Lawn Boy 10641 Manual User Manual

Form No. 3361-328 Rev B

20in Mulching/Rear Bagging Lawn

Mower

Model No. 10640—Serial No. 290000001 and Up

Model No. 10640C—Serial No. 290000001 and Up

Model No. 10641—Serial No. 290000001 and Up

Model No. 10641C—Serial No. 290000001 and Up

Model No. 10642—Serial No. 290000001 and Up

Model No. 10642C—Serial No. 290000001 and Up

Model No. 10643C—Serial No. 290000001 and Up

Model No. 10644C—Serial No. 290000001 and Up

Model No. 10645—Serial No. 290000001 and Up

Model No. 10646—Serial No. 290000001 and Up

Model No. 10647—Serial No. 290000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

Model No.

Introduction

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate

and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury

and product damage. You are responsible for operating

the product properly and safely.

Serial No.

This manual identiﬁes potential hazards and has

safety messages identiﬁed by the safety alert symbol

(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious

injury or death if you do not follow the recommended

precautions.

You may contact Lawn-Boy directly at

www.Lawn-Boy.com for product and accessory

information, help ﬁnding a dealer, or to register your

product.

Whenever you need service, genuine Lawn-Boy parts,

or additional information, contact an Authorized

Service Dealer or Lawn-Boy Customer Service and have

the model and serial numbers of your product ready.

Figure 1 identiﬁes the location of the model and serial

numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the

space provided.

Figure 2

1. Safety alert symbol

This manual uses two words to highlight information.

Important calls attention to special mechanical

information and Note emphasizes general information

worthy of special attention.

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

Figure 1

1. Model and serial number plate

Important: This engine is not equipped with a

spark arrester mufﬂer. It is a violation of California

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA

• Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.

Exercise extreme caution when changing direction

on slopes.

possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable

container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser

nozzle.

• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden

objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall

accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel

tank or container opening at all times until fueling is

complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

• Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes.

Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident.

• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing

immediately.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or

embankments. You could lose your footing or

balance.

• Never overﬁll fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten

securely.

Children

Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an

odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.

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 run the engine indoors or in an enclosed

area.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under

the watchful care of a responsible adult other than

the operator.

General Service

• Never operate machine in a closed area.

• Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment

is in safe working condition.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners,

shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your

view of a child.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their

proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris

build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove

any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool

before storing.

Service

Safe Handling of Gasoline

• If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the

machine. Repair, if necessary, before starting.

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use

extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is

extremely ﬂammable and the vapors are explosive.

• Never make any adjustments or repairs with the

engine running. Disconnect the spark plug wire

and ground against engine to prevent unintended

starting.

• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other

sources of ignition.

• Use only an approved gasoline container.

• Check grass catcher components and the discharge

guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s

recommended parts, when necessary.

• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine

running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.

• Never refuel the machine indoors.

• Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear

gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

• Never store the machine or fuel container where

there is an open ﬂame, spark, or pilot light such as

on a water heater or on other appliances.

• Do not change the engine governor setting or

overspeed the engine.

• Never ﬁll containers inside a vehicle or on a truck

or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place

containers on the ground away from your vehicle

before ﬁlling.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as

necessary.

• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck

or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not

Safety and Instructional Decals

Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged

decals.

94-8072

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

108-4791

blade—stay away from moving parts and keep all guards

and shields in place.

5. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower

blade—do not mow up and down slopes, only mow across;

stop the mower and engine, pick up debris before operating;

look behind and down when reversing.

104-7953

Electric-start models only

1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard.

2. Read the Operator’s Manual.

2. Filling the Engine with Oil

Setup

Important: Remove and discard the protective

Procedure

plastic sheet that covers the engine.

Your mower does not come with oil in the engine, but it

does come with a bottle of oil.

1. Unfolding the Handle

1. Remove the dipstick (Figure 4).

Procedure

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 Authorized

Service Dealer.

Figure 4

1. Remove the handle knobs from the mower housing

(Figure 3).

2. Slowly pour oil into the oil ﬁll tube until the oil level

reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 4). Do

not overﬁll. (Max. ﬁll: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30

detergent oil with an API service classiﬁcation of SF,

SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.)

Important: Route the cables to the outside of

the handle as you install the handle.

Note: If you overﬁll the engine, pour some oil out

of it as directed in Changing the Engine Oil.

3. Install the dipstick securely.

Important: Change the engine oil after the ﬁrst

5 operating hours; change it yearly thereafter.

Refer to Changing the Engine Oil.

Figure 3

1. Handle knob (2)

3. Installing the Fuse

2. Move the handle to the operating position.

3. Install and tighten the handle knobs that you

removed in step 1 (Figure 3).

Procedure

Electric-start models only

Your mower comes with a 40-amp fuse that protects the

electric starter.

Important: You cannot start the mower with the

electric starter or charge the battery unless you

install the fuse.

1. Unclip both ends of the battery cover and remove it

(Figure 5).

Product Overview

Figure 5

2. Insert the fuse into the fuse holder (Figure 6).

Figure 7

Self-propel model shown

1. Spark plug

8. Self-propel drive bar

(self-propel models only)

2. Primer (models 10643C

and 10644C only)

9. Ignition key (electric-start

models only)

3. Air ﬁlter

4. Fuel tank cap

10. Grass bag

11. Battery (electric-start

models only)

Figure 6

5. Oil ﬁll/Dipstick

12. Cutting height levers (4)

6. Recoil start handle

13. Battery charger

(electric-start models

only)

3. Install the battery cover.

7. Blade control bar

4. Charging the Battery

Procedure

Operation

Attachments/Accessories

Electric-start models only

Refer to Charging the Battery in the Maintenance

section.

A selection of Lawn-Boy approved attachments and

accessories are 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

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install

the dipstick (Figure 9).

Gasoline is extremely ﬂammable and explosive.

A ﬁre or explosion from gasoline can burn you

and others.

• To prevent a static charge from igniting the

gasoline, place the container and/or mower

directly on the ground before ﬁlling, not in a

vehicle or on an object.

• Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is

cold. Wipe up spills.

• Do not handle gasoline when smoking or

around an open ﬂame or sparks.

• Store gasoline in an approved fuel container,

out of the reach of children.

Figure 9

2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level

(Figure 9). If the oil level is below the Add mark on

the dipstick, slowly pour oil into the oil ﬁll tube to

raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick.

Do not overﬁll. (Max. ﬁll: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE

30 detergent oil with an API service classiﬁcation of

SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.)

Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline

from a major name-brand service station (Figure 8).

Important: To reduce starting problems, add

fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with

gasoline less than 30 days old.

Note: If you overﬁll the engine, pour some oil out

of it as directed in Changing the Engine Oil.

3. Install the dipstick.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into

contact with the moving blade, causing serious

injury.

Figure 8

• Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts

to stop.

• Do not put your ﬁngers under the housing

when adjusting the cutting height.

If the engine has been running, the mufﬂer will

be hot and can severely burn you. Keep away

from the hot mufﬂer.

Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all four wheels

to the same height.

Note: To raise the mower, move all the cutting height

levers forward; to lower the mower, move the all the

cutting height levers rearward (Figure 10).

Figure 12

1. Blade control bar

3. Turn the ignition key (Figure 13) (electric-start

models only) or pull recoil start handle (Figure 14).

Figure 10

1. Raise the mower

2. Lower the mower

Note: The cutting height settings are 1 inch (25 mm);

1-1/2 inch (38 mm); 2 inches (51 mm); 2-1/2 inches

(64 mm); 3 inches (76 mm); 3-1/2 inches (89 mm); and

4 inches (102 mm).

Figure 13

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 (models 10643C and 10644C only)

(Figure 11).

Figure 14

Note: If the mower does not start after several

attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Figure 11

Note: If the air temperature is below 55°F (13°C),

ﬁrmly push the primer in 5 times.

2. Hold the blade control bar (Figure 12) against the

handle.

Using the Self-propel Drive

Self-propel models only

Mulching the Clippings

Your mower comes from the factory ready to mulch the

grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.

To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the self-propel

drive bar (Figure 15) toward the handle and hold it.

If the grass bag is on the mower, remove it (refer to

Removing the Grass Bag) before mulching the clippings.

Bagging the Clippings

Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and

leaf clippings from the lawn.

A worn grass bag could allow small stones

and other similar debris to be thrown in the

operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in

serious personal injury or death to the operator

or bystanders.

Figure 15

1. Self-propel drive bar

Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged,

install a new Lawn-Boy replacement bag.

To disengage the self-propel drive, release the self-propel

drive bar.

Note: The maximum self-propel ground speed is ﬁxed.

To reduce the ground speed, increase the space between

the self-propel drive bar and the handle.

The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can

result in serious personal injury.

Stopping the Engine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to

stop before leaving the operating position.

To stop the engine, release the blade control bar

(Figure 16).

Installing the Grass Bag

1. Lift up the rear deﬂector (Figure 17).

Note: Remove the ignition key when you leave the

mower (electric-start mowers only).

Important: When you release the blade control

bar, both the engine and blade should stop within

3 seconds. If they do not stop properly, stop using

your mower immediately and contact an Authorized

Service Dealer.

Figure 17

Figure 16

1. Rear deﬂector

2. Insert the grass bag handle onto the notches on the

handle brackets (Figure 17).

– Walk at a slower pace while mowing.

– Raise the cutting height on your mower.

– Cut the grass more frequently.

Removing the Grass Bag

1. Lift up the rear deﬂector (Figure 17).

2. Lift the grass bag handle out from the notches on the

handle brackets and remove the bag from the mower.

– Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full

swath with each pass.

3. Close the rear deﬂector.

– Set the cutting height on the front wheels one

notch lower than the rear wheels. For example,

set the front wheels at 2 inches (51 mm) and the

rear wheels at 2-1/2 inches (64 mm).

Operating Tips

General Mowing Tips

• Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and

other debris that the blade could hit.

Cutting Leaves

• After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn

shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to

make more than one pass over the leaves.

• Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. Never

deliberately mow over any object.

• If the mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate,

immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire

from the spark plug, and examine the mower for

damage.

• If there are more than 5 inches (13 cm) of leaves

on the lawn, set the front cutting height one or two

notches higher than the rear cutting height.

• For best performance, install a new blade before the

cutting season begins.

• Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does

not cut the leaves ﬁnely enough.

• Replace the blade when necessary with a Lawn-Boy

replacement blade.

Cutting Grass

• Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time.

Do not cut below the 2 inch (51 mm) setting unless

the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth

begins to slow down. Refer to Adjusting the Cutting

Height.

• When cutting grass over 6 inches (15 cm) tall, mow

at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower;

then mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn

appearance. If the grass is too long, the mower may

plug and cause the engine to stall.

• 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.

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 for even fertilization.

• If the ﬁnished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try

one or more of the following:

– Replace the blade or have it sharpened.

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service

Maintenance Procedure

Interval

• Change the engine oil.

After the ﬁrst 5 hours

• Check the engine oil level.

• Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade control bar.

• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the mower.

Before each use or daily

• Replace the air ﬁlter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.

• Charge the battery for 24 hours (electric-start models only).

Every 25 hours

Before storage

• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage.

• Change the engine oil.

• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).

• Refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual for any additional yearly maintenance

procedures.

Yearly

Important: Refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual for additional maintenance procedures.

Preparing for Maintenance

1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak.

Gasoline is ﬂammable, explosive and can cause

personal injury.

2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug

(Figure 18) before performing any maintenance

procedure.

Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline with

a hand pump; never siphon.

Figure 18

1. Spark plug wire

3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s),

connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.

Important: Before tipping the mower to change

the oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel tank

to run dry through normal usage. If you must

tip the mower prior to running out of fuel, use a

hand fuel pump to remove the fuel. Always tip

the mower onto its side with the dipstick down.

Replacing the Air Filter

Service Interval: Every 25 hours

1. Use a screw driver to open the air ﬁlter cover

(Figure 19).

Figure 21

Figure 19

3. Tip the mower onto its side, with the dipstick down,

to drain the used oil out through the oil ﬁll tube

(Figure 22).

2. Replace the air ﬁlter (Figure 20).

Figure 20

Figure 22

3. Install the cover.

4. Slowly pour oil into the oil ﬁll tube until the oil level

reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 21). Do

not overﬁll. (Max. ﬁll: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30

detergent oil with an API service classiﬁcation of SF,

SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.)

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the ﬁrst 5 hours

Yearly

Change the engine oil after the ﬁrst 5 operating

hours; change it yearly thereafter.

Note: If you overﬁll the engine, pour some oil out

of it as directed in step 3 above.

Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil

to warm it. Warm oil ﬂows better and carries more

contaminants.

5. Install the dipstick securely.

6. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling

center.

1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedures; refer to

Preparing for Maintenance.

2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 21).

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.

Charging the Battery

Service Interval: Every 25 hours

Electric-start models only

Warning

The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can

result in serious personal injury.

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

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.

Wear gloves when servicing the blade.

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.

Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.

2. Tip the mower onto its side, with the air ﬁlter up.

3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady.

Charge the battery for 24 hours initially, then monthly

(every 25 starts) or as needed. Always use the charger

in a sheltered area and charge the battery at room

temperature (70° or 22° C) whenever possible.

4. Remove the blade (turn the blade bolt

counterclockwise), saving all the mounting hardware.

5. Install the new blade (turn the blade bolt clockwise)

and all mounting hardware (Figure 24).

1. Connect the charger to the mower wire harness

located below the ignition key (Figure 23).

Figure 23

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.

Replacing the Fuse

Electric-start models only

Figure 24

If the battery does not charge or the engine does not run

with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown. Replace

it with a 40-amp plug-in type fuse. Refer to Installing

the Fuse.

Important: Position the curved ends of the

blade to point toward the mower housing.

6. Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to

⋅

60 ft-lb (82 N m).

Replacing the Blade

Service Interval: Yearly

⋅

Important: A bolt torqued to 60 ft-lb (82 N m)

is very tight. While holding the blade with a

block of wood, put your weight behind the

ratchet or wrench and tighten the bolt securely.

This bolt is very difﬁcult to overtighten.

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.

Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cleaning the Mower

Cable

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

Self-propel models only

Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if

the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the

self-propel drive cable.

The mower may dislodge material from under

the mower 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. With the engine running on a ﬂat paved surface,

spray a stream of water in front of the right rear

wheel (Figure 26).

The water will splash into the path of the blade,

cleaning out the clippings.

Figure 25

1. 1 to 1-1/2 inches (25 to 38 4. Cable support nut

mm)

Figure 26

2. Self-propel drive bar

3. Cable jacket

5. Cable support

2. When no more clippings come out, stop the water

and move the mower to a dry area.

2. Hold the self-propel bail 1 to 1-1/2 inches (25 to 38

mm) from the handle (Figure 25).

3. Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the housing

to prevent it from rusting.

3. Pull down the cable jacket (toward the mower) until

there is no slack in the cable (Figure 25).

4. Tighten the nut on the cable support.

5. Release the self-propel drive bar and ensure that the

cable is loose.

Note: The cable must be loose with the self-propel

drive bar in the released position; otherwise, the

mower may creep when the bar is disengaged.

Folding the Handle

Storage

Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place.

Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can

damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating

condition.

Preparing the Mower for

Storage

• Do not damage the cables when folding or

unfolding the handle.

• If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized

Service Dealer.

Gasoline vapors can explode.

• Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.

1. Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the

handle freely (Figure 27).

• Do not store the mower 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.

2. Run the mower until the engine stops from running

out of fuel.

3. Prime the engine and start it again.

4. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can

no longer start the engine, it is sufﬁciently dry.

5. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and connect

the wire onto the retaining post.

6. Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil

through the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope

slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the

cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the

off-season.

Figure 27

7. Loosely install the spark plug.

1. Handle knob (2)

8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.

9. Charge the battery for 24 hours, then unplug the

battery charger an store the mower in an unheated

area. If you must store the mower in a heated

area, you must charge the battery every 90 days

(electric-start models only).

2. Move the handle forward as shown in Figure 27.

Removing the Mower from

Storage

1. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly

using the starter to blow the excess oil from the

cylinder.

2. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque

wrench to 15 ft-lb (20 N⋅m).

3. Charge the battery for 24 hours (electric-start models

only).

4. Connect the wire to the spark plug.

The Lawn-Boy No-Worry Warranty

A Two-Year Full Warranty (45 day Limited Warranty for Commercial Use)

A Three-Year Power Train Full Warranty for Residential Use (Limited Warranty for Commercial use)

20 in.

Mulching/

Rear Bagging

Lawn Mower

The Lawn-Boy Tru-Start Commitment

A Three-Year Full Warranty (Not applicable for Commercial Use)

Conditions and Products Covered

under the No-Worry Warranty

•

Pickup and delivery charges

Operational misuse, neglect, or accidents

Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than an Authorized

Lawn-Boy Service Dealer

Lawn-Boy® Inc. and its afﬁliate, Lawn-Boy Warranty Company, pursuant

to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Lawn-Boy

Product used for residential purposes*, if defective in materials or

workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component

for the periods listed below.

•

Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difﬁculties due to the

following:

–

Failure to follow proper maintenance procedures

Rotary mower blade striking an object

This Warranty applies to all 20 in. Lawn-Boy lawn mowers and their

accessories. This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you

must pay transportation costs.

Contaminants in the fuel system

Improper fuel (consult your Operator’s Manual if in doubt)

The following time periods apply from the date of purchase:

Failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non-use

over one month

Products

Warranty Period

Product and Attachments

Power Train** (Engine and Transmission)

2 year full warranty

3 year full warranty

1 year

•

Special operational conditions where starting may require more than

two pulls:

Batteries

Wear Items (Belts, blades, blade adaptors,

grass bags, cables, and wheels)

90 days

–

First time starts after extended period of non-use over one month

or seasonal storage

Cool temperature starts such as those found in early spring and

late autumn

Limited Warranty

under the No-Worry Warranty for Commercial Use

Improper starting procedure

Gas-powered Lawn-Boy Products used at more than one location, or used

for institutional or rental use, are warranted for 45 days against defects

in materials or workmanship. Components failing due to normal wear

are not covered by this warranty.

If you are having difﬁculty starting your unit, please check the Operator’s

Manual to ensure that you are using the correct starting procedures. This

can save an unnecessary visit to a Service Dealer.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

Coverage under the Tru-Start Commitment

If you think that your Lawn-Boy Product contains a defect in materials or

workmanship, or if a normal, able-bodied adult can no longer start your

product’s engine in one or two pulls, follow this procedure:

Lawn-Boy® Inc. and its afﬁliate, Lawn-Boy Warranty Company, pursuant

to an agreement between them, jointly promise that your Tru-Start engine,

when used for residential purposes*, will start on the ﬁrst or second pull

for three (3) years from the date of purchase, if you provide the routine

maintenance it requires, or we will ﬁx it free of charge.

1. Contact any Authorized Lawn-Boy Service Dealer to arrange service

at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, refer to

the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory (look under “Lawn

Mowers”) or access our web site at www.Lawn-Boy.com. You may

also call the numbers listed in item #3 to use the 24-hour Lawn-Boy

Dealer locator system.

This Warranty applies to all 20 in. Lawn-Boy lawn mowers. This warranty

covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation costs.

This Lawn-Boy Commitment does not apply when the product is used

commercially.*

2. Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the

Service Dealer. The dealer will diagnose the problem and determine

if it is covered under warranty.

The following applies to both

the No-Worry Warranty and the Tru-Start Commitment

3. If for any reason you are dissatisﬁed with the Service Dealer’s

analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at: Customer

Care Department, Consumer Division, Lawn-Boy Warranty Company,

8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420-1196; or call

us toll free at 866-216-6032 (U.S. customers) or 866-216-6031

(Canadian customers).

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain your Lawn-Boy Product by following the maintenance

procedures described in the Operator’s Manual. Such routine

maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.

General Conditions

Items and Conditions Not Covered

All repairs covered by these warranties must be performed by an

Authorized Lawn-Boy Service Dealer using Lawn-Boy approved

replacement parts.

There is no other express warranty except for special emission system

coverage on some products. This express warranty does not cover the

following:

Neither Lawn-Boy® Inc. nor Lawn-Boy Warranty Company is liable

for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with

the use of the Lawn-Boy Products covered by these warranties,

including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment

or service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use

pending completion of repairs under these warranties.

•

Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as ﬁlters, fuel,

lubricants, oil changes, spark plugs, air ﬁlters, blade sharpening/worn

blade on mowers, cable/linkage adjustments, or brake and clutch

adjustments

•

Any product or part which has been altered or misused and requires

replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance

Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential

damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to you.

Repairs necessary due to improper battery care, failure to use fresh

fuel (less than one month old), or failure to properly prepare the unit

prior to any period of non-use over one month

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state.

Countries Other than the United States or Canada

Customers who have purchased Lawn-Boy products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Lawn-Boy Distributor (Dealer)

to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisﬁed with your Distributor’s service or have difﬁculty

obtaining guarantee information, contact the Lawn-Boy importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Lawn-Boy Warranty Company.

*Residential purposes means use of the product on the same lot as your home. Use at more than one location, or institutional or rental use, is considered

commercial use and the commercial use warranty would apply.

**Power Train coverage includes engine and transmission only. The transmission is deﬁned as the gear case, internal components, and axles.

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