MOWER Model INSTRUCTION BOOK22406x9A This Instruction Book contains informationfor several models. Read and keep this book for future reference. This book contains important information on SAFETY,,ASSEMBLY, OPERATION,AND MAINTENANCE PRODUCT INFORMATION The ownermustbe certainthat all the productInformationis includedwiththe unit. This Informationincludes the INSTRUC'nONBOOKS, the REPLACEMENTPARTSandthe WARRANTIES. This Informationmust be includedto makesure statelaws andotherlawsarefollowed.
MURRAY, INC. TwoYear UmitedWarranty Murray,Inc.
OWNER'S INFORMATION Thisinstructionbookis writtenfora personwithsomemechanicalability.Likemost servicebooks, notellthe steps are described.Steps an howto loosenor tightenfsstenarsare steps anyonecan followwith some mechanicalability. Reed andfollowthese instructions beforeyouuse the unit. Know your product: If you understandthe unitand howthe unitoperates,youwill get the best performance.Asyou reedthis manual,comparetheiUuatraSons tothe unit.Learnthe Ioc_ion end the funclJenof the controls.
IMPORTANT Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers. Thiscuttingmachineis capableofamputatinghandsandfeet endthrowingobjects.Failureto obsan/e the followingsafety instructionscouldresultin sedousinjuryor death. I. General Operation tJonwhich can cause drowsinessor eJfest yourabilityto operatethismachinesafely. 1. Read, understand, and follow all Instrucifons an the machine and In the manual(s). 15. Neveroperatemowerin wet grass.
IMPORTANT nect the sparkplugwire,and keepthe wire away from the plugto prevent accidental starting.Alwayswear eye protectionwhen you make adjustmentsor repelrs. DO NOn. Do notmowneardrop-alia, ditches,orembankments.The operatorcouldlossfooting or balance. 4. Keep eli nuts and belts, eopenlally blade sttanhmant bolts, tight and keep equipment In good condition, 5. Never tamper with safety devices. Check theirproperoperationregularly, Tragicaccidents canoccurifthe operator isnat 8.
SAFE MOWING Ev t:4_sonwho uses power equipment = -anpro and :'--"-'_.'_-,use safe andunsafe mowing pranalv_'_H'="., _L. "oXt feW nages Cm't_tully, tl_. R,m=,t.-.-:.,... Y_o_an themow- "t'heycannmp_t_":'_-'_ u@==H nr hes not re/_l not oroDeltV_me iil_,ug_ul = _v. _l'_u-cqions on the un)tbeforeesir,g _t4o{ _e'fi_t'timo. This can result;n unsafewe dangedngthe operator,bystanders,and the equlpmont.Anomerresult can be apoer sppeerance of the ares mowed. GUIDE g_cv.
SAFE MOWING bruises,or evanputoutan eye. Oftanthe gersonhurtbya thrownobjectisa bystandersuch as a child,anotherfamily memberor a neighber. Keep people and iL_tScompletelyaway fromthe mowing area, Directthe mower'sdischorgeswayfromareas wherepeoplecanbe. Planrllngyour mowing pettsm has a double benefit.It canreduce chancesofan in uryand make the c san up aftermowingeas sr. walls, or major inclinesintheareatobs Are there dltch_,_ cut?Plan the mowing pattemtoavoldsuch I[ v L_ danger areas. In- _\ F'] clines a
SAFE MOWING Use onlyodglnalequipmentor approvedsubedtutioas es esrvice parts.If you nesdprofesslonal cowIce, select e snop that is an AuthorizedService Center for your brandof n-c:N_er, if youptento sewicathe up.ityourseif, foflowdir_'ifons in the InstructionBook. i GUIDE inthe reinisno funand it isdangerous.Always seek shatterInan aleotdcal storrn.In extmrnelydrymowingconditions,yoursafaty.
SAFE MOWING While mowing, if youhit a foreign object,stop the engine.Removethe sped
BEFORE • • STEPS TO FOLLOW MOWING Besum to dress corrantly.Weer herdshces, notsandals or tonnlsshoes. Examinethe blade.A bladethatisbent, cracked,or damaged muatbereplauedwitha factory replacementblade. Fillthe fuel tank outside.Clean offspilledfuel. Readend followtheOwner'sMenual,the instructionswiththe engine,andthe instructionswlth any attachments.Owner'sMenual instruc_onsare for yourcefsty andthe safety of others. Exhaust fumesare dangerous.Startthe 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 opiating position, follow the steps below. LowerHandle Offset Hole 1. Remove the mower from the carton. 2. Put the lower handle In the operating pesltlon. Make sure the lower handle Is betwsen the Iocldng tabs (Rgure 1). 3. Put the upper handle In the operating position.Tightenthe wlngnuts.
PREPARATION 6. Rotate the lower handle around (FIgum4).Mountthelowarhandlatothe handle brackets. 8. Fasten the upper handle to the lower handle with the bolts end wlngnuts (Figure 4). 7. Attenh the Iowor handle to the handle brackets w;th the bolls and wlngnuts. (Figure1). 9. Secure the control cables to the lower handle with the cable ties.
PREPARATION HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE Santhe ung_nemanufacturer'sinstructions for the typeofge_;olineandoilto use. Beforeyou usethe unit,readthe informstion onsafety,opera6ofl,maintenance,andstorage. WARNING: Follow the engine manufacturer's Instructions for the type of gasoline and oil to use. Always use a safety gseowhen adding gasoline to the enline container. Do not smoke gine. When inside an enclosure, do not fig with gseogne.
PREPARATION MULCHER PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION A WARNING: Before you remove or Install the mulcher kit, dlsconnect the wire to the spark plug. On some modelsthe mulcherkitis installedat the factory.Toconvertfroma mulcher to aside discharge,removethe mulcherplats. Aside dischargemowercanbe convertedto a mulching mower by installing the mulcher plate as follows: 1. Raisethe chutedeflector(Figure 5). 2. Mount the tab on the top of the mulcher plete to the inside of the mowerhousing. 3.
OPERATION ENGINE STOP LEVER Releaeathe engine stop lever and the engine end the blade will automatically stop. To run the engine, hold the engine stop lever in the Operating position (I-igure 7). Before you start the engine, oporate the engine stop lever severaiUmes. Make sure the cable moves easily. A 3. 4. 5. WARNING: Always usa • safety gsaollne container. Do not smoke when adding gasoline to the fuel tank. When Inside an enclosure, do not add gasoline.
MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Uaethefollowingmaintenencesectiontokeep your unitin good operaUnjJoonditlon. All the maintenanceinformationfor the engine is in the "EngineInstructionBook".Beforeyoustart the engine,read this book. 1. For maximum performsace,lubdcatethe wheels end all pivotpointswithengineoil every 25 hours. 2. To lubricatethe engine, refer to the =EngineInstructionBook". NOTE: Do not lubricate the engine stop cable.
MAINTENANCE BLADE SERVICE s. WARNING: Before you Inspect the blade or the blade adapter, 6, plug, If the the blade hits isconnect wire to an theobject, spark stop the engine. Dlaconneet the wire to the spark plug. Check the unit for damage. Frequentlycheckthe bladefor wearor damage suchas cracks.Frequentlycheckthe bolt that holdsthe blade. Keep the bolttighLIf the blade hitsan object,atopthe engine.Disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Check the bladeadapter fordamage.
MAINTENANCE 5. 6. Make sure the blade is balanoad. Use a =orewddver and hold t_e blade parallel to the ground as shown. A blade that Is bal. ancad will stay parallel to the ground. If the blade is not balanced, the heavy end will rotatetoward the ground. Sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. A new blade will cut better than a badly worn blade. Every two years replace the old blade with a factory replacement blade. Push in on lower handle. CHECK THE LEVEL OF CUT Testthe unitin asmallarea.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART The Engine will not start. 1. Move the throttlecontrolleverto the FAST or START position. 2. Make surethe fueltank is filledwith clas_ gasoline.Do notusa old gasoline. 3. On e cold engine, pushthe primerbuttan(optionalon anme models)fivetimes. 4. Make surethe wire for the spark plugis connectedto the spark plug. 5. Adjustthe Carburetor.See the "EngineInstructionBook'. 6. There is too muchgasolinein the engine cylinder.Remove anddry the sparkplug.
MODEL 22406x9A REPAIR PARTS 24 \ 6 / 21 3 19 \ 4 2 25 25 J 11 26 F-g852g 20
MODEL 22406x9A KEY NO. $ # REPAIR PARTS DESCRIPTION PART NO.
MODEL 22406x9A REPAIR PARTS 13 14 8 12 4 15 2 KEY NO. DESCNPliON KEY NO. DESCRIPllON PARTNO. PARTNO.
MODEL 22406x9A REPAIR PARTS Look at the Illustrations, Select the wheel from the following chart. WHEELSIZE & TYPE S-inchPias6c, White 7-1rich Plastic, White 7-inch_ LightGray 7-inchP1a_, DarkGray 8-inchPI_ White 8_klchPlas_, _I_ Gray 8-1rich PlaCe,DarkGray 8-inchMeted, White B-inch_ Bearing, while 8-inchBallBearing, LightGray 8-inchBeBBearing, DarkGray 14-inch,White A B C 42174 .... 71148 20_70 .... 71596 672086 .... 71596 6720_5 20104 .... 20271 20104 .... 672080 71598 .... 672060 43273 .... 43414 .
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SLOPE GUIDE On a riding mowf to dsformlrm ff • stops Is safe to mow: (1) disengage the blade{s), !2) put the unit In reverse, and (3) by to back Mrelgbt up the slope, it you uan back up the elope, it is 9anmldly safe to mow, However, it you do now_ anfe, or If you •re not €ompleis/y sure, uanthis guide anddo not mow • Mope that Is greater than 15 degree_ If the riding mower Is used wlfll a pull-bahlnd or rear mounted attachment, do not operate the unit on • slope that Is greater than 10 degrees.
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Onlyuneafaotory repairpa_Repakpa_s,except fortheeagina orthe_mmisal_. m _ _ _e _ _ theunitwespurchesod, a esMceshoprecomrnended bytheotore,= mlaz_lodzed _ _ _nd In_ _ _..gesofthetelephone directofy. Ifyoucannot getarepair pintores_ asdescdpsd ebb.e,callorwritetotheCentral PrateDistn_otor shownbek)w. Whenyouorder,include thefolowlng inlormalion: (1)_Cm'nplete ModelNumber (see name.plate), (2)DateofManufacture, (3)Comp_ePartNumber,(4)DeSCdl_on, (b") Quan_ty.