Lawn-Boy 10356, 10357, 10358 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Setup
Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic
sheet that covers the engine.
Unfolding the Handle
Warning
Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can
damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating
condition.
S Do not damage the cables when folding or
unfolding the handle.
S If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Carefully move the upper handle forward until the
handle halves are in line and nest together as shown.
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2. Tighten the handle
knobs.
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3. Rotate the handle rearward (as shown) until it
clicks into place.
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Filling the Engine with Oil
Your mower does not come with oil in the engine,
but it does come with a 20 oz. (0.59 l) bottle of oil.
Max. fill: 20 oz., type: SAE 30W detergent oil with an
API service classification of SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
1. Remove the dipstick.
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2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil
level to the Full mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
3. Install the dipstick securely.
Important: Change the engine oil after the first 2
operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. Refer
to Changing the Engine Oil on page 13.
Installing the Fuse
Model 10357 only
The fuse protects the electrical system. If the battery
does not charge or the engine does not start using
the starter, the fuse may be blown. Use a 40-amp
plug-in type fuse.
Important: You cannot start the mower with the
electric starter unless you install the fuse.
1. Use a flat-head
screw driver to unclip
the battery cover as
shown.
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Note: Unclip both ends of the battery cover before
removing it to prevent it from being damaged.
2. Install the fuse in
the fuse holder as
shown.
Note: Your mower
comes with a fuse in
your owner’s packet and
another fuse in the
battery box.
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3. Install the battery box cover.