Model 22506x9A This InstructionBook containsinformationfor severalmodels. Read and keep this bookfor futurereference. This bookcontains importantinformationon SAFETY,,ASSEMBLY,OPERATION,AND MAINTENANCE. PRODUCTINFORMATION The owner must be certainthat all the productinformation is includedwiththe unit. This informationincludes the INSTRUCTIONBOOKS, the REPLACEMENTPARTSand the WARRANTIES. This informationmust be includedto makesure statelaws and other lawsare followed.
MURRAY, INC. Two Year Limited Warranty Murray, Inc.
OWNER'S INFORMATION This instructionbook iswritten 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. Asyou read this manual, compare the illustrationsto 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 instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. . 2. General 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. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
IMPORTANT DONOT: 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 drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The operator could lose footing or balance. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping. 4. Keep all nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tightand keep equipment in good condition. 5.
SAFE MOWING GUIDE 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 itfor the first time. This can result in unsafe use endangering the operator, bystanders, and the equipment.
SAFE MOWING bruises, or even put out an eye. Often the person hurt by 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 eas=er. Are there ditches, walls, or major in_) clines in the area to be .,,,_ cut?.Plan the mowing [.
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. 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 plugwire. 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 insbuctionswith 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. _gnut Lower Handle Offset Hole Locking Tabs Handle Handle 1. Remove the mower from the carton. _/Wingnut 2. Put the lower handle in the opereting position. Make sure the lower handle is between the locking tabs (Figure 1). Figure 1 3.
PREPARATION HOWTO ADJUSTTHE HANDLEHEIGHT 4. Remove the wingnutsfromtherightand left handle brackets (Figure 5). 5. Remove the lower handle from the handle brackets (Figure 5). 6. Rotate the lower handle around (Figure 6). Mount the lower handle to the handle brackets. The lower handle has two assembly positions. A HIGH and a LOW position (Figure 4). The HIGH position will raise the handle ap_roxirnately four inches. _, HIGH 7. Attach the lower handle to the handle brackets with the bolts and wingnuts.
PREPARATION HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE See the engine manufacturer's instructionsfor 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.
PREPARATION MULCHER PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION _1= 2. Mount the tab on the top of the mulcher plate to the inside of the mower housing. 3. Mount the tab on the bottomofthe mulcher plate to the inside of the mower housing (Figure 8). or install theBefore mulcheryou kit, remove disconWARNING: nect the wire to the spark plug. On some models the mulcher kit is installed at the factory. To convert from a mulcher to a side discharge, remove the mulcher plate.
OPERATION ENGINE STOP LEVER Release the engine 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 9). Before you start the engine, operate the engine stop lever several times. Make sure the cable moves easily. WARNING: Always use a safety gasoline container. Do not smoke _IL 3. Position 4. 5. Engine Stop Lever tank. When inside an enclosure, hen adding gasoline to the fuel do not add gasoline.
MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Use the followingmaintenance section to keep your unit in good operating condition. All the maintenance information for the engine is in the "Engine InstrucUonBook". Before you start the engine, read this book. Hard starting. Engine smoking. Spark plug fouling. Oil or gas saturation of the air filter. WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except carburetor), or repair, stop the engine and disconnect the wlre from the spark plug.
MAINTENANCE BLADE SERVICE 5. Check the blade according to the "Blade Service" instructions. Replace a badly worn or damaged blade with a factory replacement blade. 6. Mount the blade with the curved edges toward the housing. If the blade is upside down, the blade will not cut correctly and can cause an accident. 7. Fasten the blade with the original washers and bolt. Make sure the outside rims of the Belleville washers are toward the blade (Figure 14). 8.
MAINTENANCE 5. Make sure the blade is balanced. Use a screwdriver and hold the blade parallel to the ground as shown. A blade that is balanced will stay parallelto the ground. Ifthe blade is not balanced, the heavy end will rotate toward the ground. Sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. 6. 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 Test the unit in a small area.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART The Engine will not start. 1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST or START position. 2. 3. Make sure the fuel tank is tilled with clean gasoline. Do not use old gasoline. 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 22506x9A REPAIR PARTS 32 21 Lrj / I 18 19 27 5 7 2 ! / / / / 25 26 _ 15 11 F-98526 20 5
MODEL 22506x9A KEY NO. REPAIR PARTS DESCRIPTION PART NO.
MODEL 22506x9A REPAIR PARTS 13 14 8 15 7 12 15 2 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO, 1 Handle, Upper (Black) 672666E701 2 Handle, Lower (Black) 3 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO.
MODEL 22506x9A Look at the illustrations. REPAIR PARTS Select the wheel and the tire you want and order from the following chart. B F m m WHEELSIZE& TYPE A B 6-inchPlastic,White C D E 42174 .................... 42172 7-inchPlastic,White .... 71148 20270 7-inchPlastic,UghtGray .... 71596 672086 .................... 7-inchPlastic,DarkGray .... 71596 672085 .................... 8-inchPlastic,White 20104 .... 20271 8-inchPlastic,Ught Gray 20104 ....
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neverupordownslopes. I r.. J up or down slopes, mower 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. However, If you do not feel safe, or if you are not completely sure, use this guide anddo not mow • slope that Is greeter than 15 degrees.
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Onlyusea factoryrepairpad.Repairparts,exceptfortheengineorthetransmission,areavailable ffemthestorewhere the unitwaspuronased,.a serviceshoprecommended bythestore,oran authorized sen_ceshopfoundin the yellow Eagas.ofthetelephone airectory, ffyoucannotgeta repairpador serviceasdescribed abovecallorwritetotheCenbal tarts uistributor shownbelow.
