for stopping the engine and blade safely.

Operation - Discharge Options

Maintenance

Maintenance - Filter and Oil

Maintenance - Blade and Cleaning

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