MOWER Model INSTRUCTION BOOK20456xgA This InstructionBookcontainsinformationfor severalmodels. Readand keepthisbookfor futurereference. This book containsimportantinformationon SAFETY,, ASSEMBLY,OPERATION,AND MAINTENANCE. PRODUCTINFORMATION The owner must be certain that all the product Information Is Included with the unit. This Information Includes the INSTRUCTION BOOKS, the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES. This information must be Included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed.
MURRAY, INC, Two Year Umlted Warranty Murray,Inc.
OWNER'S INFORMATION Thisinstruction bookiswrittenfor sp_son withsomemechanicalability. Likemostserviosbooks, notall the steps are described.Stepson howto loosenortightenfestanemare stepsanyonecan follow with some mechanicalability.Read and followthese instxuctiansbeforeyou usethe unit. Know your product: If youunderstandthe unit and how the unitoperetos,youwillget the best performance.As youread this manual, comparethe illustrationstothe unit.Lesmthe locationand the functionofthe conb'ols.
IMPORTANT Safe Operation Practices for Walk- Behind Mowers. Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsend feetandthrowingobjects.Failureto observe the followingse_y instructionscoutdresultin eedousinjuryor death. ifon which can cause drowsinassor effect yourabilityto operatethismachinesafely. Read, understand,end follow all Instrun15. Neveroparetemowarin wetgrass.Always ltons on the machineandJnthe manual(s).
IMPORTANT DONOR nectthe sparkplugwire,andkeepthe wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.Alwayswear eye protectionwhen you makeadjustmentsor repairs. Do not mowneardrop-offs, ditches,or era. benkmente.Theoporatorcouldlosefooting or balance. Do not mow excessivelysteep slopes. Do notmowon watg_'ass.Reducedfooting c_JId causeslipping. III. Children 4. Keep all nuts and bolts, especially blade sttschment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. 5. Never tamper with safety devices.
SAFE MOWING Every person who uses power equipment mostlearnthe differencebetweenproperand improperuse, safe and unsafemowingpractices. Read the next few pages carefully. They can help you lesm. Too oftenthe mower user is inexgedooced, not properly instruoted, or has notreed the InsthJctlooBook andinstruc_oosonthe unitbeforeusing it for the flintt_me.Thiscanresultin unsafeuse endangedngthe operator,bystanders,and the equipment.Anotherresult can be a poor appeanmce of the area mowed.
SAFE MOWING GUIDE bruise_,or even putoutan eye. Oltan_e gersonhurtbyathrown ob actIsabystandersuch as a child,anotherfamily member or a neighbor. _ pecpleand.L)ptscompletelyaway irom me mowing area. Dirantthe mower'sdischarge awayfromareaswhere peoplecan be. Pfanrdngyour mowingpattern has a double benefit.It canreduce chancesofan in my and makethe cleanup aftermowing eas ar. Are there ditches, _naslntheareatobe wails, orthe major in-_ cut?.Plan mowing pattarnto avoldsuch I[ areas.
SAFE MOWING GUIDE Use onlyodginolequlpmantor approvedsubstitutionsss sanriceporte.If younesdprofesslonci sauce, select a shop that is an AuthorizedService Center for your brand of mower.If youplonto cervice the unityoursaif, follow directionsin the Insh'uctionBook. inthe rainisno funandtiis dangerous.AJweys seek sholterInan aiantdcai storm.Inextremelydrymowingconditions,yoursefstyglsssos conserve a dual purposeby prateatingyour eyesfromdustondthrownobsots, olso a dust or po an mask can be holptut.
SAFE MOWING VV'_t. moving, _fyou hit_.fo_.ignob iect, Stop the engine.R.mOvethespe_ plugwlre_lu'_ full e_d Make thorougty /_.__ :_hp__erl_ ere,4m,_nY aoe nece_ary ,,=-p=.m --". = '...... ...... _.._=,*=to_t_ate e=n_,e,,y, starting,tu,t,u the ="_Hmo{ne{mmediatetys_nd_'kt_ -_ _i-Vib_ation is generalty a wm'rm_._ _. Keepell _, bolts,andsc_ewst_gm' The blade is the most dangerouspart of the mower =u_dalsothe m_t _emtcPt_ci_ _t_e teinlng a nlce lawn aPl_ ._. 'up• -.. GUIDE _.
BEFORE • • STEPS TO FOLLOW MOWING Be sum to dresscorrsctty.Wear herdshoes,notsendals or tennisshces. Examinethe blade.A blade thatis bent,crocked,or damagedmust beraplscedwithafactory replacementblade. RII the fuel tank outside.Clean offspilledfuel. Readaud follow the Owner'sManueJ,the inslructianswiththe angina,andthe instrustJons with any attachmants. Owner'sManual instructionsare for yoursafety andthe safety of others. Exhaustfumes are daugerous.Startthe engineoutside.
PREPARATION UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS The mowerwas fullyassembledstthe facto(y. When the mower was put In the carton,the handlewas putin the storagepo6ition.To put the handlein the oper_ng position,followthe steps below. Offset Hole Lower 1. Remove the mowerfrom the carton. 2. Putthe lower handle Inthe opetutlng posilion (Figure1). Heir Pin Upper Pin 3. Remove the hair pins from the lowerpin, Attach the hairpinsto the upper pins. 4. Put the upper handle in the operating position.Tightenthe knobs.
PREPARATION CAUTION: Do not bend the control 7, Installtheheir pin onthe dghtandleft handle bracket (Figure 1). cables. A cable that Is bent or damaged mum be replaced. 4. Remove the hair pin from the dght and left handle bracket. (Figure 1) 5. Remove the lower handle from the han6. dle brackets (Figure 1). Rotate the lower handle 8. Fasten the upper handle to the lower handle with the bolts and wlngnots (Figure 4). mound 9. Secme the €ontrol cables to the lower handle with the cable ties.
PREPARATION HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE GRASS BAG 1. To attachthe supporttube, pullthe rear of the beg through the front opening (Figure5). Front 2. Look fo_ e small opening in the grass bag next to the tag START LOOP HERE (Figure 6). Slide the small opening in the grass bag onto the support tube. 3. Slidethe gmu bagontothesupl:N)rttube until the grass beg meterisl is gathered onto one side of the support tube (Figure7).
PREPARATION 4. Continue to slide the grass bag onto the support tuba until the grass bag mntedal is gathered onto the top of the support tube (Figure 8). Frame Assembly Figure9 Rgura 8 Frame Assembly / 5. Push the support tuba end bag through the fTontopeninguntilonlythe twoends of the supporttube ere visible (Figure9), 6, Slidethe frame sssembly intothe ends of the support tuba (Figure9). Figure1( cTo_°P, er 7. Make surethe handle Is on the ontsldeof the grassbeg (Figure10). 8.
PREPARATION HOW TO MOUNT THE GRASS BAG 1. To mount the grass bag on the mower, rsisethe rear door. Hold the handle ofthe A grass bag. Put the grass bag In the opera_ing position (Figure 12). Lower the rear door. IMPORTANT:. Make surethe hooks, on each side of the frame assembly, are mounted on the pivot rod. WARNING: Do not use the grass bag unless the cover Is In the oporating postlon.
PREPARATION HOWTO DISCHARGEOUT THE SIDE Wingnut 1. Stop the engine. 2. Loosenthe wfngnut (Rgure 14). 3. Move the chute deflector to the open SIDE DISCHARGE position. 4. Tightenthe wlngnut. 5. If equipped,removethe grass bag. Make su¢ethe rear door is completelyclosed. ChuteDeflector HOW TO MULCH 1. Stop the engJne. Rgure 14 Wlngnut 2. Loosenthe wlngnut (Figure 15). 3. Move the chute deflector to the closed MULCH poeition. 4. Tighten the wingnut. 5. if equipped, removethe grass beg.
PREPARATION HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE Seethe enginemonufacturer'sir,atructions fo_ the type of gasolineandoilto use. Beforeyou usethe unit,readthe informationonsafety,operation,maintenance,and storage. WARNING: Follow the engine manufacturer's Insl?ucUons for the type of gasoline and oll to use. Always use a safety gesowhen adding gasoline to the enline container. Do not smoke gine. When Inside an enclosure, do not flu with gasoline.
OPERATION ENGINE STOP LEVER Rsteasethe engine stop lever andtheengine and the blade will automatloollystop. To run the engine, holdthe engine stop lever in the Operating position (Figure16). Beforeyou startthe engine, operatethe engine stop lover severaltimes. Make surethe cablemoves easily. WARNING: Always use a safety gsaoiine container. Do not smoke tank. an enclosure, when When addinginside gasoline to the fuel do not add gsaollne.
MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Usethefollowingmsintananceasctionto keep your unitIn good operatlnpcondition.Allthe maintenanceinformationmr the engine is in the "EngineIPatmctionBook'. Befereyoustart the engine, read thisbook. 1. For maximumperformance,lubdcatethe wheelsand all pivotpointswithengineoil every 25 hours. 2. To lubricatethe engine, referto the =Engine InstructionBook'. NOTE: Do not lubdcste the engine mp cable.
MAINTENANCE BLADE SERVICE WARNING: Before you Inspect the blade or the blade adapter, plug. If the blade dleconnect the wirehits to an the object, spark stop the engine. Disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Check the unit for damage. A Blad_ead Frequently check the blade for wear or damage such as cracks. Frequently check the bolt that ho_dsthe blade. Keep the bolt tight. If the blade hits an object, atop the engine. Disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Check the blade adapter for damage.
MAINTENANCE die. Move the ands of the lower handle 3. past the lockingpinsor lockingtabs. Rotstethe handleforwmd ovm the engine as shown. Make sure the cables are not damaged. Folding Handle = m I I paralelto I Ground I Rgure 21 CHECK THE LEVEL OF CUT Test the unit in a smell area. If the height of cut is not level or if the cut grass is not discharged, the cause can be: (1) the blade is bent or damaged, (2) the blade is not sharp, (3) a worn blade, (4) or a broken blade adapter.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART The Engine will not start. 1. Move the throttle controllever to the FAST or START position. 2. Make sum the fuoitank is filled with clanngasoline.Do not use old gasoline. 3. On a coldongine, pushthe pdmerbutton(optionalon some models)five times. 4. Make sure the wirefar the sparkplug is connectodto the sperk plug. 5. Adjustthe Carburetor.See the "EngineInslxuctionBook'. 6. There is ton muchgasolinein the enginecylinder.Remove and drythe sparkplug.
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SLOPE GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL THEE, A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER UNE POLE, OR A FENCE. I ) Operate • walk-behind mower mcrossthe face of slopes, never up or down slopes. I I,._J I On, ddlng mower to d_m_rnlneIf, Jope I1 Hfe to mow: (1) dlswlglge the blade(s), (2_put the unit In revert•, and (3).t_/.to back at_l_ht UPldtheo $1opL If you can back up the atop•, It Jsgent•ally ssfo tq...mow.H.ow_, _ _ do _.f_ _.
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Onlyuseafantory repairpart.Repairpans,except fortheengine ortheVansmission, m_ _ _e mm_ theunitwuspurcbosad, aservice sbopreonmmended bythestore,oranau_ se_ sbopfotmd intheyelow pagesof'_etolephone directoly.lf youceonotgeta repair poJtorse_ asdescr,_ _, _ __ __ _ PartsDb_butor shown bofow. Y_nan youo_er,include thefolowing kl_rmatkxl: (1) Compl_ModelNumber (see natus_ato), (2)DateofManufacture, (3)Complete Pad;Number, (4)DanafplJon, (5)Q_an_y.