Models 22” Push This Instruction Book contains information for several models. Read and keep this book for future reference. This book contains important information on SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE. PRODUCT INFORMATION 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 Limited Warranty Murray, Inc.
OWNER’S INFORMATION This instruction book is written 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 instructions could result in serious injury or death. tion which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine safely. I. General Operation 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s).
IMPORTANT DO NOT: 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. III. Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. 1.
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 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 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 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. in the rain 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 D D D D D D D D D D D 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 instructions with the engine, and the instructions with any attachments. Owner’s Manual instructions are for your safety and the safety of others. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
PREPARATION Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your mower. All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is assembled. NOTE: Torque is measured in foot pounds (metric N.m). This measurement describes how tight a nut or bolt must be. The torque is measured with a torque wrench. WARNING: Before doing any assembly or maintenance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark plug.
PREPARATION Handle 1. Remove the mower from the carton. 2. Put the lower handle in the operating position. Make sure the lower handle is between the locking tabs (Figure 1). 3. Attach the lower handle to the handle brackets with the fasteners as shown. 4. Attach the upper handle to the lower handle with the fasteners as shown (Figure 2).
PREPARATION HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE CONTROLS TO THE HANDLE Two types of handles are shown in Figure 3. The engine on your model will determine which type of handle is on your model. Type A is for models with Briggs & Stratton engines. Type B is for models with Tecumseh engines. with Tecumseh engine, make sure the stop lever bracket is on the right side of the handle. 1. Mount the ends of the engine stop lever into the top holes of the handle.
PREPARATION 3. Attach the engine stop cable to the engine. Models with Briggs & Stratton engines are shown in Figure 4. Models with Tecumseh engines are shown in Figure 5. Briggs Engine 4. Make sure the engine stop cable moves freely. If the cable does not move freely, repeat the above steps. Engine Stop Cable CAUTION: A cable that is bent or damaged will not work correctly. Before you use the unit, replace a damaged cable. 5.
PREPARATION HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE WHEELS AND HEIGHT ADJUSTERS 1. First, determine which of the height adjusters to attach to the front of the mower housing. The front height adjusters have index plates attached to the height adjusters (Figure 7). The rear height adjusters do not have index plates. height adjuster with the axle toward the front. 3. Attached the rear height adjusters to the mower housing with the locknuts as shown. Make sure to mount each rear height adjuster with the axle toward the rear. 2.
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 information on 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 gasoline container. Do not smoke when adding gasoline to the engine. When inside an enclosure, do not fill with gasoline.
OPERATION ENGINE STOP LEVER WARNING: Always use a safety gasoline container. Do not smoke when adding gasoline to the fuel tank. When inside an enclosure, do not add gasoline. Before you add gasoline, stop the engine and let the engine cool for several minutes. 3. Make sure the spark plug wire is connected to the spark plug. 4. The primer button is on the side of the engine (Figure 9). Push the primer button. Every time you push the primer button, wait two seconds.
MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE S S S S Use the following maintenance section to keep your unit in good operating condition. All the maintenance information for the engine is in the “Engine Instruction Book”. 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 wire from the spark plug.
MAINTENANCE 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 13). 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 parallel to the ground. If the 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST or START position. Make sure the fuel tank is filled with clean gasoline. Do not use old gasoline. On a cold engine, push the primer button (optional on some models) five times. Make sure the wire for the spark plug is connected to the spark plug. Adjust the Carburetor. See the “Engine Instruction Book”. There is too much gasoline in the engine cylinder.
HANDLE – BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS 13 14 1 16 7 12 3 4 2 15 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. PART NO.
HANDLE - TECUMSEH ENGINE MODELS 4 1 6 3 8 9 7 5 2 10 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. 1 Handle, Upper (Black) Handle, Upper (Gray) 1101556E701 1101556E724 2 Handle, Lower (Black) Handle, Lower (Gray) 71137E701 71137E724 3 Bracket, Stop Lever 4 5 PART NO.
MODELS WITH STANDARD WHEELS 22 1 23 24 7 6 21 20 5 4 3 19 27 2 9 18 28 10 16 17 6 10 12 15 13 14 11 F–030416C 24 5
MODELS WITH STANDARD WHEELS KEY NO. 1 Engine ‡ DESCRIPTION PART NO.
WHEELS AND TIRES Look at the illustrations. Select the wheel and the tire you want and order from the following chart.
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HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Only use a factory repair part. Repair parts, except for the engine or the transmission, are available from the store where the unit was purchased, a service shop recommended by the store, or an authorized service shop found in the yellow pages of the telephone directory. If you cannot get a repair part or service as described above, call or write to the Central Parts Distributor shown below.
