Lawn-Boy Insight Gold 10696 User Manual

Form No. 3354-491 Rev A
Insight Gold™ Lawn Mower
Model No. 10696 —Serial No. 260000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Introduction
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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
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Lawn-Boy Insight Gold 10696 Specifications

General

Category	Lawn Mower
Brand	Lawn-Boy
Model	Insight Gold 10696
Engine Type	4-Cycle
Engine	Briggs & Stratton
Engine Displacement	149 cc
Cutting Width	21 inches
Drive Type	Self-Propelled
Starter	Recoil
Deck Material	Steel
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Side Discharge Capability	Yes
Starter Type	Manual
Cutting Height Adjustment	Single Lever
Wheel Size	8 inches front / 10 inches rear

Summary

Important Warnings and Safety Information

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

General Operation Safety Guidelines

Operational Restrictions and Precautions

Prohibits operation under influence, in wet grass, and unattended use.

Slope Operation Precautions

Children Safety

Keep Children Away from Mower Area

Emphasizes keeping children clear and being alert to their presence.

Gasoline Handling Safety

Gasoline Handling Safety (continued)

Critical Safety Warnings

Carbon Monoxide Hazard and Indoor Operation

Warns about deadly carbon monoxide from exhaust and not running engine indoors.

Disconnect Spark Plug for Maintenance

Advises disconnecting the spark plug wire before performing maintenance.

Mower Operation Safety Warnings

Use Required Attachments and Maintain Visibility

Warns against operating without discharge plug/bag and to check rearward visibility.

Mulch Plug or Bag Requirement

Mulch Plug or Bag Must Be Installed

States that the mulch plug or grass bag is mandatory for mower operation.

Filling the Engine with Oil

Add Oil to Fill Line and Oil Change Schedule

Instructs on adding oil to the correct level and when to change the engine oil.

Installing Mulch Plug or Grass Bag

Correct Installation and Safety Switch Function

Details the importance of correct installation for the safety switch to function.

Installing Mulch Plug or Grass Bag (continued)

Ensure Mulch Plug Lever is Secured

Emphasizes ensuring the mulch plug lever snaps securely into place.

Charging the Battery

Proposition 65 Warning and Charger Connection

Operation: Fueling the Mower

Fuel Tank Filling Safety Precautions

Provides safety guidelines for filling the fuel tank, including static charge prevention.

Checking Engine Oil Level

Oil Level Check and Overfill Warning

Details how to check the oil level and warns against overfilling.

Adjusting Cutting Height

Blade Contact Hazard and Safety Steps

Warns about potential blade contact and advises stopping the engine before adjustment.

Starting the Engine

Safety Switch and Fuel Valve Operation

Highlights the safety switch requirement and turning the fuel valve on.

Starting the Engine (continued)

Stopping the Engine

Release Blade Control Bar and Remove Key

Describes how to stop the engine and the importance of removing the ignition key.

Engine and Blade Stop Time Check

Advises checking that the engine and blade stop within 3 seconds.

Mulching Clippings

Mulch Plug Safety Switch Requirement

States that the mulch plug must be securely installed for safety.

Bagging Clippings

Worn Bag Hazard and Frequent Checks

Warns about hazards from worn grass bags and advises frequent checks.

Installing the Grass Bag

Bag Installation and Safety Switch Confirmation

Details the steps for installing the grass bag and ensuring the safety switch is engaged.

Side-Discharging Clippings

Mulch Plug Safety Switch for Side Discharge

Reinforces the mulch plug's role in the safety switch for side discharge.

Operating Tips (continued)

Mow Dry Grass and Warning for Wet Conditions

Advises mowing only dry grass and warns about hazards with wet grass.

Preparing for Maintenance

Disconnect Spark Plug and Tip Mower Safely

Details safety steps before maintenance, including disconnecting the spark plug and tipping the mower correctly.

Changing Engine Oil

Oil Change Schedule and Draining Procedure

Changing Engine Oil (continued)

Adjusting Self-Propel Drive

Adjust Cable for Desired Speed

Replacing the Blade

Torque Wrench Use and Blade Handling Safety

Safe Mower Tipping for Blade Access

Replacing the Blade (continued)

Blade Installation Torque and Positioning

Preparing Mower for Storage

Gasoline Vapor Hazard and Flame Avoidance

Preparing Mower for Storage (continued)

Cylinder Protection and Battery Storage