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WalkPowerLawnMower
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10360-210000001
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10361-210000001
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10362-210000001
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10363-210000001
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Operator'sManual
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Contents
Introduction
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Safety
N e v e rm o w r v h i l cp c o p l e( e s p e c i a l lcyh i l d r e n )o r p e t s
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This lawn mower meetsor exceedsthe CPSC blade
safetv requirements for walk-behind rotarv lawn
mowers and the 871.1 specificationsof the American
National StandardsInstitute in effect at the time of
production.
T r a g i ca c c i d en t sc a n o c c u ri f t h e o p e r a t o irs n o t a l c r t
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N e v e ra s s u m ct h a tc h i l d r c nw i l l r em a i n w h er c v o u l a s l
s a wt h e m .
Improperly using or maintaining this lawn mower can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safet-vinstructions.
K e ep c h i l d r c no u t o f t h e m o w i n ga r c aa n d u n d c rt h c
w a t c h f u lc a r co f a r e s p o n s i b lacd u l t .
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thaIollowing instruttions mut result in per.utnulinjury.
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s h r u h st,r c c s ,o r o t h c ro b . j c c ttsh a t m a y o b s c u r cv i s i o n .
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l i r r a c c i d e n t rsl r h a z a r d so c c u r r i n gt o o t h c rp c o p l er t r
t h c i rp r o p e r t y .
Engine exhaustcontainscarbon monoxide.an
odorless,deadly poison that can kill you.
S c c t h e m a n u t u c t u r c r 'i sn s t r u c t i r t nt isr r p r o p c r
o p c r a t i o na n d i n s t a l l a t i u tnt f ' a c c c s s o rsi.eU s c o n l v l h c
a c c es s t l r i c st h a ta r ea p p r o v c db v t h e m a n u f h c t u r o r .
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to
gain knowledgeof the product, it is essentialthat you
and any other operator of the lawn mower read and
understand the contents of this manual before the
engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the
safety alert symbol I
which means caution. x,arning,
or danger- "personal safety instruction." Read and
understandthe instruction becauseit has to do with
safety.Failure to comply with the instruction may
result in personalinjury.
Preparation
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T h o r o u g h l yi n s p c c t h c a r c aw h er c y o u w i l l u s ct h e
l a w n m o w c r ,a n d r c m o v ca l l s t o n es , s l i c k s ,w i r c s ,
boncs,and other lirrcignob.jects.
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W h i l e m o w i n g ,a l w a y sw c a r s u b s l a n t i at il t o t w c a ra n d
I o n gt r o u s c r s .
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W a r n i n g :G a s o l i n ci s h i g h l yf l a m m a h l cT. i r k et h e
t i r ll o w i n gp r o c a u t i o n s :
GeneralLawnMowerSafety
T h e t i r l l o w i n gi n s t r u c t i o nhsa v eb een a d a p t de f r o m t h c
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L a w n - B o yl a w n m o w c r si s c n c l o s c di n p a r c n t h c s i s .
T h i s l a w n m o w e ri s c a p a b l eo t a m p u t a t i n gh a n d sa n d t c c t
a n do f t h r o w i n go b j c c t s F
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s a f e t vi n s t r u c t i o ncso u l d r c s u l ti n s c r i o u si n j u r yo r d c a t h .
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S t o r ef u e l i n c o n t a i n c rs p c c i f i c a l l yd c s i g n e dl i l r
t h i sp u r p o s c .
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R c f u eI o u t d o o r so n l y a n dd r t n o t s m o k cw h i l e
refuelling.
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Add fueI befbrcstartingthc cngine. Nevcr removc
t h e c a p o f t h e f u c l t a n ko r a d d g a s o l i n ew h i l e t h e
c n g i n ei s r u n n i n go r w h e nt h e c n g i n ci s h o t .
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I f g a s o l i n ei s s p i l l c d ,d o n o t a t t em p t t o s t a r tt h e
cngine. Mclvcthe lawn mower away frctmthe area
of spillagetcl avoid creatingany sourceof ignition
u n t i l t h e g a s o l i n ev a p o r sh a v ed i s s i p a t e d .
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R e p l a c ea l l f u e l t a n k a n dc o n t a i n ecr a p ss e c u r e l y .
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If you must drain the fuel from the fuel tank, do it
outdoors.
Training
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R e a dt h i so p e r a t o r ' sm a n u a lc a r e f u l l yB
. e thoroughly
t a m i l i a rw i t h t h e c o n t r o l sa n dt h e p r o p e ru s co 1 ' t h c
l u w nm o w e rh c l i r r cs t t r r t i nigt .
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N e v e ra l l o w c h i l d r e nt o o p e r a t et h e l a w n m o w e r .
Local regulationsmay rcstrictthe ageof the operator.
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N e v e ra l l o w a d u l t su n f a m i l i a rw i t h t h e s ei n s t r u c t i o n s
to operatcthe lawn mower.
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Replacefaulty muftlers.
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B e f o r eu s i n g ,a l w a y sv i s u a l l yi n s p e c t h e b l a d c s b, l a d e
bolts,and cutterassembly firr wear clrdamage.
R e p l a c ew o r n o r d a m a g c db l a d c sa n db o l t si n s e t st o
preserve
balance.
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O n m u l t i b l a d e dl a w n m o w e r s u
bladecan causethe otherbladesto rotate.
Operation
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D o n o t o p e r a t et h e e n g i n ei n a c o n f i n e ds p a c ew h e r e
d a n g e r o ucsa r b o nm o n o x i d cf u m c sc a n c o l l c c t .
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M u w o n l y i n d a y l i g h to r i n g o o da r t i t i c i a l i g h t .
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Always bc sureof your fixrtingon slopes.
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W a l k ; n c v c rr u n .
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K c c p a I ' i r mh o l d o n t h c h a n d l c .
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h e f o r ec l c a r i n gh l o c k a g eos r u n c l t ' t g g i ntgh e c h u t e ;
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betbrechecking,cleaning,ctrwctrkingon the la\\'n
mower;
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aftcr strikinga tbreign ob.iect.Inspectthe lawn
mower fbr damageand make rcpairsbeforestarting
a n do p e r a t i n gt h e l a w n m o u ' c r ;a n d
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i f t h c l a w n m o w e rs t a r t st o v i h r a t ca h n o r m a l l y
( c h c c ki t i m m e d i a t e l y ) .
S t o pt h e e n g i n c :
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whenevervou leavethe lawn mttwer;and
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hcli rre rcl-uc| | i ng.
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R e d u c ct h c t h r o t t l es e t t i n gd u r i n ge n g i n er u n - o u ta n d ,
i l ' t h ee n g i n ch a sa s h u t o f fv a l v c ,t u r n t h c f u eI o t f a f i e r
mowing.
For wheelcd rotary lawn mowors,mow acrossthc thce
o l ' s l o p c sn, c v er u p a n dd o w n .
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S t o pt h e b l a d e ( sw
or roads.
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E x e r c i s ee x t r e m ec a u t i o nw h en c h a n g i n gt h e d i r e c t i o n
on slopcs.
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S h u tt h e e n g i n eo t T a n dw a i t u n t i l t h e b l a d ec o m e st o a
completestopbcfbreremovingthc grasscutcher.
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D o n o t m u w c x c c s s i v c l sy t c c ps l o p c s .
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D o n o t o p e r a t ct h c l a w n m o w e rw h i l c u n d c rt h e
i n f l u e n c eo l a l c o h o lo r d r u g s .
U s eex t r c m cc a u t i o nw h c n r c v c r s i n go r p u l l i n gt h c
lawn mower towardyou.
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I f t h c l a w n r n o w c rs h o u l ds t a r tt ( )v i b r a t ea b n o r m a l l y ,
s t o pt h e c n g i n ea n dc h c c ki n r m et l i a t c l vt i r r t h c c a u s e .
V b r a t i o n i s g e n c r a l l ya w a r n i n go f t r o u b l e.
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B c f i r r ca n d w h i l c m o v i n gb a c k w a r dk, x r k b c h i n da n d
d o w n f i r r s m a l lc h i l d r c n .
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S t o pt h e b l a d e( s ) i f y o u m u s tt i l t t h c l a w n m o w o rf i r r
t r a n s p o r t a t i ownh c n c r o s s i n gs u r t a c c so t h c rt h a ng r a s s
a n d w h c n t r a n s p o r t i ntgh e l a w n m o w e rt o a n d f r o m t h e
arcato bc muwcd.
Skrpesarc a maior factorrelatedto slip and fall accidents
w h i c h c a n r e s u l ti n a s c v c r ei n j u r y .I f y o u t b c l u n c a s yo n a
s l o p c ,d o n o t m o w i t .
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Watchtirr holcs.ruts,or hurnps.Tall grasscan hidc
obstaclcs.
Never opcratethe lawn mower with damagedor
m i s s i n gg u a r d so r s h i c l d so, r w i t h o u ts a t b t yd e v i c e s
( s u c ha s d g f l s c t o r sa n dg r a s sc a t c h c r si)n p l a c e .
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D o n o t m o w n e a rd r o p - o f t sd, i t c h e so, r e m b a n k m c n t s .
Yru could loseyour fboting or balance.
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D o n o t c h a n g ct h c s p c e ds e t t i n g so n t h c c n g i n c .
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Do not mow on wet grass.Rcduccdfimting could
c a u s es l i p p i n g .
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c l l b l a d ea n dd r i v ec l u t c h e sb e f i l r es t u r t i n g
t h ee n g i n e .
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S t a r tt h c c n g i n cc a r c l ' u l l ya c c o r d i n gt o i n s t r u c t i o nasn d
with t'cctwcll away from thc bladc(s).
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Maintenance
and Storage
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D o n o t t i l t t h e l a w n m o w e rw h e ns t a r t i n gt h e e n g i n e ,
u n l e s sy o u m u s tt i l t t h e l a w n m o w e rt o s t a r ti t . I n t h i s
c a s ed
, o n o t t i l t i t m o r et h a na b s o l u t e l yn e c e s s a rayn d
lill only the part which is away fiom the opcrator.
K e e pa l l n u t s ,b o l t s( e s p c c i a l l b
y l a d ea t t a c h m e n t
bolts),and scrcwstight to ensurethat the lawn mowcr
i s i n s a f cw o r k i n gc o n d i t i o n .
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Do not startthe engincwhen standingin front of the
dischargechutc.
N c v e rs t o r et h e l a w n m o w e rw i t h g a s o l i n ci n t h e t a n k
i n s i d ea b u i l d i n gw h e r ef u m c sm a y r c a c ha n o p e n
flame or spark.
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Do not put your handsor f'eetnearor underrotating
parts.Keep clearof thc dischargeopeningat all times.
Allow thc engineto cool befbrestoringthe lawn
m o w e ri n a n y e n c l o s u r e .
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To reducethe fire hazard,keep the engine,mufl1er,
batterycompartment,and gasolinestorageareafree of
g r a s s l.e a v e so. r e x c e s s i vgc r e a s e .
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Checkthe grasscatcherfiequentlyfor wear or
deterioraticln.
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Neverpick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine
is running.
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Stopthe engineand disconnectthe spark-plugwire:
nepla'beworn or damagedparts.
U s ee x t r i rc a r ew h e n h a n d l i n gg a s o l i n eg; a s o l i n e
v a p o r sa r ee x p l o s i v e .
Nevcr tamperwith sat'ctydevices.Checktheir proper
o p c r a t i o nr e g u l a r l y .
Keep the lawn mower fiee of grass,leavcs,or ctther
d eb r i sb u i l d u p .C l e a nu p a n y o i l o r f u c l t h a ts p i l l s .
S t o pa n d i n s p e c t h e l a w n m o w c r i i ' v o u s t r i k ea n
ob.ject.Repairthc lawn mower,if neccssary,
befitrc
s t a r t i n gt h e e n g i n c .
N e v e ra t t c m p t o m a k e' " rh c c l h e i g h ta d j u s t m e n twsh i l e
t h e e n g i n ci s r u n n i n g .
Lawn mower blades are sharpand can cut. Wrap the
b l a d e ( so) r w e a rg l o v e s ,a n du s cc x t r ac a u t i o nw h e n
s e r v i c i n gt h c m .
Do not changcthe speedsettingsclnthc cngine.
If you mustdrain the fuel fiom the fucl tank, dtt it
outdoors.
To cnsurcthc bcstperfilrmanceand saf'cty,purchase
o n l y g c n u i n eL a w n - B o yr e p l a c e m e npta r t sa n d
accessories.
Maintainrlr replacesaf'etyand instructiondecals when
ncccssary.
Grasscatcher components arc subjectto wear, damage,
a n d d c t e r i o r a t i o nw, h i c h c o u l dc x p c t s m
e o v i n gp a r t so r
a l l o w o b j c c t st o b c t h n r w n .F r c q u c n t l yc h e c kt h c
c o m p o n o n tasn d r c p l a c ct h c m w i t h t h c m a n u t u c t u r c r ' s
r c c o m m c n d cp
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Assembly
N o t e : D e t e r m i n ct h o l e f l a n d r i g h ts i d e so f t h e m a c h i n e
I ' r t r mt h e n o r m a ol p e r a t i n pg o s i t i o n .
Unfoldingthe Handle
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Figure3
Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can
pinch, stretch,or damage one or more of the
cables.Any pinched, stretched,or damagedcable
may causean operational failure that resultsin an
unsafeoperating condition.
1. Cableanchor
2. Low setting
3. Highsetting
l . S q u e o z tch c h o t t o r nh a n d l cs c c t i o n( h o t hs i d es ) i n w a r d
o f Tt h c p i n s .
. Do not pinch, stretch,or damage the cables.
. Handle the cableswith care when folding or
unfolding the handle.
. Do not use the lawn mower if one or more of
the cablesare pinched, stretched,or damaged.
Contact your Authorized ServiceDealer.
2 . P o s i t i o nt h e h a n d l ca n dc a b l ea n c h o ro v e r t h c n i n sa t
t h c d c s i r c dh c i g h t( l - - i g3. ) .
N o t e : Y r u m a y n c c dt o k r o s e na n d s l i g h t l r n r o v ct h c b c l t
c()vcr.
3 . A d j u s tt h c c a h l c .R c f ' c rt o A d j u s t i n gt h e S c l l - p r o pIe
D r i v c C ' a b l co n p a g c 1 7 .
l . l - o o s c nt h c h a n d l ck n o h sa n c l i t t t h c t o p h a n d l ch a l f i n
a n a r cu n t i lt h c h a n d l ch a l v c sa r ei n l i n c a n dn c s t
t o g o t h re ( F i g .2 ) .
Installingthe Fuse
v
Electric Start Model only
T h c t ' u s cp r o t c c t st h c c l c c t r i cs t a r t c rI.t ' t h c h a t t er y d o c s
n o t c h a r g eo r t h c en g i n ed o c sn o t t u r n w i t h t h e c l c c t r i c
starte
r , t h c t u s em a y b e b l o w n . U s ca 4 0 - a m pp l u g - i nt v p e
tusc.
|. Rcmovcthc battcrybox covcr (Fig. a).
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Figure2
1
Top handlehalf
2.
Knob (2)
3
Stops
T i g h t c nt h c k n o b ss c c u r c l y .
1
R o t a t ct h c h a n d l et o w a r dt h e r c a ro f t h c l a w n m o w o r
u n t i l i t s n a p si n t o t h c s t o p si n t h c h a n d l cb r a c k e t s
( F i g .2 ) .
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m 5146
Changingthe HandleHeight
Figure4
T h e h a n d l eh a st w o h c i g h ts e t t i n g sh: i g h a n d l o w ( F i g .3 ) .
C h o o s ca h a n d l eh e i g h ts c t t i n gt h a t is most comfbrtable
I O ry o u .
1. Batterybox
6
2. Batterybox cover
Note: tjsc a flat-headscrewdriver to unclio the
b a t t e r yc o v e r( F i g .5 ) . U n c l i pb o t he n d so f t h e b a t t e r y
cover befbrcremovingit to prevcntdamagingit.
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'1. Dipstick
3 . R c m o v ct h c d i p s t i c kb y r o t a t i n gt h e c a p
c o u n t e r c l o c k w i saen d p u l l i n gi t o u t .
4 . W i p e t h e d i p s t i c kc l c a nw i t h a c l e a nc l o t h .
5 . I n s c r tt h e d i p s t i c ki n t o t h c f i l l c r n e c k ,t h e nr c m o v ci t .
Figure5
Note: To cnsurcan accuratcoil lcvcl rcading,yt'rumust
I ' u l l vi n s e r t h ed r p s t i c k .
2. Installthefusein thcfuseholderasshowni n F i g u r c6 .
t\
\
2
6 . R c a dt h c o i l l c v eI o n t h c d i p s t i c k( F i g .7 ) .
7 . I f t h e o i l l ev c l r c a d i n gi s b c l o w | h cA d d m a r ko n t h c
d i p s t i c k s, l o w l yp o u ro n l y e n o u g ho i l i n t o t h c f i l l e r
holc to raiscthc oil lcvcl Io thc Full mark on thc
dipstick.
l)o not ovcrfill the crankcascwith oil and
f[[![![f
r u n t h c en g i n c ;en g i n ed l m a g ew i l l r c s u l t .D r a i nt h e
o x c c s so i l u n t i l t h e o i l l c v eI o n t h e d i p s t i c kr e a d sF r u 1 1 .
Figure6
1. FuseHolder
8 . I n s e r t h e d i p s t i c ki n t o t h c f i l l e r n e c ka n d r o t a t ct h c
c a p c l o c k w i s eu n t i l i t i s t i g h t .
2. Fuse
l n s t a l lt h e b a t t e r vb o r c o v e r .
BeforeStarting
Fillingthe Crankcasewith Oil
Your Lawn-Boy lawn mower comes without oil in the
crankcase.However,your lawn mowcr comcswith a
2 0 o z . ( 0 . - 5 9 l i t e rb) o t t l eo f o i l .
F i l l t h e c n g i n cc r a n k c a sw
c i t h a m a x i m u mo f 2 1 o z .
( 0 . 6 2l i t e r s )o f S A E 3 0 o i l . U s eo n l y a h i g h - q u a l i t y
d e t e r g e not i l t h a th a st h e A m e r i c a nP c t r o l c u ml n s t i t u t e
(API) serviceclassificationSF,SG, SH, or SJ.
Fillingthe FuelTankwith
Gasoline
For bestresults,useclean,fresh,lcad-frcogasoline,
includingoxygenatedor relrtrmtrluterl
gasoline,with an
octancratingof 87 or higher.Til cnsurefrcshncss,
p u r c h a so
c n l y t h c q u a n t i t yo f g a s o l i n ct h a ty o u e x p e c t o
u s ci n 3 0 d a y s .U s i n gu n l e a d c dg a s o l i n er c s u l t si n f e w e r
combustion
d c p o s i t sa n d l o n g e re n g i n el i f ' e .Y o u m a y u s e
l e a d c dg a s o l i n ci f u n l e a d c dg a s o l i n ei s n o t a v a i l a b l c .
fEElll?pl|il
Do not adcJoil to thc gasoline.
Ifllt!fiEEf
Do not usc methanol,gasolinecontaining
g
a
s
o
h ocl o n t a i n i n gm o r et h a n 1 0 7 oe t h a n o l ,
methanol,
p r c m i u mg a s o l i n co, r w h i t e g a s .U s i n gt h e s et u e l sc a n
d a m a g et h e e n g i n e ' sf u e l s y s t e m .
To add oil:
l. Move the lawn mower to a level surface.
2. Cleanaroundthe dipstick(Fig. 7).
f@!fil
d a v so l d .
Do not usegasolinethat is more than 30
All Models Except 10363
In certain conditions,gasolineis extremely
flammable and highly explosive.A fire or
explosionfrom gasolinecan burn you and others
and can damage property.
. Fill the fuel tank outdoors,in an open area, and
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline
that spills.
. Do not fill the fuel tank completelyfull. Add
gasolineto the fuel tank until the level is l/4 to
ll2in.6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the
filler neck. This empty spacein the tank allows
the gasolineto expand.
. Never smoke when handling gasoline,and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasolinefumes.
Store gasolinein an approved fuel container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
easoline.
Figure8
1 . S p a r k - p l uwgi r e
Model 10363 only'
r-3
2-----.;
t""-4
When fueling, under certain circumstances,a
static charge can develop,igniting the gasoline.A
fire or explosionfrom gasolinecan burn you and
others and damageproPertY.
' Always place gasolinecontainerson the ground
and away from your vehicle beforc filling.
. l)o not fill gasolinecontainersinside a vehicle
or on a truck or trailer bed becauseinterior
carpetsor plastic truck bed liners may insulate
the container and slow the lossof any static
charge.
. When practical, remove gasoline-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel
the equipment with its wheelson the round.
. If this is not possible,then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable
container, not from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
. If you must use a gasoline dispenser nozzle,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.
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Figure9
1 . S p a r k - p l uwgi r e
2 Oilfillcap
3.
Fueltank cap
4.
Primer
2 . C l e a na r o u n dt h c l ' u c l a n kc a p( F i g . 9 o r l r i g ' l 0 ) .
All Models Except 10363
m 3713
F i g u r e1 0
1.
F u e lt a n k c a p
l . D i s c o n n e ctth e w i r e from the sparkplug (Fig. tt or
Fig.e).
U s c a f u e l s t a b i l i z c r / c o n d i t i o nre rg u l a r l ld' u r i n g
clcansthc
operationanclstttrage.A stabilizer/conditioner
e n g i n ed u r i n go p c r a t i t l na n d p r e v e n t sg u m - l i k ev a r n i s h
from lirrming in the engineduring periodsclf
<leposits
storagc.
a
fttEEEE
Do not usefuel additivesotherthan a fuel
s ith an
s t a b i l i z e r / c o n d i t i o nD
eo
r . n o t u s ef u e l s t a b i l i z e rw
, e t h a n o lo, r i s o p r o p a n o l .
a l c o h o lb a s es u c ha s e t h a n o lm
3 . R e m o v ct h c c a p f r o m t h e t a n k ( F i g .9 o r F i g . 1 0 ) .
1
4. F i l l t h e f u c l t a n k w i t h u n l c a dde g a s o l i n ct o w i t h i n 1 / 4
Figure12
t < t1 l 2 i n . ( 6 t o 1 3 m m ) f r o m t h et o p o f t h et a n k .D o
not fill into the filler neck. The gasolinemust have
room to expand.
5.
n-stta
except
(Allmodels
1. Primer
10363)
I n s t a l tl h c f u c l t a n kc a pa n dw i p e u p a n v s p i l l c d
s a s oiln e .
N o t e : I f t h e t c m p er a t u r ci s - 5 - 5 ' F( 1 3 " C ' )o r h c l o w .p u s h
t h c p r i m e rf i v c t i m e s ,w a i t i n gt w o s e c o n d sb c t w c en ea c h
push.
Operation
N o t e : D o n o t u s et h c p r i r n c rt o s t a r ta w a r m c n g i n ca f t e ra
b r i c l ' s h u t d o w nH. o w c v er . c o o l w c a t h e rm a y r eq u i r cy o u
l ( )p r i m ct h c en g i n cr r g u i n .
N o t e : D et er m i n c t h c l et i a n d r i g h ts i d e so t ' t h c r n a c h i n c
l ' r t r r lnl r cn t r r m i r l) p c r i l t i nl tr o s i l i t r n .
l a i l a g a i n st h c u p p c rh a n d l e
3 . t l o l d t h o b l a d ec o n t r t t b
( F i g .I l ) .
E a c ht i m c b ef i r r cy o u m o w . m a k es u r ct h a tt h c s el l - p r o p eI
. hcny'ou
d r i v c a n d t h c c o n t r o lb a r o p c r a t cp r o p e r l yW
r c l c a s ct h c c o n t r o lb a r ,t h ee n g i n ea n d t h c s e l f - p r o p c l
d r i v c s h o u l ds t o p .I l ' t l r c vd o n o t ,c o n t a c a
t n Authorizcd
S er v i c c D c a l c r .
zl. Startthc lawn mowcr.
M a n u a l S t a r t i n g - P u l l t h c s l a r t c rh a n d l el i g h t l y u n t i l
y o u l e e lr c s i s t a n ctch. c np u l l i t s h l r p l y( F i g . l l ) .
A l l o w t h c r o p er et u r n t o t h e h a n d l cs l o w l y .
Controls
Electric Starting (Electric Start Model only)-lnscrt
t h c k e v i n t o t h c s w i t c h .T u r n t h c k c y t o t h e r i g h ta n d
rclcase
i t w h c nt h een g i n es t a r t s( F i g . l 3 ) .
T h c s t a r t c hr a n d l ct.h eb l a d cc ( ) n t r ( h) lu i l .r n d t h c
s e l l ' - p r o p cdlr i v eb a i l u r c o n l h e u p p e rh a n d l cu s s h o r . vinn
F i g u r eI l .
F i g u r e1 3
N o t e : I f t h c b a t t c r yc h a r g ci s t t t o l o w t o s t a r tt h c
'lir
c n g i n c ,s t a r tt h e en g i n en l t r r u a l l v . c h a r g et h e
b a t t c r y r, et er t o C i h a r g i ntgh e B i r t t c r yo n p a g c 1 9 .
F i g u r e1 1
1. Starterhandle
drivebail
2 Self-propel
3. Bladecontrolbail
4. Upperhandle
Note: If thc enginc fails to startafler thrcc attempts,
r c p c i l ts t c p s2 l h r o u g h4 .
Startingthe Engine
Stoppingthe Engine
l . C o n n c c t h e w i r e o n t o t h c s p a r kp l u g ( F i g . 8 o r F i g . c ) ) .
R el ea s et h c b l a d cc o n t r o lb a i l ( F i g . l 4 ) . B o t h t h c c n g i n c
and thc bladeshouldstop.If they do not stopproperly,
contactvour AuthorizedScrviceDealer.
2 . P u s ht h e p r i m er t h r ec t i m c s ,w a i t i n gt w t r s c c u n d s
b e t w e e nea c h p u s h( F i g .t ) o r F i g . 1 2 ) .
I
aboutsix inches(15 cm) away fiom the object.Thc
momentumof the lawn mower shouldcarry it fbrwardal
leastonc inch (2.-5cm) and disengagethe clutches.You
s h o u l dt h e nb e a b l et o e a s i l vn u l l t h c l a w n m o w e r
rcarward.
Adjustingthe CuttingHeight
F i g u r e1 4
1.
B l a d e c o n t r o lb a i l
E a c hw h e e la d j u s t si n d i v i d u a l l yw i t h a w h c eI h c i g h t
a d j u s t m e nl te v c r .C u t t i n gh e i g h t sa r e I i n . ( 2 - 5m m ) ; 1 - l 1 2
i n . ( 3 t tm m ) ; 2 i n . ( - 5 1m m ) ; 2 - 1 1 2 i n(.6 4 m m ) ; 3 i n .
( 7 6 m m ) ; a n d3 - 1 / 2i n . ( 8 9 m m ) .
Usingthe Self-propelDrive
Self-propelModels only
l. To operatethe self-propeldrive, squeezethc
s c l l - p r o p edl r i v eb a i l a g a i n st h e h a n d l ea n d h o l d
(Fig.l-5).
Adjusting the cutting height leverscould bring
your hands into contact with a moving blade and
result in serious ir{ury.
. Stop the engine and wait for all movement to
stop before adjusting the cutting height.
. Do not put fingers under the housing when
adjusting the cutting height.
F i g u r e1 5
1
l.
Self-propel drive bail
P u l l t h c w h e eI h c i g h t a dj u s t t . n c nltc v er t o w a r d t h c
w h e e l a n d m o v c i t t o t h c d e s i r c d p o s i t i o n 1 I r i g .l 7 ) .
N o t e : T h c m a x i m u ms c l l - p r o p cgl r o u n ds p c c di s f i x c d .T o
rcducothc groundspccd,increascthc spaccbctwccnthc
b a i la n dt h c h a n d l c .
1021
2 . T o d i s e n g a gtch o s e l f - p r o p cdl r i v o ,r c l o a s et h c
s c l f - p r o p cdl r i v c b a i l ( I i i g . 1 6 ) .
tt
1 wheerheishtadjustme"::ill"
2 . R e l c a s et h c w h ec l h e i g h ta d j u s t mnet l e v c ra n d s ea t i t
s c c u r c l yi n t h c d e s i r c dn o t c h .
N o t e : S e ta l l t i r u rw h e c l st o t h e s a m ch c i g h t .
Figure16
1.
S e l f - p r o p e ld r i v e b a r l
Tips
Operating
Reviewthe saf'etyinstructionsand rcadthis manual
carcfullybeftrreopcratingthe lawn mower.
Pullingthe LawnMower
Rearward
Clcar the areaof sticks,stoncs,wire, branches,and
o t h e rd e b r i st h a tt h e l a w n m o w e rc o u l dp i c k u p o r t h c
b l a d ec o u l dh i t a n d t h r o w o b j e c t s .
Self-propel Models only
T h e l a w n m o w c rc o m c sw i t h f i e c - w h e e l i n cgl u t c h e s
w h i c h m a k ei t c a s i c rt o p u l l t h e l a w n m o w er r e a r w a r dT. o
discngagcthe clutches,you may needtcl pushthe lawn
mower fbrwardone inch (2.-5cm) or more afteryou
releasethe self-propeldrive bail.
K e c pc v e r y o n ee, s p c c i a l l yc h i l d r e na n d p e t s .a w a y
from the areaof operation.
For example,if you approachan object(suchas a tree or a
bush)fiom which you want to pull back the lawn mower,
releascthe self-propeldrive bail when the lawn mower ls
If the lawn mower strikesan objcct or startsto vibrate,
immediatelystopthe engine,disconnectthe sparkplug
wire, and examinethe lawn mower for damage.
Avoid strikingtrees,walls, curbs,or other solid
objects.Never deliberatelymow ovcr any obiect.
10
M a i n t a i na s h a r p b l a d et h r o u g h o utth e c u t t i n gs e a s o n .
P c r i o d i c a l l yf i l e d o w n n i c k so n h l a d c .
R e p l a c ct h c b l a d ew h e n n e c e s s a rwy i t h a n o r i g i n a l
L a w n - B o yr e p l a c e m e nbtl a d e .
Mow only dry grassor lcavcs.Wct grassand leaves
t e n dt o c l u m po n t h e y a r da n d m a v c a u s ct h c l a w n
m ( ) w c rt o p l u g o r t h c c n g i n ct o s t a l l .
.
Cut the grassmttrefiequently.
.
O v e r l a pt h e c u t t i n gs w a t h si n s t e a do f c u t t i n gi r f u l l
s w a t hw i t h ea c hp a s s .
.
S e tt h e c u t t i n gh e i g h tc l nt h e t i o n t w h e e l so n e n o t c h
l o w e rt h a nt h e r e a rw h e e l s .
CuttingLeaves
Wet grassor leales can causeyou to slip, contact
the blade, and seriouslvinjure you.
.
A f l e r c u t t i n gt h c l a w n ,m a k cs u r ct h a t h a l f o f t h e l a w n
showsthrclughthe cut lcaf cover. Yru may nccd tit
make onc or morc passes()verthe leavcs.
.
F o r l i g h t l e a f c o v c r a g cs, e ta l l t h e w h c c l sa t t h e s a m e
c u t t i n gh e i g h t .
.
I t ' t h e r ea r c m o r et h a n- 5i n c h c s( 1 2 . 7c m ) t l f l c a v c so n
t h e l a w n ,s c t t h e f r o n t w h ec l s o n e o r t w o n o t c h c s
h i g h c rt h a nt h e r c a ru h c el s . T h i s m a k c si t c a s i er t r r
f ' c c dt h e l e a v o su n d er t h e l a w n m o w c rd c c k .
.
S k r wd o w n y o u r m o w i n gs p c c di f t h c l a w n m o w c r
d u e sn o t c u t t h c l e a v e sf i n e l vc n o u g h .
.
I f y o u c u t u p a l o t o l ' o a k l c l t v c sv, o u c a n a d d l i m e t o
y o u r g r a s si n t h e s p r i n gt o r c d u c ct h c u c i d i t yo f t h e o a k
lcavcs.
Mow only in dry conditions.
of thc
C l e a nc l i p p i n g st l r l ea v es t r o m t h c u n d c r s i d e
l a w n m o w er d c c k a t i c r ea c h m o w i n g .S c e( ' l ea n i n gt h e
L a w n M o w c r l l o u s i n go n p a g c 1 3 .
K e ep t h e e n g i n ci n g o o dr u n n i n gc o n d i t i o n .
C l c a nt h e a i r f i l t er f r c q u c n t l yM
. u l c h i n gs t i r su p m o r o
clippinga
s n dd u s t* h i c hc l o g st h c a i r f i l t e ra n d
r e d u c e cs n g in c p e r l i r r n r a n c c .
'lir
a c h i c v ct h c b es l m u l c h i n ga c l i o n s, c tt h e l a w n
m o w c r h c i g h to t ' c u ts ( )t h a tt h e l a * n m ( ) \ \ 'rec u t sn o
m o r et h a na t h i r d o f t h e g r r r s s t em ( ) r u m r r r i m u mo f
o n e- i n c h( 2 - 5m m ) l o n gc l i p p i n g sI .t ' y o ut r v t o m u l c h
m o r oo r i f t h c g r a s si s r , ' c r vl u s h ,t h e m u l c h i n ga e t i o n
w i l l h c p o o r .U n d c rt h es e c t l n d i t i r ) n su,s et h c s i d e
dischargcor grasscatcher. A t'ewdays latcr,installthc
m u l c hp l a t eo n v ( ) u rl a w n m o w c rt o r c s u m cm u l c h i n g .
CuttingGrass
.
I n t h c s u m m er , c u t t h e g r a s sa t t h c 2 , 2 - 1 1 2o, r 3 - i n c h
( 5 1 , 6 4 .o r 7 6 m m ) c u t t i n gh e i g h st c t t i n g sO. n l v c u t o f l
a b o u to n e- t h i r do t ' t h eg r a s sb l a d e .D o n o t c u t h el o w
t h c t u ' o - i n c hs c t t i n gu n l c s st h c g r a s si s s p a r s u( ) r i t i s
l a t ca u t u m nw h en t h e g r a s sg r o w t hb e g i n st o s l o w
down.
.
W h e n c u t t i n gg r a s so v c r s i x i n c h c st a l l , f i r s t m o w
u s i n gt h c h i g h es t c u t t i n gh e i g h ts e t t i n ga n d w a l k i n g
slower; thsn mow againat a lowcr scttinglirr besl
l a w na p p c a r a n c e
I f. g r a s si s t o o l o n g a n d l e a v e s
c l u m p so n t o p o f t h e l a w n ,t h e l a w n m o w e rm a y p l u g
a n d c a u s ee n g i n et o s t a l l .
.
A l t e r n a t et h e m o w i n gd i r c c t i o n T
. h i s h e l p sd i s p e r s e
t h e c l i p p i n g so v er t h e l a w n f o r c v en f ' c r t i l i z a t i o n .
is unsatisfactory,
If the finishedcut lawn appearance
try
o n c o r m o r co f t h c t i r l l o w i n q :
.
S h a r p e nt h e b l a d e .
.
Walk at a slclwer pacewhile mowing.
.
R a i s ct h c c u t t i n gh e i g h to n y o u r l a w n m o w e r .
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Maintenance
N o t e : D c t c r m i n ct h c l e f i i r n dr i g h ts i d e so f t h e m a c h i n ef r o m t h c n o r m i i lo p c r a t i n gp o s i t i o n .
Schedule
Maintenance
Recommended
MaintenanceService
lnterval
Each Use
5 Hours
25 Hours
50 Hours
1 0 0H o u r s
Storage
MaintenanceProcedure
Checkthe engineoil level.
and dirtfrom underthe housing'
Removegrassclippings
. Checkthe bladeand the enginemountingfasteners.Tightenthem if they are
loose.
. C h a n g et h e e n g i n eo i l . l
. Cleanthe air f ilter(allmodelsexcept10363);cleanit moref requentlyin dusty
operatingconditions.
. Removegrassclippings
and debrisfrom the underthe beltcoverand aroundthe
drivebelt.
if the edgedulls
. Sharpenor replacethe blade;maintainit morefrequently
quicklyin roughor in sandyconditions
. Checkthe stoppingtime of the bladebrake.The blademoststopwithlnthree
secondsof releasingthe bail;if it does not, contactan AuthorizedServiceDealer
for repair.
modelsonly).
. check and adjustthe self-propel
drivecable(self-propel
modelsonly)'
. Greasethe rear-heightadjustorlevers(self-propel
fuel hose.Replace
. Checkfor leaksin the fuel systemand/ora deteriorating
parls if necessary.
. Cleanthe air f ilter(model10363only);cleanit moref requentlyin dustyoperating
conditions.
. clean, inspect,and gap the sparkplug.Replacethe spark plug if necessary.
debris,or dirtfromthe engine
. Cleanthe coolingsystem;removegrassclippings,
frequentlyin dirtyor
more
system
the
Clean
starter.
fins
and
air coofing
conditions.
high-chaff
Emptythe fuel tank beforerepairsas directedor beforestorage'
Chargethe batterymonthlyand beforestorage.
l Changethe engineoilafterthe firsttwo operating
hours
r@Re1.crttlvtlurengincopcrator,Smanualtilraddititrnalmaintenanccprttcedurcs.
If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someonecould accidentlystart the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
so
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance' Set the wire aside
that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
12
Scr apingMethod
Checkingthe EngineOil
I f w a s h i n gd o c sn o t r c m o v ea l l d c b r i sf r o m u n d e rt h e l a w n
m o w e r ,t i p t h e h t t u s i n ga n d s c r a p ei t c l e a n .
Beforeyou usethc lawn mowcr,make surethat the oil
lcvel is betweenIheAdd and thc Frrii marksas shclwntln
t h e d i p s t i c k( F i g .7 ) . I f t h c o i l l ev e l i s b el o w t h eA d d
c ith Oil on
m a r k ,a d d o i l . R e f ' c tr o F i l l i n g t h c C r a n k c a sw
page7.
1 . R u n t h e e n g i n ed r y c t rr e m o v ct h e f u e l w h c n t h e e n g i n c
iscool.
Cleaningthe Undersideof the
Lawn MowerHousing
Tipping the lawn mower may causethe fuel to
leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank.
Gasolineis extremely flammable, highly explosive'
and. under certain conditions,can causepersonal
injury or propertv damage.
A c l e a nl a w n m o w er h o u s i n gp r o v i d e st h c h es t c u t t i n g
p er f o r m a n c cC
. ' h c c kt i r r g r a s sh u i l d u pa n dc l ea n t h c
h o u s i n ga f i e rc u c hu s e .
Avoid fuel spills bl running the enginedry or by
rcmoving the gasolinewith a hand pump; never
siphon.
W a s h i n gM e th o d
l . M o v c t h c l a w n m o w c rt o a 1 ' l act ( ) n c rtec o r a s D h l t l t
s u r t a c cn c a ra g a r d c nh o s c .
D i s c o n n c ctth c w i r c l ' r o mt h e s p a r kp l u g ( F i g .8 o r
Fig. (.)).
2 . S t a r t h ec n g i n c .
3 . I I o l d t h c r u n n i n gg a r d c nh o s ea t h a n d l cl ev r : la n d
d i r c c tt h e w a t c rt o f l o w o n t h e g r o u n d . j u si tn f r o n l o l '
t h c r i g h tr c a rw h c c l( I r i g .l 8 ) .
1
T i p t h c l a u n n r o w c ro n t o i l s r i g h t s i c l c( a i r f i l t e r u p )
( F i g .l e ) .
i'
F i g u r e1 8
1.
Figure 19
R e a r r i g h tw h e e l
N o t e : W h en v o u t i p t h c l a w n m o w e ro n t o i t s s i d c ,r t l t a t c
t h c b l a d ca s l i t t l c a s p o s s i b l et o a v o i ds t a r t i n gp r o b l c m s .
T h c b l a d ew i l l d r a w i n w a t er a n d w a s ho u t t h c
c l i p p i n g sL. et l h e w a t c rr u n u n t i ll h e c l i p p i n g sn t r
I o n g er c t i m co u t f r o m u n d c rt h c h o u s i n g .
5. T u r n o t f t h c g a r d e nh o s c .
4 . S c r a p ct h c b u i l t - u pg r a s sc l i p p i n g sa n dd i r t f r o n l t h c
l a w n m o w c r h o u s i n gr v i t hl r h a r d w o o ds c r a p re.
'fip
t h c l a w n m o w c ru p r i g h t .
5.
6. S t a r tt h c l a w n m o w e ra n d l c t i t r u n f i l r a I ' e wm i n u t e s
6 . C b n n o c t h e w i r c t o t h c s p a r kp l u g .
4. S t o pt h e e n g i n ca n d w a i t t i t r a l l m o v i n gp a r t st t t s t o p .
to drv it ofl'.
1
Changingthe EngineOil
W h i l c t h e e n g i n cr u n s ,en g a g oa n d d i s e n g a gtch c
t r a c t i o nd r i v es c v c r a tl i m e st o d r y i t o u t .
C l h a n gteh c c n g i n eo i l a l i e r t h e f i r s t t w t l h o u r so l ' o p c r a t i o n
a n dt h e na l i e r c v e r y2 5 o p c r a t i n gh o u r st l r c v o r ys c i l s o n .
R u n t h e c n g i n ej u s t b c t i r r cc h a n g i n gt h c o i l t o w a r m t h e
o i l . W a r m o i l f l o w b c t t e ra n d c a r r i e sm o r c c o n t a m i n ; . r n t s .
13
,
Note: Changethe oil more l'requentlywhen opcratingthe
l a w n m o w e ru n d e ra h c a v vl o a do r i n h i g h t e m p e r a t u r e s .
Cleaningthe Air Filter
All Models Except 10363
C l e a nt h e p r e - c l c a n carn d a i r f i l l c r o n c cc \ c r v s c a s o no r
c v er y 2 - 5h o u r s ;c l e a nt h e m m o r ef r e q u c n t l ru n d er d u s t y
conditions.
Tipping the lawn mower may causethe fuel to
leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank.
Gasolineis extremely flammable, highly explosive
and under certain conditionscan causepersonal
injury or property damage.
lffi!fi!fit
*ithoutthe
Do notoperate
thecnginc
p r e - c l e a n earn d a i r f i l t c r c l c m e n t ;c x t r em e en g i n cw ea r o r
d a m a g ow i l l o c c u r .
1 . T o r e m o v et h e p r e - c l e a n earn d a i r f i l t c r ,u n s n a pt h c
c o v c rl a t c ha n d r e m o v et h e c o v c r .t h e p r e - c l e a n car .n d
t h c a i r f i l t e r( F i g .2 1 ) .
Avoid fuel spills by running the enginedry or
removing gasolinewith a hand pump; never
siphon.
Drainingthe Oil abovethe LawnMower
Deck
l . D r a i nt h c g a s o l i n el ' n r mt h c I ' u c lt a n k ;r c t e rt o s t e p sI
t h r o u g h4 o f F , m p t v i n gt h e l i ' u c lh n k o n p a g e1 9 .
2 . D r a i nt h e o i l I ' r o mt h c o i l f i l l t u b ea t t h c d i p s t i c ki n t o
a n a p p r o p r i a tceo n t a i n c (r F i g . 2 0 ) .
-/\:-qa'r
\,/
-'\--
3 . R e c y c l et h c u s c col i l u c c o r d i n rt :o l o c a lc o d c s .
m'3715
---2l
Figure21
N o t e : T h c r ei s a n o i l d r a i np l u g o n t h c b o t t o mo f t h c
c n g i n cv i s i b l eI ' r u mu n d c rt h c l a w n m o w s rd e c k .H o w c v c r ,
b e c a u s tch c p l u g i s n o t e a s i l ya c c c s s i b l eL,a w n - B o yd o c s
n o t r e c o m m c n d r a i n i n st h c o i l t i o m b c l o w t h e d e c k .
,1
2
Cover
Pre-cleaner
3. Filter
4. Air box
2 . W a s ht h c p r c - c l c a n c ra n d t h c a i r f i l t e r i n
laundrv
d c t c r g c not r k c r o s e n e( F i g . 2 2 ) .
Figure20
1.
O i l f i l lt u b e
Figure22
4 . F i l l t h e c r a n k c a stco t h e l r r l / l i n e o n t h c d i p s t i c kw i t h
t r es h o i l . R e f ' etro F i l l i n gt h c C r a n k c a sw
e ith Oil on
pagc7.
3. S q u ee z et h e f i l t c r st o r e m o v et h e ex c es s l i q u i d a n d
b l o t t h e md r y w i t h a p a p c rt o w c l o r r a g .
-). C h c c kt h e o i l l e v e la n d i n s er t t h e d i p s t i c k .
4. Saturatethe pre-cleanerand air filter with SAE 30W
6. W i p e u p a n y s p i l l e do i l .
o i l ( F i g .2 3 ) .
14
2. Removethe air filter (Fig.2q.
3. Inspectthe air filter. If it is discoloredor dirty, replace
ir.
Note: Do not attemptto cleanor oil the air filter.
4. Cleanthe insideof the air filter cover and body
thoroughly.
Figure23
5 . I n s t a l lt h e a i r f i l t e r .
5 . S q u e e z teh c p r c - c l e a n earn d t h e f i l t e r u n t i l t h e o i l i s
distributee
d v e n l y .B l o t t h e m l i g h t l yw i t h a p a p c r
towel to removcexccssoil.
6. Installthe cclverby hookingthe cover slot over the tah
on thc body,pushthe coverdown, and snapthc cover
onto the body (Fig. 24).
6 . R e p l a c et h c f i l t c r sw i t h t h e c l e a n e sst i d ef a c i n gt h e
carburctor.
Cleaningunderthe BeltCover
fEt@
Ensurethat the filters are fully scatcdin
the air box and do ncltpuckerto prcvcntdircct passage
of
a i r a n dd i r t .
Self-propel Models only
Model10363only
U n d e rc e r t a i nc o n d i t i o n sc, l i p p i n g sc a n c o l l e c tu n d e rt h e
b e l t d r i v ec o v e ra n d i n t h c p u l l c yg r o o v e .T h i s c a n c a u s c
thc bclt to slip, the self:propcldrive to lclscpowcr,or the
thc sclf-propcldrive not to disengagc.
C l c a nt h c a i r f i l t e r e v e r y 1 0 0o p e r a t i n gh o u r so r y c a r l y ;
c l c a ni t m o r et i e q u e n t l yu n d c rd u s t yc o n d i t i o n s .
C l c a ng r a s sc l i p p i n g sa n d d e b r i sf r o m u n d c rt h c b c l t c o v e r
cvcry 2-5clpcratinghours.
N o t e : D o n o t o p c r a t ct h c c n g i n ew i t h o u tt h c a i r f i l t e r
c l c m e n t ;e x t r e m een g i n cd a m a g ew i l l o c c u r .
l. Removethe screwficlm thc belt cover and slide the
bclt cclvcrtclthc rcar,unhookingthc tab clnthc fiont of
the cover fiom thc deck opcning(Fig. 25).
l . R c m o v ct h o a i r f l l t e r c o v e rb y p u l l i n gt h e t a b f r o m t h e
b o d y a n d l i f l i n g t h e c o v e ru p ( F i g . 2 a ) .
''L-'--t
',':A/
\..\,,,
It
'
\.-1,1==
Figure25
,.
^/g
, ,._aa
,
_
2. Tab
1.
Belt cover
)
Tilt thc cover up to the sideand removcdcbrisfiom
underthe cover and pulley groove(Fig. 25).
Reversethe procedureto installbelt cover.
lt..,--
,7.1
j'
i :
\ ' :
\..
).
r
Maintainingthe CuttingBlade
Figure 24
1. Cover
2. Filter
+.
A s t r a i g h ts, h a r pb l a d ep r o v i d e sm a x i m u mc u t t i n g
perfbrmance.Inspectand sharpenor replacethe blade
every 50 operatinghours(more fiequentlyif the blade
e d g ed u l l sq u i c k l yi n r o u g ho r i n s a n d yc o n d i t i o n s ) .
Body
Tab
15
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece
of the blade could be thrown into the operator's
or bystanderts area, resulting in serious personal
i4iury or death.
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves or wrap the sharp edgesof the blade
with a rag.
. Inspect the blade periodically for wear or
damage.
. Replacea worn or damagedblade.
1 . D i s c o n n c ctth c w i r c f r o m t h c s p a r kp l u g ( F i g .8 o r
Fig.e).
2 . T i p t h e l a w n m o w c ro n t o i t s r i g h t s i d c( a i r f i l t e r u p )
( F i g .1 e ) .
Removingthe Blade(All ModelsExcept
10363)
Inspecting
the Blade
l . R c m o v ct h e b l a d en u t ( F i g . 2 7 ) .
C a r c l u l l yc x a m i n ct h c b l a d cl i r r s h a r p n e sasn dw c a r ,
c s p c c i a l l vw h er e t h c f l a t a n d t h e c u r v c dp a r t sm c e t
( F i g .2 6 4 ) . B c c a u s cs a n da n d a b r a s i v em a t c r i a cl a n w c a r
a w a yt h c m c t a lt h a tc ( ) n n c c ttsh c f l a t a n dc u r v e dp a r t so f
t h c b l a d c ,c h c c kt h c b l a d eb e f i t r cu s i n gt h e l a w n m o w c r .I f
v o u n o t i c ea s l o t o r w c a r ( F i g s .2 6 B a n d 2 ( r C ) ,r c p l a c ct h c
b l a d c ;r c f ' c rt o R e m o v i n gt h c B l a d co n p a g c l ( r
1
Figure 27
B
3.
Bladedriver
1.
B l a d en u l
2.
Blade
)
R c m o v ct h c h l a d ef r o m t h e b l l r d cd r i v c r ( l j i g . 2 7 ) .
3 . E , x a m i n teh e b l a d cd r i v c r t i l r b c n to r s h e a r c d r r v c
l u g s .R c p l a c ci t i l ' n c c c s s a r v .
Removingthe Blade ( Model10363onl y )
4'
27o
l . R c m o v ct h c b l a d eb o l t ( F i g .2 f i ) .
Figure26
'1
.
Sail
2.
Flat part of blade
3. Wear
4. Slotformed
12
L\
Note: For the bestpcrfirrmance
, installa new bladc bclitrc
b c g i n s .D u r i n gt h e y e a r ,f i l c d o w n a n y
t h c c u t t i n gs e a s o n
s m a l ln i c k st o m a i n t a i nt h c c u t t i n ge d s e .
Figure28
1.
Blade bolt
4.
Blade
2.
Lock washer
5.
Bladedriver
3.
Bladespacer
,)
R e m o v et h e b l a d ef i o m t h e b l a d ed r i v c r( F i g . 2 8 ) .
3. E x a m i n et h e b l a d ed r i v e rf b r b c n to r s h e a rde d r i v e
lugs.Replaccit if neccssary.
16
t__
glL Cd?hq-rtf
nr" )4-*
/0s6L
A Z
snarpenins
the
",uo"d/
File the top sideof the bladeto maintainits original
Installingthe Blade
1. Ensurethat thc bladedriver is installedon the
crankshaft.SeeFigure27.
cuttingangle(Fig. 29A) and inner cuttingedgeradius
( F i g . 2 9 8 ) . T h e h l a d ew i l l r e m a i nb a l a n c e di l y o u r e m o v e
thc samcamountof materialfiom both cuttingedges.
^u_l
2. Installthe bladeover the lugs of the bladedriver with
the curvedcndstowardthe housing(Fig. 27).
3 . S e c u r et h e b l a d cw i t h t h e b l a d en u t ( o r b o l t o n M o d c l
1 0 3 6 3 )a s s h o w ni n F i g u r e3 2 .
n-4783
Figure29
'1.
Sharpenal this angleonly
2. Maintain
the original
radiushere
N o t e : D o n o t f i l c o r g r i n d t h c b l a d cm u r c t h a n5 i n .
( 1 2 7 m m ) l ' r o mt h c o u t s i d cc n d sa n d n o l e s st h a n2 i n .
( - 5I m m ) f r o m t h e t r a i l i n gc d g ca s s h o w ni n F i g u r c3 0 .
Figure32
4 . T o r q u et h e b l a d en u t ( o r b o l t o n M o d c l 1 0 3 6 3 ) I <4t 7
li-lb (63N.m).
2
Note: Replacctho bladonut irftcr installingand remt'rving
t h c b l a d ct i r u rt i m c s .T h c k r c k i n gp o w c ro f t h c b l a d en u t
d i m i n i s h se a n d t h c b l a d en u t c o u l dl o o s c ni f y o u d o n o t
r c p l a c ci t .
1
5. (irnncct the wire to thc sparkplug.
Figure30
1.
5 in. (12.7 cm\
2
2 i n ( 51 c m )
Adjustingthe Self-propelDrive
Cable
B a l a n c i n gth e B l a d e
Self-propelModels only
l . C l h c c kt h e b a l a n c co f t h e b l a d eb y p l a c i n gt h e c c n t c r
h o l c o f t h c b l a d eo v c r a n a i l o r a s c r c w d r i v csr h a n k
c l a m p e dh o r i z o n t a l li yn a v i s c( F i g . 3 l ) .
W h e n e v re y o u c h a n g et h e h a n d l eh c i g h t ,i n s t a l la n e w
self'-propd
c lr i v ec a b l o ,o r i l ' t h 0 t r a c t i o nd r i v e b e l t s l i p s ,
a d j u s t h c s c l f - p r o p cdl r i v c c a b l c .
l . l - o o s c nt h c n u t o n t h c c a b l cs u p p o r (t F i g .3 3 ) .
1007
Figure31
N o t e : Y r u c a n a l s oc h e c kt h e b a l a n c eb y u s i n ga
c o mm e r c i ally m a n u f i r c t u r ebdl a d cb a l a n c c r .
2. If eitherend of thc bladerotatcsdownward.file that
e n d ( n o t t h c c u t t i n ge d g eo r t h e e n d n c a rt h e c u t t i n g
c d g e ) .T h e b l a d ci s p r o p e r l yb a l a n c e dw h c n n e i t h e r
e n dd r o p s .
Figure33
1.
17
1 1 01 1 l zi n .( 2 5t o 3 8 m m )
drivebail
Self-propel
Cablejacket
4 . Nut
5. Cablesupport
i:.
4 . R e m o v et h e s p a r kp l u g f r o m t h e c y l i n d c rh c a d .
ea
l il 1 to lllzin. (25to 38 mm)
2. Holdtheself'-propb
fiom the handle(Fig. 33).
ffifi!fi!fl
3. Pull the cablejacket down (away fiom bail) to removc
t h e s l a c ki n t h e c a b l ch e t w ec n t h e b a i l a n dt h e c a b l c
support.
d.
thesparkplugif it is cracke
Replace
s r ew o r n o r d a m a g de . D t r
t o u l c d ,d i r t y ,o r i f t h e c l c c t r o d c a
n o t c l e a nt h e e l c c t r o d cbs c c a u s cg r i t e n t e r i n gt h e c v l i n d c r
c a n d a m a g et h e e n g i n e .
5 . S et t h c g a p o n t h e p l u g a t 0 . 0 3 0i n c h ( 0 ' 7 6m m )
( F i g .3 s ) .
4. Tightentho nut on the cablesupport.
5 . R c l e a s et h c b a i l a n d c n s u r et h a tt h e c a b l ei s l t l o s e .
N o t e : T h c c a b l em u s tb e l o o s cw i t h t h e b a i l i n t h c
. t h e r w i s ct,h e l a w n m o w e rm a y c r e ep
r c l c a s c dp o s i t i o n O
t i r r w a r dw h c n y o u d i s en g a g et h c b a i l .
Lubricatingthe Self-propel
Drive
Figure35
mm)
i n .( 0 . 7 6
1. 0.030
Self-propelModels only
6 . I n s t a l lt h e s p a r kp l u g b y h a n d ;t h c nl o r q u ei t t t r
1 8 0i n - l b ( l - 5l i - l h o r 2 0 N ' m ) .
G r c a s et h c f i t t i n g so n t h c r e a rw h c c l h c i g h ta d i u s t m e n t
lcvcrsevcry 2,5opcratinghtlurs.
7 . ( i r n n c c tt h e r v i r ct o t h c s p a r kp l u g .
l . W i p e t h c g r c a s ef i t t i n g so n t h c r ea r w h e e lh c i g h t
a d j u s t mnet l c v c r sw i t h a c l c a nr a g ( F i g .3 4 ) .
Model 10363only
( ) re v e r v
C l e a no r r e p l a c et h e s p a r kp l u g o n c ca s e a s o n
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l . S t o pt h e e n g i n ca n dw a i t f i l r a l l m o v i n gp a r t st o s t o p .
2 . D i s c o n n c ctth c w i r c f r o m t h c s p a r kp l u g ( F i g .9 ) '
Figure34
3 . C l c a na r o u n dt h c s p a r kP l u g .
fittings
1. Grease
4 . R e m o v et h e s p a r kp l u g f r t l m t h c c y l i n d er h ea d .
2 . I n s t a l la g r c a s eg u n o n t ( )e a c hf i t t i n g i n t u r n a n d g e n t l y
a p p l yo n e o r t w o p u m p so f # 2 m u l t i - p u r p o slei t h i u m
grcaseto cach.
f@!fl
Rcplaccthe sparkplug it'it is cracked.
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grcasemaypreventthc wheel
F,xcess
clutch from properlyopcrating.
5 . S e tt h c g a p o n t h e p l u g a t 0 . 0 3 0i n c h ( 0 . 7 6m m )
( F i g .3 6 ) .
Maintainingthe SparkPlug
or has
A sparkplug that is dirty, pittcd,carbon-covcred,
worn electrodesmay causehardstartingand poclr
()peratlon.
Figure36
All Models Except 10363
rn (0.76mm)
OOSO
Rcplacethe sparkplug oncea seasonor cleanit every 100
hours,whicheveroccursfirst. Use a ChampionRI 19LM
sparkplug or equivalent.
6. Installthe sparkplug by hand;then torqueit
1 8 0i n - l b ( 1 5 f t - l b o r 2 0 N ' m ) .
l. Stopthe engineand wait tbr all moving partsto stop.
1
2. Disconnectthe wire from the sparkplug (Fig. 8).
3. Cleanaroundthe sparkplug.
18
Connectthe wire to the sparkplug.
tct
Changingthe Fuse
8. Connectthe wire to the sparkplug.
Referto Installingthe Fuseon page6.
Disposingof the BatterY
Chargingthe Battery
ffifi!flf,
in your
of usedbatteries
Do notclispose
regulartrash.
Electric Start Model onlY
ffifi!fl!fif
lead(acid)
of a scaled
or dispose
Recycle
batteryaccordingto local ctldcs.
I n c i n e r a t i n gl a, n d f i l l i n go, r m i x i n g o f s e a l c dl e a d( a c i d )
b a t t e r i ew
s i t h t h e m u n i c i p a sl o l i dw a s t es t r c a mi s
prohibited by law in most arcas.
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals
known to the State of California to causecancer
and reproductive harm. Washhands after
scaled
Rcturnthis batteryto a fbderal-tlr state-apprtlved
lead(acid) batteryrecYcler.
Contactyttur local wastomanagemcntofficialstilr mtlre
ly sound
i nfirrmatittnrcgarding the envirclnmental
c o l l e c t i o nr,c c y c l i n g a, n dd i s p o s aol f t h e b a t t e r y .
handling.
Chargca new or storcdbatteryfbr 24 continutlushoursttl
cnsuroa full chargc.Chargethc battcryfirr 24 hoursevcry
month (every2-5starts)ttr as nceded.
Emptyingthe FuelTank
l. Stopthe ongineand wait tirr all mclvingpartsto stop.
l . Stop the ongincand wait fbr it to ctttll down.
2. Disconnectthe wirc from the sparkplug (Fig. tt).
)
the wirc from thc sparkplug (Fig. t3or
Disconn<.:ct
F i g .c ) ) .
I
R c m o v et h c c a p f i o m t h c f u e l t a n k ( F i g .9 o r F i g . l 0 ) .
3. Rcmovcthe kcy liom thc switch.
4 . C o n n o c t h o l c a do f t h e b a t t e r yc h a r g c r( s u p p l i e dw i t h
y o u r l a w n m t l w c r )t o t h e w i r e h a r n e s lsc a d .
4. U s e a h a n dp u m pt o s y p h o nt h c f u e l i n t t l a c l ea n
l u p n r ( ) v cgda s t ti ln e c t r n t li tn cr .
,.:
5.
C o n n c c t h e w i r e t t l t h c s p a r kp l u g .
6. R u n t h e e n g i n cu n t i l i t s t o P s .
1
il
m 5145
Figure37
1. Wireharnesslead
2. Batterychargerlead
5. Plug thc chargcrinto a 120 VAC powcr outlct.
6. Chargethe battcryfirr the specifiedtime.
7. Unplug the batterycharger.
fffi!fl!fl
othet
charger;
UseonlytheLawn-Boy
chargerscould damagethe battcry.Always usethc
chargerindoorsand chargethe batteryat room
t e m p e r a t u r(e7 0 ' F o r 2 2 " C ) w h e n e v epr o s s i b l e .
t9
S t a r tt h e c n g i n ca g a i nt o m a k cs u r et h a ta l l t h e
gasolincis out tlf the carburcttlr'
Storage
GeneralInformation
. e f ' etro C l e a n i n gt h e
l . C l c a nt h e l a w n m o w e rh o u s i n gR
Lawn Mower Housingon page 13.
To prcparcthe lawn mower fbr off-seasonstorage,
pertirrmthe recommendcdmaintcnanceprocedures.
Ref'erto Maintcnanceon page 12.
S t o r et h c l a w n m o w c r i n a c o o l ,d r y p l a c e .C o v e rt h e l a r . r n
m o w c rt o k c c p i t c l ea n a n d p r o t e c t e d .
Preparingthe Fuel System
C l ea n a n y d i r t a n d c h a f ft i o m t h e c y l i n d e r c. y l i n d e r
h eu d l ' i n sa. n dh l , t w tr h o u s i n g .
1
R e m o v eg r a s sc l i p p i n g sd, i r t , a n dg r i n r cl ' r o r nt h e
e x t e r n apl a r t so f t h c c n g i n e ,t h e s h r o u d i n ga. n dt h e t o p
o l t h c l a w nm ( ) w L hr o u s i n g .
1. C h e c kt h ec o n d i t i o no f t h c b l a d e. R ef er t o M a i n t u i n i n g
t h e C u t t i n gB l a d co n p a g el - 5 .
T i g h t e na l l n u t s .h o l t s ,a n d s c r e w s .
6 . L u h r i c a t ct h e n h eel s . R c f er t o l - u b r i c a t i n tgh u
S e l l - p r o p cll) r i v c o n p a g c 1 8 .
Gasolinecan vaporize if you store it over long
periods of time and explodeif it comesinto
contact with an open flame.
1
. Do not store gasolineover long periods of time.
. Do not store the lawn mower with gasolinein
the fuel tank or the carburetor in an enclosure
with an open flame. (l'or example,a furnace or
a water heater pilot light.)
. Allow the engineto cool before storing it in any
enclosure.
s ith
l t r u c h u p a l l r u s t c do r c h i p p c dp a i n ts u r f a c e w
p a i n ta v a i l a b l c1 ' r o nar n A u t h o r i z e dS c r v i c eD c u l c r .
8. Preparcthc birtterv tirr storage(ElcctricStartModcl
o n l y ) .C l h a r g tch e b a t t e r yf i r r 7 2 h o u r st o e n s u r ei t t u l l
c h a r g c( r c t t r t o C h a r g i n gt h c B a t t c r yo n p a g el t ) ) . t h c n
u n p l u gt h c b a t l er ; -c h a r g re a n d s t u r ct h c l a w n m o w c r
i n a n u n h ea t c da r e a .I f y o u m u s ts t o r ct h c l a w n r n o w c r
i n a h c a t c da r c a ,y o u m u s tc h a r g et h c h i r t t er v g v c l y 9 0
days.
l . R u n t h e l a w n m o w c r u n t i l t h c c n g i n es t o p sf r o m
r u n n i n go u t o f f u c l .
Foldingthe Handle
2 . P r i m et h e en g i n ca n d s t a r ti t a g a i n .
3 . A l l o w t h c en g i n ct o r u n u n t i l i t s t o p s W
. hcnyoucan
n o l o n g c rs t a r tt h c c n g i n e ,i t i s s u f f i c i e n t l yd r y .
Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can
pinch, stretch, or damage one or more of the
cables.Any pinched, stretched,or damagedcable
may causean operational failure that resultsin an
unsafeoperating condition.
Preparingthe Engine
|. R c m o v ct h c s p a r kp l u g .
2. U s i n ga n o i l c a n ,a d d a h o u to n c t u b l c s p o o on f o i l
. Do not pinch, stretch,or damagethe cables.
. Handle the cableswith care when folding or
unfolding the handle.
. Do not use the lawn mower if one or more of
the cablesare pinched,stretched,or damaged.
Contact your Authorized ServiceDealer.
t h r o u g ht h c s p a r kp l u g h o l e( F i g .3 8 ) .
i.-,1
l. Squceze
t h e b o t t o mh a n d l es c c t i o n st o g c t h c ra n d s l i d c
them pastthe stopson thc handlcbrackcts(Fig. 39).
Figure38
S l o w l y r o t a t et h e e n g i n es e v e r atli m e s ,u s i n gt h e
s t a r t e r o p e ,t o d i s t r i b u t ct h c o i l ( F i g . 1 1 ) .
4. I n s t a l lt h e s p a r kp l u g b u t d o n o t c o n n e c t h e w i r c to
the sparkplug.
20
7 . F i l l t h e f u e l t a n k ( F i g . 1 0 )w i t h f i e s h ,c l e a ng a s o l i n e '
8 . C h e c kt h e e n g i n eo i l l e v e l .
9. Connectthe wire to the sparkplug (Fig. 8 or Fig' 9)'
10.Chargcthc battery(ElectricStartModel only)' Ref'cr
to Chargingthe Battcryon Page19.
Figure39
Accessories
2 . R o t a t et h c h a n d l ct o w a r dt h e f r o n to f t h c l a w n m ( ) w e r
( F i g .a { ) ) .
Y o u r l a w n m o w e rm a y i n c l u d ct h e t i l l l o w i n ga c c es s o r l c s
a v a i l a b l cf r t l m y t l u r A u t h o r i z c dS c r v i c eD c a l er :
r@FtlltlthchandletlnlvasillustratcdinFigure
4 0 . I f y o u f i r l d t h g h a n d l ci n t h c o p p o s i t cd i r c c t i o n y. o u
.
Side GrassCatcherKit
w i l l d a m a g e t h e c t t n t r t l lc a b l c s .
.
Rcar Grassflatchcr Kil
3 . L o o s c n t h o k n o b s t h i t t s c c u r ct h c t o p h a n d l c s c c l i o n t t r
t h c h o t t o m s e c t i o na n d f i r l d t h c t o p h a n d l e s c c t i o n
back toward thc rcar of thc lawn m()wcr into thc
s t ( ) r a g cp o s i t i o n ( F i g . a t ) ) .
F'orpropcrinstallatitlnof the rcar grasscatcher,tilllow
t h c s ci n s t r u c t i o n s .
lnstallingthe RearGrass
Catcher
l . S t o pt h c c n g i n ca n dc l i s c o n n c ct ht c s p a r kp l u g w i r e
( F i g .8 o r F i g . c ) ) .
2 . R c m o v et h c w i n g s c r c wt h a tf i s t c n st h c c t l v c rp l l t t t t t t
( F ' i ga. l ) .
t h eh o u s i n g
I 068
Figure40
Removingfrom Storage
l . C a r e f u l l yu n l i r l dt h c h a n d l c .R c l er t o U n t i r l d i n gt h c
I l a n d l co n p a g c6 .
2 . C h c c ka n d t i g h t en a l l l l t s t c n c r s .
1
R e m o v ct h c s p a r kp l u g( F ' i g . 8o r F i g . 9 ) a n ds p i nt h e
c n g i n cr a p i d l yu s i n gt h c s t a r t c rt o b l t l w c x c c s st l i l f r t l n " t
t h ec y l i n d e r .
Figure41
'1. Coveror mulchplate
2. Wingscrew
d,
4 . C l ea n t h c s p a r kp l u g o r r c p l a c ci t i f i t i s c r a c k e
hrokcn,or the clectrtldosare worn.
3. S l i d ct h c c o v er p l a t ec o u n t e r c l o c k w i sacn d r e m o v el t
5 . I n s t a l lt h c s p a r kp l u g a n d t o r q u ei t t o l t 3 0i n - l h
1l - sl i - l h t r r l ( I N . m1 .
4. Placefront corncro1'thechutebafTlcinttl thc deck
from thc lawn mtlwcr htlusing'
and push
opening.Rotatethe chutc ctluntercltlckwise
a2).
(F'ig.
ning
ope
deck
thc
into
clown
prtlccdurcs'
6. Pcrfirrmthe rectlmmcndedmaintenanco
R c f ' e tro M a i n t c n a n c oe n P a g e1 2 .
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Note: The baffle must go behindthe front deck baftle and
betweenthe bladeand toe guardto preventcontactwith
the blade(Fig. a5).
,.. .',/
:/-=/:-"" ,47'\-1
Figure 42
1 Chutebaffle
2. Toeguard
3. Deck baffle
Note: The chutehafllc must go behindthc front deck
baftle and bctwcenthc bladeand toc guardto prevent
c o n t a cw
t ith thcblade.
5. Insertthe chutesupportrod throughhole in the right
sidc of thc deck (Fig. a3).
Figure45
1. Toeguard
2. Baffle
M
3.
Front deck baffle
9. Rcmovethe knob and bolt that securcthc lcti side
u p p e ra n d l o w e r h a n d l es e c t i o n s( F i g .a 6 ) .
Figure43
1. Chutesupportrod
Pushthe keyholeslotson the chutedown over the twtt
s h o u l d ebr o l t so n t h e l a w n m o w e rh t l u s i n ga n d s l i d e
t h e c h u t ec l o c k w i s ct o l o c k i t i n p l a c e( F i g .a a ) .
1
Sccurcwith the wing scrcw(Fig. aa).
Figure46
1. Baghanger
2. Bolt
10.Hold a hangerclamp on the outsideof the handlc
sections,and inserta bolt tiom the insideof the handle
sectionsthroughthe holesin the hangerclamp.
Figure44
1. Chuteassembly
3. Hangerclamp
4. Knob
2. Wingscrew
11.Positionthe bag hangerleg into the hangerclamp
grooveand secureit with a knob.
Checkthe clearancebetweenbladetips and the baffle,
ensuringthat thereis no contact(Fig. at.
12.Repeatsteps9 through11 tor the other side.
22
Installingthe CoverPlate
13.Closethe rearof the bag by folding the sidesin and
pressingthe interlockingrear handlehalvestogether
Fig. a7).
To convertfrom mulchingto side discharging,removethe
mulch olateand install a cover Dlate.
An uncovered discharge opening could allow the
lawn mower to throw objects in the operator's or
bystander's direction and result in serious injury.
Also, contact with the blade could occur.
Never operate the lawn mower unlessyou install a
cover plate, a mulch plate, or a grass chute and
catcher.
r n the
1 4 .H a n gt h e r e a rb a g h a n d l e so n t h c b a g h a n g e o
handle.
l . Stop thc cngineand wait firr all moving partsto stop.
1 5 .G r a s pt h e b a g a s s c m b l yh a n d l ea n d s l i d ei t o v e rt h c
t l a n g co l ' t h c g r a s sc h u t e( F i g .4 8 ) . P u s hd o w n w a r do n
t h e h l n d l cu n t i li t s e i l t si n t ( )o o s i t i o n .
Disconnecttho wirc l'romthe sparkplug (Fig. 8 or
Fig.e).
3. Rcmovethe wing screwthat firstensthc mulch platc to
t h e h o u s i n g( F i g .a 1 ) .
S l i d ct h c m u l c hp l a t ec o u n t er c l o c k w i s ea n d r e m o v ci t
t h c l a w n m o w c rh o u s i n g .
S l i d ct h c c o v e rp l a t co v c r t h c s h o u l d ebr o l t s( F i g .4 9 ) .
1010
Figure48
1 6 .E n s u r ct h a tt h c b a g i s t a u to n t h e t o p c l o t ha r e a
hctwccnthe l'rontbag handleand thc rcar bag hangcr
handlcs.If thc bag is too tighl or too kxlse, adjustit as
lirllows:
A. Rcmovcthc bag from the rearbag hanger.
Figure49
B. Rcmovethc bolts and knobssecuringthe hangcr
c l a m p st o t h e h a n d l es e c t i o n s( F i g .a 6 ) .
1.
C . A s s c m b l ct h c h a n g c rc l a m p so n t h e h a n d l e
s e c t i o n su, s i n gt h e s o to f h o l c sb c s th o l d st h c b a g
taut.
S h o u l d e rb o l t
6 . S l i d et h e c o v c rp l a t ec l o c k w i s e .
7. Securethg cover platewith thc wing screw.
N o t e : U s i n gt h e l o w e r h o l e st i g h t c n st h c b a g a s s c m b l y ;
u s i n gt h e u p p e rh o l e sl o o s e n st h e a s s e m b l y .
8. Conncctthe wire to thc sparkplug (Fig. t3or Fig. 9).
1 7 .C o n n e c t h e s p a r kp l u g w i r e .
Installingthe MulchPlate
Note: Under nrlrmaluse, bag materials are subjectttr
deteriorationand wear.Chockthe grassbag often and
rcplaccthe when necessary
with a genuineLawn-Boy
rcplacement bag.A weakenedor inf'eriorbag may let
o h j e c t sp a s st h r ( ) u g hc.a u s i n gi n j u r y .
To convertfrom sidedischargingto mulching,removethe
c o v e rp l a t ea n d i n s t a l lt h e m u l c hp l a t e .
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An uncovered discharge opening could allow the
lawn mower to throw objects in the operator's or
bystander's direction and result in serious injury.
Also, contact with the blade could occur.
Never operate the lawn mower unlessyou install a
cover plate, a mulch plate, or a grasschute and
catcher.
l . S t o pt h e c n g i n ea n d w a i t f i r r a l l m c l v i n gp a r t st o s t o p .
2 . D i s c o n n c ctth e w i r c f r o m t h c s p a r kp l u g ( F i g .U ) .
3 . R c m o v ct h c w i n g s c r c wt h a tf a s t e n st h e c o v er p l a t ct o
t h c h o u s i n g( F i g .a l ) .
4 . S l i d et h c c o v er p l a t cc o u n t er c k l c k w i s ea n d r c m o v ui t
f r o m t h c l a w n m o w c rh o u s i n g .
5 . P l a c et h e f r o n tc o r n er o f t h c m u l c hn l a t eb a f l l ei n t o t h c
d c c ko p e n i n g1 F i g a
. 2;.
6 . R o t a t ct h c m u l c hp l a t ec o u n t c r c l o c k w i saen d p u s hi t
d o w n i n t o t h c d e c ko p c n i n g( l r i g .u l 2 ) .
N o t e : T h e m u l c hp l a t ch u l l ' l em u s tg o b c h i n dt h e f r o n t
deck bal'flcand betwccnthc hladc und toe guardto
p r e v c n ti t t i o m c o n t a c t i n gt h c b l a d e( F i g .a - 5 ) .
7 . S l i d et h c m u l c hp l a t co v er t h c s h o u l d reb o l t s( F i g .- 5 1 ) ) .
Figure50
1.
S h o u l d e rb o l t s
2.
Mulch plate
3. Wingscrew
8 . S l i d ct h e m u l c hp l a t ec l o c k w i s e .
9. Securetho mulch platewith the wing scrcw(Fig. 50).
10.Checkthe clearancebetwcenthe bladetips and thc
baflle, ensuringthat thereis no contact(Fig. a-5).
ll. Connectthe wirc to the sparkplug.
N o t e : U s eo n l y a g e n u i n eL a w n - B o yr e p l a c e m e nctu t t i n g
blade.Otherbladesmay strikethe mulch platewhen you
s t a r ta n dr u n t h ce n g i n c .
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Troubleshooting
Lawn-Boy designedand built your lawn mower fbr trouble-fiee operation.Checkthe fbllowing componentsand items
carefully,and referto Maintenanceon page 12 fbr morc infbrmation.If a problemcontinues,contactan Authorized
ServiceDealer.
PossibleCauses
Problem
Enoinedoes not staft
1 . The fuel tank is emptyor the
fuel systemcontainsstalefuel.
Pushthe orimerin threetimes.
3 . The wire is not connectedto
the sparkplug.
Connectthe wire to the soark
plug.
The sparkplug is pitted,fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
Checkthe sparkplugand
adjustthe gap if necessary.
Replacethe sparkplug if it is
pitted,fouled,or cracked.
The fuse is blown(Electricstart
modelonly).
Reolacethe fuse.
The batterychargeis too low
(Electricstart modelonly).
Startthe enginemanually,or
chargethe batteryand startthe
enginewith the electricstarter
later.
1. The fuel tank containsstale
fuel.
Drainand fill the fuel tank with
freshgasoline.
2. The fuel cao vent hole is
plugged.
Cleanthe fuel cap vent hole or
replacethe fuel cap.
3. The air filterelementis dirty
and is restrictingthe air flow.
Cleanthe pre-cleanerand the
air filter.
4. The undersideof the lawn
mowerdeckcontainsclippings
and debris.
Cleanthe undersideof the lawn
mowerdeck.
5. The sparkplug is pitted,fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
Checkthe sparkplugand
adjustthe gap if necessary.
Replacethe sparkplug if it is
pitted,fouled,or cracked.
Theengineoil levelis lowor
theoil is dirty.
Enginerunsrough
Drainand/orfill the fuel tank
with fresh gasoline.lf the
problempersists,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
2 . The primerhas not been
pushedin.
b.
Enginestartshard or losespower
CorrectiveAction
1. The wire is not connectedto
the sparkplug.
Checkthe engineoil.Change
the oil if it is dirtyor add oil if it
is low.
'1. Connectthe wire to the soark
ptug.
2. The sparkplug is pitted,fouled, 2. Checkthe sparkplug and
adjustthe gap if necessary.
or the gap is incorrect.
Replacethe sparkplug if it is
pitted,fouled,or cracked.
The air filterelementis dirty
and is restrictinothe air flow.
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3. Cleanthe ore-cleanerand the
air filter.
Lawn moweror enginevibrates
excessively
1 . The bladeis bentor is out of
balance.
2 . The bladenut is loose.
?
The undersideof the lawn
mowerdeckcontainsclippings
and debris.
4 . The enginemountingboltsare
loose.
Unevencuttingpattern
Dischargechuteplugs
CorrectiveAction
PossibleCauses
Problem
t.
Balancethe blade.lf the blade
is bent.reolaceit.
2 . Tightenthe bladenut.
Cleanthe undersideof the lawn
mowerdeck.
4. Tightenthe enginemounting
bolts.
1. All fourwheelsare not at the
same height.
1. Placeall fourwheelsat the
sameheight.
2. The bladeis dull.
2. Sharpenand balancethe
blade.
3. You are mowingin the same
patternrepeatedly.
3. Changethe mowingpattern.
4. The undersideof the lawn
mowerdeck containsclippings
and debris.
4. Cleanthe undersideof the lawn
mowerdeck.
1. The cuttingheightis too low.
1. Raisethe cuttingheight.
2. You are mowingtoo fast.
3. The qrassis wet.
2. Slow down.
3. Allowthe grassto dry before
mowing.
4. Cleanthe undersideof the lawn
4. The underside
of the lawn
mowerdeck.
mowerdeckcontainsclippings
and debris.
Lawn mowerdoes not self-propel
1. The self-propel
drivecableis
out of adjustmentor is
damaged.
drive
1. Adjustthe self-propel
cable.Reolacethe cable if
necessary.
2. Thereis debrisunderthe belt
cover.
2. Cleanthe debrisfrom under
the belt cover.
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LAWN.B('Y
TheLawn-BoyNo-Worry
Warranty
SilverSeriesWPM
SilverPro
SeriesWPM
Commercial
WPM
A Two-Year
FullWarranty
(Limited
Warranty
for Commercial
Use)
Conditions and Products Covered
Fora periodoftwo yearsfromthe dateof purchase,Lawn-Boyand
its affiliate,Lawn-BoyWarrantyCompany,pursuantto an agreement between them, jointly promiseto repair any Lawn-Boy
Productused for normal residentialpurposes*if defectivein
materials
or workmanship
or if it stopsfunctioning
dueto thefailure
of a component.
The followingtime periodsapplyfromthe dateof
ourcnase:
OwnerResponsibilities
You must maintainyour Lawn-Boy Product by followingthe
maintenanceproceduresdescribedin the operator'smanual.
Such routinemaintenance,
whetherperformedbv a dealeror bv
y o u ,i s a t y o u re x p e n s e .
Itemsand ConditionsNot Covered
There is no otherexpresswarrantyexceptfor specialemission
systemcoverageon some products.This expresswarrantydoes
Products
WarrantyPeriod
noI cover:
. All Mowers
2 year lull warranty . Costof regularmaintenance
serviceor parts,such as filters,
. All Batteries
1 yearfullwarranty
f u e l ,l u b r i c a n t so,i l c h a n g e ss, p a r kp l u g s ,b l a d es h a r p e n i n g ,
worn blade,cable/linkage
adjustments,or brake and clutch
Thiswarrantycoversthe costof paftsand labor,butyou mustpay
adjustments.
transoortationcosts.
. Any productor part which has been alteredor misusedor
This warrantyappliesto all SilverSeries,SilverProSeries,and
requiredreplacementor repairdue to accidentsor lack of
Commercial
SeriesWalk PowerMowers.
proper
maintenance.
* Normalresidentialpurposesmeansuse of the producton the
. Repairsnecessarydue to improperfuel,contaminants
in the
same lot as your home. Use at more than one locationis
properlypreparethe fuelsystemprior
fuel
system,
orfailure
to
consideredcommercialuse, and the commercialuse warrantv
to any periodof non-useoverthreemonths.
wouldapply.
. Repairsnecessarydue to improperbatterycare, electrical
LimitedWarrantyfor CommercialUse
supplyirregularities,
or failureto properlypreparethe mower
priorto any periodof non-use.
Lawn-BoyWalkPowerMowersusedfor commercial,
institutional,
or rental use are warrantedagainst defects in materialsor . pickupand deliverycharges.
workmanshipcomponentsfailingdue to normalwear are not
All repairscoveredby this warrantymust be performedby an
coveredby thiswarrantyThe following
timeperiodsapplyfromthe
nrtn"orireoLawn-BoyserviceDearerusingLawn-Boyapproved
dateof purchase:
reolacement
oarts.
Products
WarrantvPeriod
GeneralConditions
. CommercialSeriesMowers
Repair
by
an
Authorized
Lawn-BoyServiceDealeris your sote
^: days
I:^:
. All OtherLawn-BovMowers
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remedvunderthiswarrantv.
NeitherLawn-Boyor Lawn-BoyWarrantyCompanyis liablefor
Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service
indirect,incidentalor consequential
damagesin connectionwith
_
Should you feel your Lawn-BoyProductcontainsa defect in the use of the Lawn-Boyproductscovered by this warranry,
materialsor workmanship,
contactthe dealerwho sold you the includingany costor expenseof providing
substitute
equipmentor
productor any AuthorizedService Dealer or Master Service
service during reasonableperiods of malfunctionor non_use
Dealer.The YellowPagesof yourtelephonedirectoryis a.good pendingcompletion
of repairsunderthiswarranty.
Somestatesdo
referencesource.The dealerwilleitherarrangeserviceat his/her not allowexclusionsof incidentalor consequential
damages,or
dealershiporrecommendanotherAuthorizedServiceDeale
l i rmwi h
t aot-i o nosn h o w l o n ga n i m p l i e dw a r r a n r yl a s t s ,s o t h e a b o v e
maybe moreconvenient.
Youmayneedproofof purchase(copyof exclusionsand limitations
may not applyto you.
registration
card,salesreceipt,etc.)for warrantyvalidation.
arso
voumav
youaredissatisried
rrroranyreason
wirh
rhes";,i o"ur".,,ill'":il:1?ilr::ti#i:ffi'ji;|jg?jifll""i"1"o
analysisof the defectin materialsor workmanship if you
or
needa
referralto a Lawn-BoyServiceDealer,pleaseJeelfree to contact
us at:
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Lawn-BoyWarrantyCompany
8 1 1 1L y n d a l eA v e n u eS o u t h
Bloomington
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952-888-8801
or 800-421-9684
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(Dealer)to obtainguaranteepoliciesfor your country,province,or state.lf for any reasonyou are dissatisfied
Distributor
with your
Distributor's
serviceor havedifficulty
obtainingguaranteeinformation,
contactthe Lawn-Boyimporter.
lf allotherremediesfail,you may
contactus at Lawn-BoyWarrantyCompany.