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Contents
Page
Introduction 2
Satetv.
Gcncral
Lawn Mowcr
Saltty .
Salbtv and
Instruction Decals
Asscmblv
The Lawn-Boy
No-Worry Warrantl'
l,S
Introduction
Read this
manual
carefully
to lcarn how to operate and
maintain
vour
product properly. The intirrmation in this
manual
can
help
you
and others avoid
iniurv and product
damagc.
Although [-awn-Boy dcsigns
and
produces
safe
products, vou are re
sponsible fbr operating the
product
properly
and safcly.
Whcnsver you nced
scrvicc, gcnuine Lawn-Bov
parts.
or
additional infbrmation.
contact an Authorizcd Scrvicc
De alcr
ur
Lawn-Bov
Customer Servicc and
have thc
modcl and
serial numbcrs of
your product re adr. I''igurc I
illustratcs
thc l<lcation of thc mode
I
and
scrial numbe rs on
the product.
<,*-*a"'-
1
r 064
Figure 1
1. Location
of the model and senal
numbers
Write the
product
modcl and
scrial numbcrs in the space
bclow:
Model
No.
Serial
No.
This manual idcntifies
potcntial
hazurds und has spccial
sal'cty mcssagcs thut
he lp
vou
and othe rs avoid
pcrsonal
in.jury and cvcn dcath.
Danger,
Warning,
and Caution arc
signal
words uscd to idcntity the
lcvcl o1'hazard.
Howcvcr, rcgardlcss
of
thc
hazard, he extreme ly curcful.
Danger
signals an e xtrcme
hazard IhaI willcause sonous
injury or death
if
vou
do
not tirllow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a
hazard IhirI nruy causc scrious
injury or
dcath
i1'you do not
tirllow the re conrmendcd
pre
eautions.
Caution
signals a hazard that
may
cause
minor or
modcrate
injury if
vou
do not
fbllow
the
recommended
prccautions.
This manual uscs two
other words to highlight
information.
fffi!fl!fl
calls attention to special
mechanical
infbrmation and Note: emphasizcs
general
information
worthy of special attention.
3
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5
Untirlding the
('hanging
the
Installing thc
Re comnrcndc
Chccking thc
Cloaning thc
Housing . .
Handlc
HandlcI{c ight
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7
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20
20
20
20
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21
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25
Fuse
Re
Iirru
Starting
Irilling the Crankcasc
ivith
Oil
Filling thc Fucl Tank
with
Gasolinc
(
)pcnrtion
Conlrtrls
Sturting the Engine
Stopping thc Lngine
Using thc Sclf-prope I Drivc .
Pulling the Lawn Mowe r Re
arward
Adjusting
the Cutting
tlcight
Ope rating lips . .
Maintenancc
d Muintt nunr't' Sche dulr
L,ngine Oil
Unde rside trl the Luwn Mowe r
Changing
the Enginc Oil . . .
(
lclning
lhu
Air I-iltur .
Cllcaning unde r thc Be lt
('ovcr
Mainlaining
thc Culting
Blade
AdjLrsting thc Sell'-pr()pe I Drive Clablc
Lubricutin{
the Se lt-propcl Drivc
Maintaining ther Spark Plug . .
('hlnging
thc
Fusc
(lharging
the
Battcry
Disposing ol'the Batte rv
Emptying the Fue I l'ank
Storage
Preparing the Fuel System
Preparing thc Engine
Gencral Infirrmation
Folding
thc
Handlc
Removing from
Storage
.\eeesstlnes
Installing the Rear Grass Catcher . . . .
Installing
the Cover
Plate .
.
Installing
the
Mulch
Plate .
Tnruhleshooting
. . .
O 2000 by Lawn-Boy, lnc.
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN
55420-1
196
2
A Flights Reserved
Pr nted n the USA
Safety
This lawn
mower
meets
or exceeds
the CPSC
blade
safetv requirements
for walk-behind
rotarv
lawn
mowers
and
the 871.1
specifications
of
the American
National
Standards
Institute
in
effect at the
time of
production.
Improperly
using or maintaining
this lawn
mower
can
result
in injury.
To reduce
the
potential
for injury,
comply
with
these safet-v-
instructions.
[-awn-Bov
de signe
d and
te ste d this
lawn mowe
r trt ot'tcr
reasonably
satc scrvicc;
htt'uvever,
J'ailure
ttt t'ontplt,n'ilh
tha
Iollowing
instruttions
mut result
in per.utnul
injury.
To
ensure maximum
safety,
best
performance,
and
to
gain
knowledge
of the
product,
it
is essential
that
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
understand
the instruction
because it
has
to do with
safety.
Failure
to comply
with
the instruction
may
result
in
personal
injury.
General
Lawn
Mower
Safety
The
tirllowing
instructions
have
be
e
n
adapte
d
from
thc
ANSI/OPI-.|
standard
87l.l-l99tt
and ISO
srandard
-539.5:1990(E).
Intirrmation
or tcrminology
specific
to
Lawn-Boy
lawn
mowcrs
is
cncloscd in parcnthcsis.
This lawn
mower
is
capable ot
amputating
hands
and tcct
and of
throwing
objccts. Failure
to
ohsgrve
thc tollowing
safetv
instructions
could rcsult
in
scrious injury
or
dcath.
Training
'
Read this
operator's
manual
carefully.
Be thoroughly
tamiliar
with
the controls
and
the
proper
usc o1'thc
luwn mower
hclirrc
sttrrting
it.
.
Never
allow
children
to operate
the lawn
mower.
Local
regulations
may
rcstrict
the
age of the operator.
.
Never
allow
adults unfamiliar
with
these instructions
to operatc
the lawn
mower.
Never mow
rvhilc
pcople
(especially children)
or
pets
arc
nearbv.
Stop the lawn
mower if
anvone enters
thc
area.
Tragic
accide
nts
can occur if
the operator
is not
alcrt
tcl the
presence
of children.
Children
are
otle
n
attracted to the lawn
mowcr and
thc mowing
activitr'.
Never assumc
that childrcn will
re main whe rc
vou
lasl
saw them.
Kee
p
childrcn out of
the mowing
arca and
undcr thc
watchful
carc of a responsiblc
adult.
Bc alert
and turn the lawn
mowcr off il'childrcn
entcr
the arca.
Usc cxtra care whcn
:rpproaching
blind corncrs,
shruhs,
trccs,
or othcr
ob.jccts
that may obscurc
vision.
Keep
in mind
that the opcrltor
()r
Ltsr: r is re sponsiblc
lirr
accidents rlr hazards
occurring
to othcr pcople
rtr
thcir
property.
Scc the manutucturcr's
instructirtns
tirr propcr
opcration
and installatiun
ttf'acccssorie
s.
Usc onlv
lhc
acce sstlrics
that are approvcd
bv the manufhcturor.
Preparation
.
Thoroughly
inspcct
thc arca whe rc you
will
usc the
lawn
mowcr,
and rcmovc
all stone s, slicks, wircs,
boncs, and othe r
lirrcign ob.jects.
.
While mowing,
always wcar
subslantial
titotwcar
and
Iong trouscrs.
.
Do not
operatc thc lawn mowcr
whe n
harctixtt
or
wearing
opcn
sandals.
.
Always wcar
salctv goggle
s or safctv glasscs
with
sidc
shiclds whe n
opcnrting thc lawn
mowcr.
.
Warning:
Gasolinc is highly flammahlc.
Tirke
the
tirl lowing procautions:
-
Store fuel in containcrs
spccifically
dcsigned
lilr
this
purposc.
-
Rcfue
I outdoors
only and drt not
smokc while
refuelling.
-
Add fue I
befbrc starting
thc cngine
.
Nevcr
removc
the cap of the fucl
tank or add gasoline
while
the
cngine is running
or when the
cnginc is hot.
-
If gasoline
is spillcd,
do not
atte
mpt
to start
the
cngine . Mclvc
the lawn mower
away frctm
the
area
of spillage
tcl avoid
creating any source
of ignition
until the
gasoline
vapors
have
dissipated.
-
Replace
all fuel
tank and container
caps securely.
-
If
you
must
drain the fuel from
the fuel
tank, do it
outdoors.
,
Replace faulty
muftlers.
a
Engine
exhaust
contains
carbon monoxide.
an
odorless,
deadly
poison
that
can kill
you.
Do
not run
the
engine indoors
or in
an enclosed
area.
.
Before using, always visually inspect the bladcs, blade
bolts, and cutter asse
mbly firr wear clr damage.
Replace
worn
or damagcd bladcs and bolts
in
sets to
preserve balance.
.
On
multibladed lawn mowers,
use care as
rotating onc
blade can cause the
other blades
to
rotate.
Operation
.
Do not operate the engine
in
a confined space
where
dangerous carbon
monoxidc fumcs
can collcct.
.
Muw only in daylight or
in good
artiticial
light.
.
Always bc sure of
your
fixrting on slopes.
.
Walk;
ncvcr run.
.
Kccp a I'irm hold on thc handlc.
.
For whee
lcd
rotary lawn mowors, mow across thc
thce
ol'slopcs,
ncve r
up and down.
.
Exercise extreme
caution
whe n changing the direction
on slopcs.
.
Do not muw
cxccssivcly
stccp slopcs.
.
Use e xtrcmc caution
whcn rcvcrsing
or
pulling
thc
lawn mowe r toward
you.
.
Bcfirrc and
whilc
moving backward, kxrk bchind and
down firr small childrcn.
.
Stop the blade (s)
if you must
tilt thc
lawn mowor firr
transportation
whcn
crossing
surtaccs
othcr than
grass
and whcn transporting the lawn mower to and from the
arca to bc
muwcd.
.
Neve r opcrate the lawn mower with damaged or
missing
guards
or shiclds, or
without
satbty devices
(such as dgflsctors and
grass
catchcrs) in
place.
.
Do
not
changc thc spced settings on thc cnginc.
.
Discngagc all blade and drive clutches befilre
sturting
the engine.
.
Start thc cnginc
carcl'ully according to instructions and
with t'cct
wcll
away
from
thc bladc(s).
.
Do
not
tilt the
lawn mower when
starting the engine,
unless
you
must tilt the lawn mower to start it. In this
case, do
not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and
lill only the
part which is
away
fiom
the opcrator.
.
Do not start the enginc
when
standing in
front
of the
discharge chutc.
.
Do not
put your
hands or f'eet near or under
rotating
parts.
Keep clear of thc discharge opening at all times.
.
Never
pick
up or carry a
lawn mower while
the engine
is running.
.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark-plug
wire:
-
hefore clcaring
hlockages or unclt'tgging
the chute;
-
betbre checking,
cleaning, ctr
wctrking
on the
la\\'n
mower;
-
aftcr
striking a tbre
ign ob.iect. Inspect the lawn
mower fbr damage and
make rcpairs before starting
and operating
the
lawn mou'cr; and
-
if thc
lawn mower starts to
vihratc ahnormally
(chcck
it immediately).
.
Stop the enginc:
-
whenever
vou
leave the
lawn mttwer; and
-
hc li
rre
rc l-uc
| | i ng.
.
Reducc thc throttle
setting during engine
run-out and,
il'the enginc
has
a
shutoff
valvc,
turn thc
fue I otf afier
mowing.
.
Stop the
blade(s)
whcn
crossing
gravcl
drivos,
walks,
or roads.
.
Shut the engine
otTand
wait
until
the blade comes to a
complete
stop bcfbre
removing thc
grass
cutche
r.
.
Do not operatc thc
lawn mower
whilc
undcr
the
influence ol alcohol or drugs.
.
If
thc
lawn rnowcr
should start t()
vibrate
abnormally,
stop the cngine
and chcck
inrme tliatclv tirr thc cause.
Vbration
is gencrally a
warning of trouble .
Skrpes
arc a maior
factor related to
slip
and
fall accidents
which can result
in
a
scvcre injury. If
you tbcl
uncasy
on
a
slopc, do
not mow it.
.
Watch
tirr holcs. ruts, or hurnps.
Tall grass
can
hidc
obstaclcs.
.
Do not mow
near drop-ofts, ditches,
or embankmcnts.
Yru could
lose your fboting or
balance.
.
Do not
mow
on
wet
grass. Rcduccd fimting could
cause
slipping.
Maintenance and
Storage
.
Keep all
nuts,
bolts (espccially
blade
attachment
bolts),
and scrcws
tight to ensure that
the lawn mowcr
is in safc
working condition.
.
Ncver store the
lawn mower with
gasolinc in the tank
inside a building
where fumcs
may rcach an open
flame or spark.
.
Allow thc engine
to cool befbre
storing the lawn
mower
in any enclosure.
.
To reduce the fire
hazard, keep the engine,
mufl1er,
battery compartment,
and
gasoline storage area
free
of
grass. leaves. or excessivc
grease.
.
Check the
grass
catcher
fiequently for
wear
or
deterioraticln.
nepla'be worn
or damaged parts.
Use extrir
care
when
handling gasoline;
gasoline
vapors
are explosive.
Nevcr
tamper with
sat'cty devices.
Check their proper
opcration
regularly.
Ke
e
p
the lawn
mower fiee
of
grass,
leavcs, or
ctther
de bris buildup.
Clean up any
oil or fucl that
spills.
Stop
and inspect the lawn
mowcr ii'vou strike
an
ob.ject. Repair
thc lawn mower,
if neccssary,
befitrc
starting
the enginc.
Never
attcmpt to make
'"r
hccl height
adjustments while
the enginc is
running.
Grass
catche r
compone nts arc
subject to we
ar, damage
,
and dcterioration,
which
could
cxpctse moving parts
or
allow objccts
to bc thnrwn.
Frcqucntly
check thc
compononts
and rcplacc thcm
with thc manutucturcr's
rccommcndcd
parts whe
n
necessarv.
Lawn mower
blade s are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the
blade(s) or
wear gloves,
and
usc cxtra caution when
servicing thcm.
Do not changc the speed settings
cln thc cngine.
If
you
must drain the fuel fiom
the fucl tank, dtt it
outdoors.
To
cnsurc thc bcst
perfilrmance
and saf'cty, purchase
only gcnuine Lawn-Boy
replacement
parts
and
accessories.
Maintain rlr re place
saf'ety and instruction
de cals whe n
ncccssary.
Safety
and
Instruction
Decals
On Mower
Housing
(Part
No.43-8480)
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arc casily visihlc to
thc
operatclr
and arc locatcd near
any
arca of potential
danger. Replacc
any decal that is damaged or lost.
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HEIGHT
OF
CUT
By
Front Wheels
(Part
No.
92-2914
Right)
(Part
No.
92-2915
Left)
On Wire
Harness
(Electric
Start Model
only)
(Part
No. 104-7953)
IaWAFN|ING]
HOT
SURFACE
'
On Muffler
Guard
(Part
No.
65-2690)
On Mower
Housing
(Part
No.
92-4851)
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For \o!r
pcr5ola protcclron
fead al safle! notcs in ona no
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*tut
Assembly
Note: Determinc
tho lefl and right sides
of the machine
I'rtrm
the normal operating position.
Unfolding
the
Handle
l. l-ooscn
thc handlc knohs
ancl
litt
thc top handlc half
in
an arc until
thc
handlc
halvcs are in linc
and ncst
togothe r (Fig. 2).
1 Top handle
half
2. Knob
(2)
Figure 2
3 Stops
Tightcn thc knobs
sccurcly.
Rotatc
thc handle toward the rcar
of thc lawn mowor
until it
snaps
into
thc stops in
thc
handlc
brackets
(Fig.
2).
v
\
1.
Cable
anchor
2. Low setting
Figure
3
3.
High setting
l.
Squeozc thc
hottorn handlc scction
(hoth
side s)
inward
ofT thc
pins.
2. Position the handlc and cable anchor over thc nins at
thc dcsircd hcight (l--ig. 3).
Note: Yru may nccd to krosen and slightlr nrovc thc
bclt
c()vc
r.
3.
Ad
just
thc cahlc.
Rcf'cr
to
Ad
justing
the Scll-prope I
Drivc C'ablc on
pagc
17.
Installing
the
Fuse
Electric Start Model only
Thc t'usc
protccts
thc clcctric startcr. It'thc hatte ry
docs
not charge
or
thc e
ngine
docs
not
turn
with
the clcctric
starte r, thc tuse may be blown. Usc a 40-amp
plug-in
tvpe
tusc.
|. Rcmovc
thc battcry
box
covcr
(Fig. a).
'l--------*
1
high
and
low
(Fig.
3).
is most
comfbrtable
1. Battery box
i
Figure 4
2. Battery box cover
m
5146
Changing
the
Handle
Height
The handle has
two hcight settings:
Choosc a handle height
sctting that
IOr
you.
6
Folding
or unfolding the handle
improperly
can
pinch,
stretch, or
damage one or more
of the
cables. Any
pinched,
stretched, or
damaged cable
may cause
an operational failure
that results in an
unsafe operating
condition.
.
Do not
pinch,
stretch,
or damage the cables.
.
Handle
the cables with
care when folding
or
unfolding the handle.
.
Do not
use the lawn mower if
one or more
of
the cables are
pinched,
stretched, or damaged.
Contact
your
Authorized
Service Dealer.
Note: tjsc
a flat-head screw driver
to unclio the
battery cover (Fig.
5). Unclip both ends of
the battery
cover befbrc removing
it to
prevcnt
damaging it.
Figure
5
2. Install
the fuse in thc fuse
holder as shownin
Figurc 6.
t".a
tc\
'?.,
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2
Figure
6
2. Fuse
1. Fuse
Holder
lnstall the batterv
bor cover.
Before
Starting
Filling
the Crankcase
with
Oil
Your
Lawn-Boy lawn
mower comes without
oil in the
crankcase. However, your
lawn mowcr
comcs with
a
20 oz. (0.-59liter)
bottle of oil.
Fill
the cnginc crankcasc with
a maximum of 21
oz.
(0.62 liters) of
SAE 30 oil. Use
only a high-quality
detergent oil that has the
American Pctrolcum
lnstitute
(API)
service
classification
SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
To add oil:
l. Move the lawn
mower to
a
level
surface.
2. Clean around
the dipstick (Fig.
7).
Figure 7
'1
.
Dipstick
3. Rcmovc thc dipstick by rotating the
cap
counterclockwise and pulling
it out.
4. Wipe the dipstick clcan
with
a clean
cloth.
5.
Inscrt
the dipstick
into
thc
fillcr
neck, then rcmovc
it.
Note: To cnsurc
an accuratc oil lcvcl rcading,
yt'ru
must
I'ullv insert
the drpstick.
6. Rcad thc oil lcve I on thc dipstick (Fig.
7).
7. If the oil le
vcl
rcading is bclow
|hc Add mark on thc
dipstick, slowly
pour
only enough oil into
thc filler
holc
to
raisc
thc oil
lcvcl
Io thc Full mark on
thc
dipstick.
f[[
In certain
conditions,
gasoline is extremely
flammable
and
highly
explosive.
A fire
or
explosion
from
gasoline
can
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
completely
full.
Add
gasoline to the
fuel
tank until
the
level
is l/4 to
ll2in.6 to
13
mm) below
the bottom
of the
filler
neck.
This empty
space
in the
tank allows
the
gasoline to expand.
.
Never
smoke
when
handling
gasoline, and stay
away
from an open
flame or
where a
spark
may
ignite
the
gasoline fumes.
Store
gasoline in an
approved
fuel container
and
keep
it out of
the reach
of children.
Never
buy
more than
a 30-day
supply
of
easoline.
l. Disconnect
the
wire
Fig.
e).
All
Models
Except
10363
1. Spark-plug
wire
Model
10363
only'
-
2-----.;
Figure
8
Figure
9
r-3
t""-4
3.
Fuel
tank cap
4. Primer
When
fueling,
under
certain
circumstances,
a
static
charge
can develop,
igniting
the
gasoline. A
fire or
explosion
from
gasoline can
burn
you
and
others
and damage
proPertY.
'
Always
place
gasoline containers
on
the
ground
and
away
from
your vehicle beforc
filling.
.
l)o
not fill
gasoline
containers
inside
a
vehicle
or on a
truck
or trailer
bed
because
interior
carpets
or
plastic truck
bed
liners may
insulate
the container
and
slow the
loss
of any
static
charge.
.
When
practical, remove
gasoline-powered
equipment
from the
truck
or trailer
and
refuel
the
equipment
with
its
wheels on
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.
,''g'
1. Spark-plug
wire
2
Oil
fill cap
2. Clean
around
thc
l'ucl lank
cap
(Fig.9
or
lrig'
l0).
All Models
Except
10363
m 3713
Figure
10
1. Fuel
tank
cap
Usc
a fuel
stabilizcr/conditioner
regularll'
during
operation
ancl
stttrage.
A stabilizer/conditioner
clcans thc
engine
during
opcratitln
and
prevents
gum-like
varnish
<leposits
from
lirrming
in
the e
ngine
during
periods
clf
storagc.
from
the spark
plug (Fig.
tt or
a
fttEEEE Do not use fuel additives
other than a fuel
stabilizer/conditioner.
Do not use fuel stabilizers
with
an
alcohol
base such as ethanol, methanol,
or isopropanol.
3. Removc thc cap
from the tank (Fig.
9
or Fig.
10).
Fill the
fucl
tank
with unlcade d
gasolinc
to
within 1/4
t<t 1l2in.
(6
to
13 mm) from
the top
of the tank. Do
not fill into the filler
neck. The
gasoline
must have
room to expand.
Install
thc
fucl tank cap and
wipe
up anv
spillcd
sasol
i ne.
4.
5.
Operation
Note: De te rminc thc
le
ti and
right
sides
ot'thc rnachinc
l'rtrrn
llrc
ntrrmirl
r)pcriltint
lrosilitrn.
Each timc be firrc
you
mow. make surc that thc
se ll-prope I
drivc and thc control bar
opcratc properly. Whcn
y'ou
rclcasc thc control
bar,
the engine and
thc self-propcl
drivc should stop.
Il'tlrcv do not,
contact
an Authorizcd
Se rvicc Dcalcr.
Controls
Thc
startcr
handlc. the bladc c()ntr()l huil. rnd thc
sell'-propcl drive bail urc on lhe upper handlc us
shor.vn in
Figure I l.
Figure 11
1.
Starter
handle 3. Blade control bail
2 Self-propel
drive bail 4. Upper handle
Starting the
Engine
l. Conncct the
wire onto
thc spark
plug (Fig.8 or Fig.
c)).
2. Push the
prime
r thre c timcs,
waiting
twtr
sccunds
between e ach
push
(Fig.
t)
or Fig.
12).
1
n-stta
Figure 12
1. Primer
(All models
except
1 0363)
Note: If the tcmpe
raturc
is
-5-5'F (13"C')
or hclow.
push
thc
primer fivc times,
waiting
two seconds bctwce
n
e
ach
push.
Note: Do
not
use
thc
prirncr
to
start a
warm
cnginc
after a
bricl'shutdown.
Howcve
r.
cool
wcather may
re quirc you
l()
primc
thc e
nginc rrguin.
3. tlold tho
blade contrttl
bail against thc uppcr
handle
(Fig.
I l).
zl.
Start
thc
lawn mowcr.
Manual
Starting-Pull thc
slartcr handle lightly until
you
leel rcsistancc.
thcn
pull it shlrply
(Fig.
ll).
Allow thc
rope re turn to the
handlc slowly.
Electric Starting
(Electric
Start
Model only)-lnscrt
thc
kev into thc
switch. Turn thc
kcy
to
the right and
rclcase it
whcn the e ngine starts (Fig.
l3).
Figure
13
Note:
If
thc
battcry
chargc is ttto
low
to
start thc
cnginc,
start the
e ngine nltrruallv.
'lir
charge the
battcry,
re te r to Ciharging
the Birttcry on
pagc 19.
Note:
If thc e
nginc fails to start
afle r thrcc atte
mpts,
rcpcilt
stcps 2
lhrough
4.
Stopping
the
Engine
Re le ase thc
bladc control
bail (Fig.
l4). Both
thc
cnginc
and thc blade
should
stop. If they do
not stop
properly,
contact vour
Authorized
Scrvice
Dealer.
I
Using
the
Self-propel
Drive
Self-propel
Models
only
l. To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze thc
scll-propel drive bail against the handle and hold
(Fig. l-5).
Figure 15
1
Self-propel
drive bail
Note: Thc maximum scll-propcl
ground spccd is fixcd. To
rcduco
thc
ground
spccd,
increasc thc spacc bctwccn thc
bail and thc
handlc.
2. To disengagc tho
self-propcl
drivo,
rcloase
thc
sclf-propcl drivc bail
(Iiig.
16).
Figure 16
1.
Self-propel
drive barl
Pulling
the
Lawn
Mower
Rearward
Self-propel
Models only
The lawn
mowcr
comcs
with fiec-wheeling clutches
which
make it casicr to
pull
the
lawn
mowe
r rearward. To
discngagc
the clutches,
you
may need tcl
push
the
lawn
mower fbrward one inch
(2.-5
cm) or more after
you
release the self-propel drive
bail.
For example, if
you
approach an object
(such
as a tree
or
a
bush)
fiom which
you
want to
pull
back the lawn mower,
releasc the self-propel drive
bail when the lawn mower ls
about six inches (15
cm) away
fiom
the
object. Thc
momentum of the lawn
mower should carry
it fbrward al
least onc
inch
(2.-5
cm) and disengage
the clutches.
You
should
then be able
to easilv
null
thc
lawn mower
rcarward.
Adjusting the
Cutting
Height
Each
wheel adjusts
individually with a
whce
I hcight
adjustment
levcr. Cutting
heights are I in. (2-5
mm); 1-l12
in.
(3tt mm); 2 in. (-51 mm);
2-112in. (64 mm); 3 in.
(76 mm);
and
3-1/2
in.
(89
mm).
l. Pull thc
whee I hcight ad
justt.ncnt
lcve r toward thc
wheel and
movc it to thc desircd
position
1Irig.
l7).
1 wheer heisht
adjustme"::ill"
t t
2. Relcase
thc
whe
cl
height adjustme nt levcr and
se
at
it
sccurcly
in thc desircd notch.
Note:
Set all tirur
whecls to the samc
hcight.
1. Blade control bail
Figure 14
Adjusting
the cutting height
levers could 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.
1 021
Operating
Tips
Review the
saf'ety instructions and
rcad this manual
carcfully beftrre
opcrating the
lawn mower.
Clcar
the area of
sticks, stoncs,
wire
,
branches, and
other debris
that the lawn
mower could
pick
up or thc
blade
could
hit
and
throw objects.
Kecp cveryone,
espccially
children and
pets.
away
from the area of
operation.
Avoid striking trees,
walls, curbs,
or other solid
objects.
Never de liberately
mow ovcr any obiect.
If the lawn mower strikes
an objcct or
starts to vibrate,
immediately stop the engine,
disconnect the spark
plug
wire,
and examine
the
lawn mower for damage.
10
Maintain a sharp blade throughout
the cutting season.
Pcriodically file down nicks on hladc.
Replacc
thc
blade
when
necessary
with
an original
Lawn-Boy replacement blade.
Mow only dry
grass
or lcavcs.
Wct grass and leaves
tend to clump on the
yard
and mav causc thc
lawn
m()wcr
to
plug
or thc
cnginc to stall.
Clean clippings tlr le ave
s trom
thc undcrside
of
thc
lawn
mowe r
dcck aticr e ach
mowing. Sce
('le
aning the
Lawn
Mowcr llousing on pagc 13.
Kee p the enginc in
good
running condition.
Clcan the air f ilte r frcqucntly. Mulching stirs up moro
clippings
and dust
*
hich clogs thc air f ilter and
reduces cngi nc
perlirrnrancc.
'lir
achicvc thc
be sl mulching aclion, sct the
lawn
mowcr hcight ot'cut s() that the la*n m()\\'e r cuts no
more than a third of the
grrrss
ste m
()r
u mrrrimum of
one
-inch
(2-5 mm) long clippings. It'you trv to
mulch
moro or if thc grass is
r,'crv
lush, the mulching aetion
will hc poor. Undcr the se ctlnditir)ns, use thc side
dischargc or
grass
catche r. A t'ew days
latcr, install
thc
mulch
plate on
v()ur
lawn mowcr
to
rcsumc mulching.
Cutting Grass
.
In thc summe r, cut the
grass
at thc
2, 2-112, or
3-inch
(51,64. or 76 mm)cutting height scttings. Onlv cut ofl
about
one
-third
ot'the
grass
blade.
Do not cut he low
thc tu'o-inch
sctting
unlcss thc
grass is sparsu
()r
it is
latc autumn
whe
n the
grass
growth begins to slow
down.
.
When cutting
grass
ovcr six
inchcs
tall,
first mow
using thc
highe
st cutting
height
setting and
walking
slowe r; thsn mow again at a
lowcr
sctting
lirr
be
sl
lawn
appcarance.
If grass is
too
long and leaves
clumps
on top of the lawn, the lawn mower may
plug
and cause engine to
stall.
.
Alternate the mowing dircction. This
helps
disperse
the clippings ove
r
the
lawn for
cve
n f'crtilization.
If the finished cut
lawn
appearance
is
unsatisfactory, try
onc or morc
of
thc
tirllowinq:
.
Sharpen the blade.
.
Walk
at a slclwe
r pace while mowing.
.
Raisc
thc cutting
height on
your
lawn mower.
.
Cut the
grass mttre fiequently.
.
Overlap
the cutting
swaths instead of cutting
ir full
swath
with
e
ach
pass.
.
Set the
cutting
height cln the
tiont wheels one
notch
lower than the
rear wheels.
Cutting
Leaves
.
Afler cutting thc
lawn, makc
surc that half of the lawn
shows thrclugh
the cut lcaf cove
r. Yru may
nccd
tit
make onc or
morc
passes
()ver
the le avcs.
.
For light leaf
covcragc,
set
all
the whccls at the
same
cutting
height.
.
It'there arc
more than -5
inchcs (12.7 cm)tlf
lcavcs on
the lawn,
sct the
front whe
cls
one or two
notchcs
highcr than
the
rcar
u
hce ls. This
makcs it
casie
r trr
f'ccd the leavos unde
r the lawn
mowcr
dcck.
.
Skrw
down
your mowing spccd
if
thc
lawn mowcr
dues
not cut thc
leaves finelv cnough.
.
If
you
cut up
a lot ol'oak
lcltvcs, vou can add lime to
your grass in the spring to
rcducc thc ucidity ofthe oak
lcavcs.
Wet
grass
or
leales
can cause
you
to slip,
contact
the blade, and seriouslv
injure
you.
Mow
only
in dry conditions.
11
Maintenance
Note:
Dctcrminc
thc
lefi irnd
right sides
of
the
machine
from
thc
normiil
opcrating
position.
Recommended
Maintenance
Schedule
l
Change
the engine
oil after
the first
two
operating
hours
Maintenance
Service
lnterval
Maintenance
Procedure
Each Use
Check
the
engine
oil
level.
Remove
grass
clippings
and
dirt
from
under
the
housing'
5
Hours
.
Check
the blade
and the
engine
mounting
fasteners.
Tighten
them
if they
are
loose.
25 Hours
.
Change
the engine
oil.l
.
Clean
the air
f
ilter
(all
models
except
1 0363);
clean
it more
f requently
in dusty
operating
conditions.
.
Remove
grass
clippings
and
debris
from the
under
the
belt
cover
and around
the
drive
belt.
50
Hours
.
Sharpen
or
replace
the
blade;
maintain
it more
frequently
if the
edge
dulls
quickly
in
rough or
in sandy
conditions
.
Check
the
stopping
time
of
the blade
brake.
The
blade
most stop
withln
three
seconds
of
releasing
the
bail;
if
it does
not,
contact
an
Authorized
Service
Dealer
for repair.
.
check
and
adjust
the self-propel
drive
cable
(self-propel
models
only).
.
Grease
the
rear-height
adjustor
levers
(self-propel
models
only)'
.
Check
for
leaks
in the
fuel system
and/or
a deteriorating
fuel
hose.
Replace
parls
if necessary.
100
Hours
.
Clean
the
air
f ilter
(model
1
0363
only);
clean
it
more
f requently
in dusty
operating
conditions.
.
clean,
inspect,
and
gap
the spark
plug. Replace
the
spark
plug
if
necessary.
.
Clean
the
cooling
system;
remove
grass
clippings,
debris,
or
dirt
from
the
engine
air
coofing
fins and
starter.
Clean
the
system
more
frequently
in dirty
or
high-chaff
conditions.
Storage
Empty the
fuel tank
before
repairs
as
directed
or
before
storage'
Charge
the
battery
monthly
and
before
storage.
[email protected],Smanualtilraddititrnalmaintenanccprttcedurcs.
12
If
you
leave
the
wire
on the
spark
plug,
someone
could
accidently
start
the
engine
and
seriously
injure
you
or
other
bystanders.
Disconnect
the
wire from
the
spark
plug
before
you do
any
maintenance'
Set
the
wire
aside
so
that
it does
not
accidentally
contact
the spark
plug.
Checking
the
Engine
Oil
Before
you
use thc
lawn mowcr,
make sure that
the oil
lcvel is be tween
Ihe Add and
thc Frrii
marks as shclwn tln
the
dipstick
(Fig. 7). If thc
oil le
vel
is be
low the Add
mark, add
oil. Ref'cr to
Filling thc Crankcasc
with Oil on
page 7.
Cleaning
the
Underside
of the
Lawn
Mower
Housing
A
clean
lawn
mowe r housing
provides thc he
st
cutting
pe rformancc.
C'hcck tirr
grass huildup and cle
an thc
housing
afier cuch use.
Washing
Method
l. Movc thc
lawn mowcr to a
1'lat c()ncre tc
or asDhltlt
surtacc
ncar a
gardcn
hosc.
2. Start the
cnginc.
3. IIold thc
running
gardcn hose at handlc
le vr:l and
dircct
the watcr to
flow on the
ground.just in fronl
ol'
thc right
rcar whccl
(Irig. l8).
Figure 18
1. Rear
right wheel
Thc blade
will
draw
in
wate r
and
wash out thc
clippings.
Le t lhe
watcr run until lhe
clippings
ntr
Ionge r ctimc out
from undcr thc
housing.
Stop the
enginc and
wait titr all moving
parts
ttt
stop.
Turn otf thc
garden hosc.
Start thc lawn
mower and
lct it run filr a
I'ew minutes
to
drv it ofl'.
Whilc the enginc
runs, e ngago and disengagc
thc
traction
drive scvcral
times to dry
it out.
1
Scraping
Method
If washing
docs
not rcmove
all dcbris
from
under the lawn
mower, tip
the
httusing and scrape
it
clean.
1.
Run the
engine
dry ctr
removc the
fuel
whcn the enginc
is cool.
Tipping
the
lawn mower
may
cause the
fuel to
leak from the
carburetor
or
the fuel
tank.
Gasoline
is extremely
flammable,
highly
explosive'
and.
under
certain
conditions,
can cause
personal
injury
or
propertv damage.
Avoid
fuel spills
bl running
the engine
dry or by
rcmoving
the
gasoline with a
hand
pump;
never
siphon.
Disconncct
thc
wirc l'rom the
spark plug (Fig.
8 or
Fig.
(.)).
Tip thc
laun
nrowcr
onto ils right
siclc (air filter up)
(Fig.
le).
i'
Figure
19
Note:
Whe n
vou
tip thc
lawn mower
onto
its sidc, rtltatc
thc bladc
as littlc
as
possible to avoid
starting
problcms.
4. Scrapc thc
built-up
grass clippings and
dirt
fronl thc
lawn
mowcr
housing
rvith lr hardwood
scrape
r.
5.
'fip
thc
lawn
mowcr upright.
6. Cbnnoct
the
wirc
to
thc spark
plug.
Changing
the
Engine
Oil
Clhange
thc cngine
oil
alier the
first twtl
hours ol'opcration
and then
alier cvery
25
opcrating
hours tlr cvory
scilson.
Run
the cngine
just
bctirrc
changing
thc
oil to
warm the
oil. Warm oil
flow bctter
and
carries
morc contamin;.rnts.
4.
5.
6.
1
13
,
Note:
Change the oil
lawn
mower under a
more l'requently when
opcrating the
hcavv load
or
in high
temperatures.
Tipping the lawn
mower may cause
the
fuel
to
leak from
the carburetor or the fuel
tank.
Gasoline is
extremely flammable, highly
explosive
and under
certain conditions can cause
personal
injury
or
property
damage.
Avoid fuel
spills by running
the engine dry or
removing
gasoline
with
a hand
pump;
never
siphon.
Draining
the
Oil
above the
Lawn
Mower
Deck
l. Drain
thc gasoline l'nrm
thc
I'ucl
tank; rcter to steps I
through 4
of
F,mptving
the li'ucl
hnk on
page
19.
2. Drain
the oil I'rom
thc oil fill tube at
thc dipstick
into
an appropriate containcr (Fig. 20).
3. Recycle thc
usccl
oil
uccordinr: to local
codcs.
Note: Thcre is
an oil drain
plug
on
thc bottom of thc
cnginc visible I'rum
undcr thc lawn mowsr
deck.
Howcvcr,
becausc
thc plug is not
easily acccssible, Lawn-Boy
docs
not recommcnd
drainins
thc oil tiom bclow the
deck.
Figure 20
1.
Oil fill tube
4. Fill
the crankcasc to the lrrl/ line
on thc dipstick with
tre
sh oil. Ref'er to Filling
thc Crankcase with Oil on
pagc
7.
Chcck the oil
level
and inse rt
the dipstick.
Wipe up any spilled
oil.
Cleaning
the
Air Filter
All Models Except 10363
Clean the
pre-clcancr
and air
fillcr oncc c\
crv
scason
or
cve ry 2-5
hours;
clean them
more frequcntlr unde r
dusty
conditions.
lffi!fi!fit
Do not operate the cnginc
*ithout
the
pre-cleaner
and air
filtcr
clcment; cxtre
me
e
nginc we
ar or
damago
will
occur.
1. To remove the
pre-cleaner
and air filtcr, unsnap thc
covcr
latch
and
remove
the covcr. the
pre-cleancr.
and
thc air
filter (Fig. 21).
m'3715
-/\:-qa'r
\,/
-'\--
---2l
,1
2
Cover
Pre-cleaner
Wash
thc
dctcrgcnt
Figure 21
3.
Filter
4.
Air
box
prc-clcancr
and thc air
filter in laundrv
or kcrosene (Fig. 22).
2.
3.
4.
-).
6.
Figure22
Sque eze the
filtcrs
to
remove
the e
xce ss liquid
and
blot them dry with a
papcr
towcl or
rag.
Saturate
the
pre-cleaner
and air
filter with
SAE 30W
oil (Fig. 23).
14
Figure
23
5. Squeeze
thc
prc-cleaner
and the filter
until the oil is
distributed evenly. Blot
them lightly with a papcr
towel to removc
exccss oil.
6. Replace
thc
filtcrs
with the
cleanest side
facing
the
carburctor.
fEt@
Ensure that the filters
are
fully
scatcd in
the air box and
do
nclt pucker
to
prcvcnt
dircct
passage
of
air and dirt.
Model
10363
only
Clcan thc air filter every 100
operating hours or ycarly;
clcan it more
tiequently undcr
dusty conditions.
Note: Do not opcratc
thc cngine without thc
air
filter
clcment; extreme e nginc
damage will occur.
l. Rcmovc
tho air fllter cover
by
pulling
the tab from
the
body
and
lifling
the cover
up
(Fig.2a).
''L-'--t
2. Remove the air
filter
(Fig.2q.
3. Inspect the air
filter. If it is
discolored or dirty,
replace
ir.
Note: Do not attempt to clean or oil the air filter.
4.
Clean the
inside of the air filter cover and body
thoroughly.
5.
Install
the air
filter.
6. Install the cclver by
hooking
the cover slot over the tah
on thc body,
push the cover down, and snap
thc cover
onto the body (Fig.
24).
Cleaning under the
Belt
Cover
Self-propel
Models only
Under certain conditions, clippings can collect under
the
belt drive cover and in thc
pullcy groove.
This can causc
thc bclt to slip, the self:propcl drive to lclsc
powcr,
or the
thc sclf-propcl drive
not
to disengagc.
Clcan
grass
clippings and debris
from
undcr thc bclt cover
cvcry
2-5
clpcrating
hours.
l. Remove the screw
ficlm
thc belt cover and slide the
bclt cclvcr tcl thc
rcar,
unhooking thc tab cln thc fiont of
the cover fiom thc deck opcning
(Fig.
25).
\..\,,,
,.
\.-1,1==
'
,
,._aa
,
_
1. Belt cover
Figure 25
2. Tab
)
lt..,--
,7.1
i:
\':
j'
\..
).
r
Figure
24
+.
Tilt
thc cover up to the side and
removc
dcbris
fiom
under the cover and
pulley groove
(Fig. 25).
Reverse the
procedure
to install belt cover.
Maintaining
the Cutting
Blade
A
straight, sharp blade
provides maximum
cutting
perfbrmance. Inspect
and sharpen or
replace
the blade
every 50 operating
hours
(more
fiequently
if the blade
edge dulls
quickly in rough
or in sandy conditions).
Body
Tab
1.
Cover
2. Filter
',':A/
It
^/g
15
The blade
is
sharp;
contacting the blade
can result
in serious
personal
injury.
Wear
gloves
or wrap the
sharp edges of the
blade
with a rag.
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.
.
Inspect the blade
periodically for wear or
damage.
.
Replace a
worn or damaged
blade.
1. Disconncct
thc wirc from thc
spark plug (Fig.
8
or
Fig. e).
2. Tip the lawn mowcr
onto its right sidc
(air filter up)
(Fig. 1e).
Inspecting the
Blade
Carclully
cxaminc thc bladc
lirr sharpness and
wcar,
cspcciallv
whe re
thc
flat and the curvcd
parts mcet
(Fig.
264). Bccausc
sand and abrasive
matcrial can wcar
away thc mctal that c()nnccts
thc flat and curved
parts
of
thc bladc, chcck thc blade
befitrc using the
lawn mowcr. If
vou
notice
a
slot or wcar
(Figs. 26B and 2(rC), rcplacc
thc
bladc;
rcf'cr to Removing thc
Bladc on
pagc
l(r
1
4'
27o
Removing
the
Blade
(All Models Except
10363)
l. Rcmovc
the blade
nut
(Fig. 27).
Figure
27
1. Blade
nul
2. Blade
3. Blade
driver
Rcmovc
thc hlade
from the bllrdc
drivcr (ljig.
27).
E,xamine
the bladc
drivcr tilr bcnt
or shearcd
drrvc
lugs. Rcplacc
it il'ncccssarv.
Removing
the
Blade
(Model 10363
only)
l. Rcmovc
thc blade
bolt (Fig.
2fi).
'1
. Sail
2. Flat
part
of blade
Figure
26
3.
Wear
4.
Slot
formed
)
3.
B
,)
3.
Note:
For the best
pcrfirrmance
,
install a ne
w
bladc bclitrc
thc cutting
season bcgins. During
the year, filc down any
small
nicks to maintain thc cutting
edse.
12
L\
Remove the
blade
fiom the blade
drivcr
(Fig. 28).
Examine
the blade
driver
fbr bcnt or
sheare d drive
lugs.
Replacc it
if neccssary.
1. Blade
bolt
2. Lock
washer
3.
Blade spacer
Figure
28
4. Blade
5.
Blade driver
16
t__
glL
Cd?hq-rtf
nr" )4-*
snarpenins
the
",uo"d/
A
Z
/0s6L
File the top side of the blade to maintain its original
cutting angle
(Fig.
29A) and inner cutting edge radius
(Fig. 298). The hlade will remain
balanced il
you
remove
thc samc amount of material fiom both cutting
edges.
^u_l
Note: Do not
filc or
grind
thc bladc murc than
5
in.
(127 mm) l'rom
thc
outsidc
cnds and no less than 2 in.
(-5 I mm) from the trailing
cdgc as
shown in
Figurc 30.
2
Installing the
Blade
1. Ensure that thc
blade driver is installed on the
crankshaft. See
Figure 27.
2. Install the
blade over the lugs of the blade driver
with
the curved cnds
toward the housing
(Fig.
27).
3. Secure the bladc
with the blade nut
(or
bolt on Modcl
10363) as
shown in Figure 32.
Figure
32
4. Torque the blade nut (or bolt on Modcl 10363)I<t 47
li-lb (63 N.m).
Note: Replacc tho blado
nut
irftcr
installing
and remt'rving
thc bladc tirur timcs. Thc krcking powcr
of thc blade nut
diminishe s and thc blade nut
could
looscn
if
you
do not
rcplacc it.
5.
(irnncct
the wire
to thc
spark plug.
Adjusting
the Self-propel Drive
Cable
Self-propel Models only
Wheneve r you change
the
handle hcight,
install a new
self'-propcl drive cablo, or il'th0
traction drive belt slips,
adjust
thc
sclf-propcl
drivc cablc.
l. l-ooscn
thc
nut
on thc cablc support (Fig. 33).
Figure 29
'1
.
Sharpen
al this angle
only 2.
n-4783
Maintain the original
radius here
1. 5 in.
(12.7
cm\
1
Figure
30
2 2in (5 1cm)
Balancing
the
Blade
l.
Clhcck the balancc
ofthe blade by placing
the ccntcr
holc of thc blade ovcr
a nail or a scrcwdrivcr
shank
clamped horizontally in
a visc (Fig.3l).
Figure
31
Note: Yru
can also check the
balance by using a
com mercial ly manufirctured
bladc balanccr.
2. If
either e nd of thc blade rotatcs
downward. file
that
end (not thc cutting edge
or the end ncar the
cutting
cdge). The bladc is properly
balanced whcn
neither
end drops.
Figure
33
1 10 11lz in. (25
to 38 mm) 4.
Self-propel
drive bail
5.
Cable
jacket
1
007
1.
Nut
Cable support
17
2. Hold the
self'-propel
bail
1 to lllzin. (25
to 38
mm)
fiom the
handle (Fig. 33).
3.
Pull the cable
jacket
down (away
fiom bail)
to removc
the slack
in the cablc
hetwe cn the
bail and
the cablc
support.
4.
Tighten tho
nut on the cable
support.
5.
Rclease thc bail
and cnsure
that the cable
is ltlose.
Note:
Thc cable
must
be
loosc
with the bail
in thc
rclcascd
position. Otherwisc,
the lawn
mower
may cree
p
tirrward
whcn
you
dise
ngage thc bail.
Lubricating
the
Self-propel
Drive
Self-propel
Models only
Grcase
thc
fittings on thc
rear
whccl hcight adiustment
lcvcrs evcry
2,5 opcrating
htlurs.
l.
Wipe thc
grcase fittings
on thc re ar
wheel hcight
adjustme
nt
lcvcrs with a clcan
rag (Fig.
34).
Figure 34
1. Grease
fittings
2. Install a
grcase
gun ont() each
fitting in turn and
gently
apply
one or two
pumps of
#2 multi-purpose
lithium
grcase
to
cach.
f@!fl
F,xcess
grcase
may prevent thc
wheel
clutch
from
properly opcrating.
Maintaining the
Spark
Plug
A
spark
plug
that
is dirty,
pittcd, carbon-covcred,
or has
worn
electrodes
may cause
hard starting and
poclr
()peratlon.
All
Models Except
10363
Rcplace the spark
plug
once
a season
or clean
it every
100
hours, whichever occurs
first. Use a Champion
RI
19LM
spark
plug
or equivalent.
l. Stop
the engine
and
wait tbr all moving
parts
to stop.
2.
Disconnect the
wire
from the spark
plug (Fig. 8).
3. Clean
around
the spark
plug.
i:.
4. Remove
the
spark
plug from the cylindcr
hcad.
ffifi!fi!fl
Replace
the
spark
plug if
it is cracke
d.
toulcd, dirty,
or
if the clcctrodcs
are
worn or damage
d. Dtr
not clean
the elcctrodcs
bccausc
grit
entering
the
cvlindcr
can damage
the
engine.
5. Se
t thc
gap on the
plug at
0.030
inch
(0'76 mm)
(Fig.
3s).
Figure
35
1. 0.030
in.
(0.76
mm)
6.
Install
the spark
plug by
hand; thcn
lorque
it ttr
180
in-lb
(
l-5
li-lh or
20 N'm).
7.
(irnncct
the
rvirc
to
thc
spark
plug.
Model
10363 only
Clean
or replace
the
spark
plug oncc
a
season
()r
everv
l(X) ope
rating
hours,
whichcver
occurs
t'irst. Llse
lt
Champion
RN
4C spark
plug
tlr equivale
nt.
l. Stop
the enginc
and
wait
filr
all
moving
parts to
stop.
2.
Disconncct
thc
wirc
from thc
spark
plug (Fig.
9)'
3.
Clcan
around
thc
spark
Plug.
4. Remove
the
spark
plug frtlm thc
cylinde
r he ad.
fffi!flf,
Rcplacc
the spark
plug it'it is cracked.
tbuled,
dirty,
or
if the e
lectrodes
arc
worn clr
damagcd.
Do
not clean
the
clectrodes
bccause
grit entcring
thc cvlinder
can
damage
thc
cngine.
5. Set
thc
gap on the
plug at
0.030
inch (0.76
mm)
(Fig.
36).
Figure
36
O
OSO
rn
(0.76
mm)
Install
the
spark
plug by hand;
then
torque
180
in-lb (15
ft-lb
or
20 N'm).
Connect
the
wire to the
spark
plug.
it tct
6.
1
18
Changing
the
Fuse
Refer
to Installing
the
Fuse on
page 6.
Charging
the
Battery
Electric
Start
Model
onlY
Chargc
a new
or storcd
battery
fbr 24 continutlus
hours ttl
cnsuro
a
full chargc.
Charge
thc
battcry
firr
24 hours
evcry
month (every
2-5
starts) ttr as
nceded.
l. Stop
the
ongine
and
wait
tirr all
mclving
parts to
stop.
2.
Disconnect
the
wirc from
the spark
plug
(Fig. tt).
3.
Rcmovc
the kcy
liom
thc
switch.
4. Connoct
tho
lcad of
the battery
chargcr
(supplied
with
your lawn
mtlwcr)
to the
wire
harness
lcad.
,.:
8.
Connect
the
wire to
the spark
plug.
Disposing
of
the
BatterY
ffifi!flf,
Do
not
clispose
of
used
batteries
in
your
regular
trash.
ffifi!fl!fif
Recycle
or
dispose
of
a scaled
lead
(acid)
battery
according
to
local
ctldcs.
Incinerating,
landfilling,
or
mixing
of
sealcd
lead
(acid)
batteries
with the
municipal
solid
waste
strcam
is
prohibited
by law
in most
arcas.
Rcturn
this
battery
to
a fbderal-
tlr state-apprtlved
scaled
lead
(acid)
battery
recYcler.
Contact
yttur
local
wasto
managemcnt
officials
tilr mtlre
i nfirrmatittn
rcgardi
ng the
e
nvi rclnmental
ly
sou
nd
collection,
rccycling,
and disposal
of
the battery.
Emptying
the
Fuel
Tank
Stop
the
onginc
and
wait
fbr it
to ctttll
down.
Disconn<.:ct
the
wirc
from
thc
spark
plug (Fig.
t3 or
Fig.
c)).
Rcmove
thc
cap
fiom
thc
fuel tank
(Fig.
9 or Fig.
l0).
Use
a
hand
pump
to
syphon
thc
fuel
inttl a
cle an
lupnr()vcd
gasttl
i ne ctrntlt
i
nc r.
Conncct
the
wire ttl
thc
spark
plug.
Run the
enginc
until
it stoPs.
Start
the
cnginc
again
to
makc
sure that
all
the
gasolinc
is out
tlf the
carburcttlr'
l.
)
5.
6.
1
I
4.
1.
Wire
harness
lead
il
m
5145
Figure 37
2.
Battery
charger
lead
5.
Plug thc
chargcr
into
a 120
VAC
powcr outlct.
6.
Charge
the
battcry
firr
the specified
time.
7.
Unplug
the
battery
charger.
fffi!fl!fl
Use
only the
Lawn-Boy
charger;
othet
chargers
could
damage
the battcry.
Always
use
thc
charger
indoors
and
charge
the
battery
at
room
temperature
(70'F
or 22"C)
whenever
possible.
Battery
posts,
terminals,
and
related
accessories
contain
lead and
lead
compounds,
chemicals
known
to the
State
of California
to cause
cancer
and
reproductive
harm.
Wash hands
after
handling.
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