2005—Lawn-Boy, Inc.8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USAPrinted in the USAAll Rights ReservedOriginal Instructions (EN)Register your product at www.lawn-boy.comInsightLawn MowerModel No. 10684C—Serial No. 250000001 and UpForm No. 3352-938 Rev BOperator’s ManualIf you have questions or problems, contact us at www.lawn-boy.comor call toll free 1-866-216-6032 (US) or 1-866-216-6031 (Canada)before returning this product.IntroductionRead this manual carefully to learn how to operateand maintain your product properly and to avoid injuryand product damage. You are responsible foroperating the product properly and safely.You may contact Lawn-Boy directly atwww.lawn-boy.com for product and accessoryinformation, help finding a dealer, or to register yourproduct.Whenever you need service, genuine Lawn-Boyparts, or additional information, contact an AuthorizedService Dealer or Lawn-Boy Customer Service andhave the model and serial numbers of your productready. The illustration below identifies the location ofthe model and serial numbers on the product. Writethe numbers in the space provided below:Model #:Serial #:m-7915This manual identifies potential hazards and hassafety messages identified by the following words:• Danger signals an extreme hazard that willcause serious injury or death if you do not followthe recommended precautions.• Warning signals a hazard that may causeserious injury or death if you do not follow therecommended precautions.• Caution signals a hazard that may cause minoror moderate injury if you do not follow therecommended precautions.This manual uses two other words to highlightinformation. Important: calls attention to specialmechanical information and Note: emphasizesgeneral information worthy of special attention.WarningThe engine exhaust from this product containschemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductiveharm.Important: This engine is not equipped with a sparkarrester muffler. It is a violation of California PublicResource Code Section 4442 to use or operate thisengine on any forest-covered, brush-covered orgrass-covered land. Other states or federal areasmay have similar laws.This spark ignition system complies with CanadianICES-002.The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied forinformation regarding The U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) and the California EmissionControl Regulation of emission systems, maintenanceand warranty. Replacements may be ordered throughthe engine manufacturer.SafetyThis lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC bladesafety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawnmowers and the B71.1 specifications of the AmericanNational Standards Institute in effect at the time ofproduction.Read and understand the contents of this manualbefore the engine is ever started.This is the safety alert symbol. It is used toalert you to potential personal injury hazards.Obey all safety messages that follow this symbolto avoid possible injury or death.Improperly using or maintaining this mowercould result in injury or death. To reduce thispotential, comply with the following safetyinstructions.The following instructions have been adapted fromthe ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1—2003.