Lawn-Boy 10356, 10357, 10358 manual

3329-170  2003 by Lawn-Boy , Inc. All Rights Reserved Printed in USA Original Instructions (EN) Silver Series  Lawn Mower Model No. 10356—Serial No. 230000001 and Up Model No. 10357—Serial No. 230000001 and Up Model No. 10358—Serial No. 230000001 and Up Form No. 3329-170 Operator ’s Manual Introduction Read this manual carefully to le[...]

2 3329-170 • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area. • Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial foot wear . • Do no[...]

3 3329-170 • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly . • Keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow mower to cool before storing. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair , if necessary , before restarting. • Never attempt to make [...]

4 3329-170 100-6365 (Model 10358 only) 104-7953 (Model 10357 only) Product Overview 7 1 3 2 8 9 10 5 m-6584a 4 6 1. Cutting height lever 2. Oil fill/Dipstick 3. Recoil start handle 4. Self-propel drive bar 5. Blade control bar 6. Ignition key (model 10357 only) 7. Fuel tank cap 8. Air filter 9. Primer 10. Spark plug Note: The mulch plate and the re[...]

5 3329-170 Setup Important : Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Unfolding the Handle W arning Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition.  Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle.  If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorize[...]

6 3329-170 Charging the Battery Refer to Charging the Battery on page 14. Before Operating Danger Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.  T o prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or mower directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehic[...]

7 3329-170 Adjusting the Cutting Height Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all four wheels to the same height. m-6589 FRONT m-6587 3-1/2  2-1/2  1-1/2  3  2  1  Adjusting the Handle Height Squeeze the bottom of the handle halves together (as shown) and change the handle holes in which the pins (A) are mounted, as follows: ?[...]

8 3329-170 Operation Starting the Engine 1. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb, holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time. Note: If the air temperature is below 55 ° F (13 ° C), firmly push the primer in 5 times. m-5572 2. Hold the blade control bar (A) against the handle. A m-5644 3. Start the engine using e[...]

9 3329-170 Installing the Mulch Plate T o convert from side discharging to mulching, remove the cover plate and install the mulch plate. W arning An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator ’ s or bystander ’s direction and result in a serious injury . Also, contact with the blade could occur . Nev[...]

10 3329-170 Installing the Cover Plate T o convert from mulching to side discharging, remove the mulch plate and install the cover plate. W arning An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator ’ s or bystander ’s direction and result in a serious injury . Also, contact with the blade could occur . Ne[...]

11 3329-170 7. Secure the chute with the wing screw (A). 1013 A 8. Check the clearance between the blade tips and the baffle and ensure that there is no contact. Important : The baffle (A) must go behind the front housing baf fle (B) and between the blade and the toe guard (C) to prevent it from contacting the blade. 1072 A B C 9. Remove the knob ([...]

12 3329-170 • Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the mower to plug or the engine to stall. W arning Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade. Mow only in dry conditions. • Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn [...]

13 3329-170 Preparing for Maintenance 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and hook it onto the retaining post (A) before performing any maintenance procedure. m-5589a A 3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s), connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug. Note: Be[...]

14 3329-170 Charging the Battery Model 10357 only W arning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling battery . Charge the battery for 24 hours every month (every 25 starts) or as needed. Always use the charger [...]

15 3329-170 Cleaning the Mower 1. Remove the bag (model 10358 only). 2. With the engine running on a flat paved surface, spray a stream of water in front of the right rear wheel. 1093 The water will splash into the path of the blade, cleaning out the clippings. 3. When no more clippings come out, stop the water and move the mower to a dry area. Sto[...]

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