Model 20606x9A This InstructionBook containsinformationfor severalmodels. Readand keep this bookfor futurereference. This book containsimportantinformationon SAFETY,ASSEMBLY,OPERATION,AND MAINTENANCE. PRODUCTINFORMATION The owner must be certainthat all the productinformation is includedwith the unit. This informationincludes the INSTRUCTIONBOOKS, the REPLACEMENTPARTSand the WARRANTIES. This informationmust be includedto make surestate laws andother laws are followed.
MURRAY, INC. Two Year Limited Warranty Murray, Inc.
OWNER'S INFORMATION This instructionbook is wdtten for a person with some mechanical ability.Like most service books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical ability. Read and follow these instructions before you use the unit. Know your product: If you understand the unit and how the unit operates, you will get the best performance. As you read this manual, compare the illustrations to the unit.
IMPORTANT Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers. This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in serious injury or death. L General Operation 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s). Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the mower before starting. 2, Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
IMPORTANT DO NOT: nect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Always wear eye protection when you make adjustments or repairs. Do not mow near drep-offs, ditches, or embankments. The operator could lose footing or balance. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. 4. Keep all nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. 5. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regulady.
SAFE MOWING Every person who uses power equipment must learn the difference between proper and improper use, safe and unsafe mowing practices. Read the next few pages carefully. They can help you learn. Too often the mower user is inexperienced, not properly instructed, or has not read the Instruction Book and instructions on the unit before using it for the first time. This can result in unsafe use endangering the operator, bystanders, and the equipment.
SAFE MOWING GUIDE bruises, or even put out an eye. Often the person hurtby a thrown object is a bystander such as a child, another family member or a neighbor. Keep people and pets completely away from the mowing area. Direct the mower's discharge away from areas where people can be. Planning your mowing pattern has a double benefit. It can reduce chances of an injury and make the clean up after mowing easier.
SAFE MOWING GUIDE Use only original equipment or approved substitutions as service parts. If you need professional service, select a shop that is an Authorized Service Center for your brand of mower. If you plan to service the unit yourself, follow directions in the Instruction Book. L in the rein is no fun and it is dangerous. Always seek shelter in an electrical storm.
SAFE MOWING GUIDE While mowing, if you hit a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove the spark plug wire. Carefully and thoroughly inspect the mower for damage. Make necessary repairs before restarting. If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine immediately and check for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight. The blade is the most dangerous part of the mower and also the most important part in obtaining a nice lawn appearance.
STEPS TO FOLLOW BEFORE MOWING • • Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes. Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade. Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel. Read and follow the Owner's Manual, the instructionswith the engine, and the instructionswith any attachments. Owner's Manual instructions are for your safety and the safety of others. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. Start the engine outside.
PREPARATION UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS The mower was fully assembled at the factory. When the mower was put in the carton, the handle was put in the storage position. To put the handle in the operating position, follow the steps below. Offset Hole Lower 1. Remove the mower from the carton. Handle Bracket 2. Put the lower handle in the opereting position (Figure 1). Upper Pin 3. Remove the hair pins from the lower pin. Attach the hair pins to the upper pins. 4.
PREPARATION CAUTION: Do not bend the control cables. A cable that is bent or damaged must be replaced. 4. Remove the hair pin from the right and left handle bracket. (Figure 1) 5, Remove the lower handle from the han- 7. Install the hair pin on the rightand left handle bracket (Figure 1). 8. Fasten the upper handle to the lower handle with the bolts and wingnuta (Figure 4). dle brackets (Figure 1). 6. Rotate the lower handle around (Figure 4). Mount the lower handle to the handle brackets. 9.
PREPARATION HOWTO ASSEMBLETHE GRASSBAG 1. To attach the support tube, pull the rear of the bag through the front opening (Figure 5). Front Opening Figure 5 2. Look for a small opening in the grass bag next to the tag START LOOP HERE (Figure 6). Slide the smalt opening in the grass bag onto the support tube. 3. Slide t_e grass bag ontothe support tube until the grass bag material is gathered onto one side of the support tube (Figure 7).
PREPARATION 4. Continue to slide the grass bag onto the support tube until the grass bag material is gathered onto the top of the support tube (Figure 8). Grass Bag )port Tube Handle Figure 8 Frame Assembly / 5. Push the support tube and bag through the front opening until only the two ends of the support tube are visible (Figure 9). Clips 6. Slide the frame assembly into the ends of the support tube (Figure 9). Figure 1( Top Cover 7.
PREPARATION HOW TO MOUNT THE GRASS BAG 1. To mount the grass bag on the mower, raise the rear door. Hold the handle of the grass bag. Put the grass bag in the operating position (Figure 12). Lower the rear door. IMPORTANT: Make sure the 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 operating postion.
PREPARATION HOWTO DISCHARGEOUTTHESIDE Wingnut 1. Stop the engine. 2. Loosen the wingnut (Figure 14). 3. Move the chute deflector to the open SIDE DISCHARGE position. 4. Tighten the wingnut, 5. If equipped, remove the grass bag. Make sure the rear door is completely closed. HOWTO MULCH Chute Deflector 1. Stop the engine. Figure 14 Wingnut 2. Loosen the wingnut (Figure 15), 3, Move the chute deflector to the closed MULCH position. 4. Tighten the wingnut. 5. If equipped, remove the grass bag.
PREPARATION HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE See the engine manufacturer's instructions for the type of gasoline and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the informationon safety,operation, maintenance, and storage. WARNING: Follow the engine manufacturer's instructions for the type of gasoline and oil to use. Always use a safety gasowhen adding gasoline to the enline container. Do not smoke gine. When inside an enclosure, do not fill with gasoline.
OPERATION ENGINE STOP LEVER Release theengine stop lever and the engine and the blade will automatically stop. To run the engine, hold the engine stop lever in the Operating position (Figure 17). Before you start the engine, operate the engine stop lever several times. Make sure the cable moves easily. WARNING: For safe operation, the drive system must immediately disengage when the drive _IL system not If disengage lever is does released.
OPERATION HOW TO START ENGINE WARNING: To prevent an acci- WARNING: The blade when the engine runs. will rotate IMPORTANT: Before you start the engine, operate the engine stop lever several times. Make sure the engine stop cable moves freely. 6. NOTE: A two speed throttle control is located on the engine. Set the throttle control in the FAST position for cutting grass, bagging grass, and for extended engine life. 1. in the DISENGAGED position.
MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE 7. Use the following maintenance section to keep Check the front wheels. Make sure the front wheels tom freely. If the drivesystem does not disengage correctly, do not operate the mower until the drive system is edjusted or repaired by an authorized service center. your unit in good operating condition. All the maintenance information for the engine is in the "Engine InstruclJonBook". Before you start the engine, read this book.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO REMOVE THE DRIVE BELT 8. Remove the belt fromthe idler bracket (Figure 24). _IL 1. 2. NOTE: Make sure you replace the ddve belt only with a replacement belt from the factory. the belt, disconnect wire WARNING: Before you the remove from the spark plug. Remove the belt cover (Figure 22). Remove the front wheels. 9. To assemble the drive belt, reverse the above steps. Belt Cover PinionGear Washer t Whe Washer Figure 22 3. Remove the retainer ring and the spring pin (Figure 23).
MAINTENANCE BLADE SERVICE WARNING: Before you inspect the blade or the blade adapter, plug. If the the blade hits isconnect wire to an theobject, spark stop the engine. Disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Check the unit for damage. _k J Blade Adapter Blade Frequently check the blade for wear or damage such as cracks. Frequently check the bolt that holds the blade. Keep the bolt tight. If the blade hits an object, stop the engine. Disconnect the wire to the spark plug.
MAINTENANCE Blade 3. die. Move the ends of the lower handle past the locking pins or locking tabs. Rotate the handle forward over the engine as shown. Make sure the cables are not damaged. Folding Handle I File Screwdrivel Bladeisbalanced whenparallelto theground. Ground I I Figure 27 CHECK THE LEVEL OF CUT Test the unitin a small area.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART The Engine will not start. 1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST or START position. 2. Make sure the fuel tank is filled with clean gasoline. Do not use old gasoline. 3. On a cold engine, push the primer button (optional on some models) five times. 4. Make sure the wire for the spark plug is connected to the spark plug. 5. Adjust the Carburetor. See the =Engine Instruction Book". 6. There is too much gasoline in the engine cylinder. Remove and dry the spark plug.
MODEL 20606x9A 3 4 8 \ 9 5 11 ! 6 12 / 16 \ 11 13 2 11 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. KEY NO. 1 Handle,Upper(Black) 672665E701 8 Lever,Stop 672580E701 2 Handle,Lower(Black) 671917E701 9 Bracket,StopLever 43628BC 3 Bolt 26x256 11 Fastener,Cable 71372 4 Control,Drive 672580 12 Bolt 2x77 5 Locknut 15x116 13 Knob 71294 6 Cable,Stop 672551 16 Guide,Rope 71530 F-98528 25 DESCRIPTION PART NO.
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MODEL 20606x9A NOTE: On some models, the Grass Bag Assembly is an OPTIONAL ACCESSORY and is not included with the unit. On these models, the Grass Bag can be purchased and easily installed. 3 2 KEY NO. F-98528 DESCRIPTION PART NO.
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SLOPE GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE, A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE POLE, OR A FENCE, I I I bOperate a walk-behind mower across the face of slopes, never up or down slopes. I g mower up or down slopes, never across the face of slopes. On s riding mower to determine if a slope is safe to mow: (1) disengage the blade(s) (2) put the unit In reverse and (3) try to back straight up the slope. If you can back up the slope it Is generally safe to mow.
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Onlyusea factoryrepairpart.Repairparts,exceptfortheengineorthetransmission, areavaila_._',om_ store_.ere theunitwas purchased, a serviceshoprecommended bythestore,or anauthodzed serviceenopxouneinme yeaow pagesofthetelephone directory. Ifyoucannotgeta repairpartorserviceas described above,callorwritetotheCee_d PartsDistributor shownbelow.
