Use and Care Manual

ManualsBrandsLawn-Boy ManualsOutdoors21 in. Rear Wheel Drive Self-Propelled Electric Start Gas Lawn Mower with Kohler Engine

FormNo.3379-226RevA

21inMulching/RearBaggingLawn

Mower

ModelNo.10730—SerialNo.314000001andUp

ModelNo.10732—SerialNo.314000001andUp

ModelNo.10734—SerialNo.314000001andUp

ModelNo.17730—SerialNo.314000001andUp

ModelNo.17732—SerialNo.314000001andUp

ModelNo.17734—SerialNo.314000001andUp

Operator'sManual

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Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended

tobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesigned

primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns

onresidentialproperties.Itisnotdesignedforcutting

brushorforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand

maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand

productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe

productproperlyandsafely.

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Summary of content (20 pages)

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Form No. 3379-226 Rev A 21in Mulching/Rear Bagging Lawn Mower Model No. 10730—Serial No. 314000001 and Up Model No. 10732—Serial No. 314000001 and Up Model No. 10734—Serial No. 314000001 and Up Model No. 17730—Serial No. 314000001 and Up Model No. 17732—Serial No. 314000001 and Up Model No. 17734—Serial No. 314000001 and Up Operator's Manual Receive a free side-discharge chute by completing the Discharge Chute Order Form when you register your product at www.Lawn-Boy.
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Starting the Engine .................................................. 9 Using the Self-propel Drive (Self-propel models only) .................................................................10 Stopping the Engine ...............................................10 Mulching the Clippings ...........................................10 Bagging the Clippings .............................................10 Operating Tips ......................................................11 Maintenance ........................
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Children • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Do not operate machine barefooted or while wearing sandals. Always wear substantial footwear. • Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely necessary.
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General Service • Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. • Never operate the machine in a closed area. • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is the engine. in safe working condition. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as • Never remove or tamper with safety devices. Check their necessary. proper operation regularly.
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117–2718 117-4143 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—disconnect the spark-plug wire and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts and keep all guards and shields in place. 5.
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Installing the Recoil-starter Rope in the Rope Guide Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Important: To start the engine safely and easily whenever you use the machine, install the recoil-starter rope in the rope guide. Unfolding the Handle Hold the blade-control bar to the upper handle and pull the recoil-starter rope through the rope guide on the handle (Figure 4).
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Product Overview 4. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not screw it in. 5. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the dipstick (Figure 5). • If the oil level is low, add a small amount of oil slowly to the oil-fill tube, and then repeat steps 3 through 5 until the oil level on the dipstick is correct. • If the oil level is high, drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick is correct. To drain the excess oil, refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 13).
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Operation Attachments/Accessories A selection of Lawn-Boy approved attachments and accessories is available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Lawn-Boy.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. Filling the Fuel Tank DANGER Figure 7 Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.
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Note: To raise or lower the machine, move the cutting-height levers as shown in Figure 10. Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. 6. Install the dipstick securely. Adjusting the Cutting Height WARNING Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury. • Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Mulching the Clippings Note: If the machine does not start after several attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Your machine comes from the factory ready to mulch the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. Using the Self-propel Drive (Self-propel models only) If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it before mulching the clippings. Refer to Removing the Grass Bag (page 11). To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the self-propel drive bar (Figure 14) toward the handle and hold it.
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Removing the Grass Bag – Set the cutting height on the front wheels one notch lower than the rear wheels. For example, set the front wheels at 57 mm (2-1/4 inches) and the rear wheels at 70 mm (2-3/4 inches). 1. Lift up the rear deflector (Figure 16). 2. Lift the grass-bag handle out from the notches on the handle brackets and remove the bag from the machine. 3. Close the rear deflector.
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Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 5 hours • Change the engine oil. Before each use or daily • Check the engine oil level. • Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control bar. After each use • Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine.
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Servicing the Air Cleaner Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Every 25 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)—Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose, or damaged parts, and clean or replace them if necessary. Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Yearly Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
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Figure 21 2. Plug the charger into a wall outlet. Note: When the battery no longer holds a charge, recycle or dispose of the lead-acid battery according to local codes. G020008 Figure 20 Engine for electric-start models not shown Note: Your battery charger may have a 2-color LED display that indicates the following states of charging: • A red light indicates that the charger is charging the battery.
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Figure 23 3. Install the battery cover. Replacing the Blade Service Interval: Yearly Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the blade properly. If you do not have a torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Figure 24 Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline. If the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately. If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened or replace it.
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Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cleaning the Underside of the Cable (Self-propel models Machine only) Service Interval: After each use Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel drive cable. WARNING The machine may dislodge material from under the machine housing. 1. Loosen the cable-support nut (Figure 25). • Wear eye protection. • Stay in the operating position (behind the handle). • Do not allow bystanders in the area. 1.
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Storage Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the Machine for Storage WARNING Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the machine in an enclosure near an open flame. • Allow the engine to cool before storing it. 1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer. Figure 27 2. Run the machine until the engine stops from running out of fuel. 1. Handle knob (2) 3.
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The Lawn-Boy No-Worry Warranty 21 in. Mulching/Rear Bagging A 2-Year Full Warranty (45 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Walk Power Mowers The Lawn-Boy True Start Commitment A 3-Year Full Warranty (Not Applicable for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered Items and Conditions Not Covered Lawn-Boy Inc.