Murray 20-inch Push Instruction Book

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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.
RECORD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR UNIT.
THIS INFORMATION IS NECESSARY WHEN ORDERING PARTS
OR IN CASE OF LOSS OR THEFT.
F-050401L
Models
20" Push

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 MURRAY, INC. One Year Limited Warranty Murray, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in ma- terial and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of One (1) Years from the date of purchase; however, this warranty does not cover engines, accessories (such as...
  • Page 3: Owner's Information

    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.
  • Page 4 Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers. This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to ob- serve the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. General Operation 1. Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions on the machine and in the manual(s).
  • Page 5 DO NOT: Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or em- bankments. 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.
  • Page 6: Safe Mowing Guide

    Every person who uses power equipment must learn the difference between proper and improper use, safe and unsafe mowing prac- tices. Read the next few pages carefully. They can help you learn. Too often the mow- er user is inexperienced, not properly in- structed, or has not read the Instruction Book and instructions on the unit before using it for the first time.
  • Page 7 Many people are injured because they “forgot” and reached into the discharge chute. Always treat your lawn mower as if the blade is rotating. Never perform any service or try to make any adjustment,except carburetor, while the en- gine is running.
  • Page 8 Use only original equipment or approved sub- stitutions as service parts. If you need profes- sional 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. As you mow, remember children and pets are sometimes attracted to the activity.
  • Page 9 While mowing, if you hit a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove the spark plug wire. Care- fully and thoroughly inspect the mower for damage. Make necessary repairs before re- starting. If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine immediately and check for the cause.
  • Page 10: After Mowing

    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 instructions with the engine, and the instructions with any attachments.
  • Page 11: Parts Bag - Contents

    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. WARNING: Before doing any assembly or maintenance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark plug.
  • Page 12: Unpacking Instructions

    NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the location of a part with the operator standing behind the handle. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS For shipping purposes, the mower was not fully assembled. To complete the assembly of the mower, follow the steps below. HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR WARNING: The chute deflector...
  • Page 13: To Assemble Controls To Handle

    HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE CONTROLS TO THE HANDLE Two types of handles are shown in Figure 4. 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.
  • Page 14 3. Attach the engine stop cable to the en- gine. Models with Briggs & Stratton en- gines are shown in Figure 5. Models with Tecumseh engines are shown in Figure 6. 4. Make sure the engine stop cable moves freely. If the cable does not move freely, re- peat the above steps.
  • Page 15: To Assemble Wheels With Axle Bolts

    HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE WHEELS WITH AXLE BOLTS 1. To change the height of cut, change the position of the axle bolts on the mower housing. Make sure you assemble each axle bolt in the same hole position so that the mower will cut level.
  • Page 16: Engine Stop Lever

    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 en- gine stop lever several times.
  • Page 17: Engine Maintenance

    ENGINE MAINTENANCE 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. WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except carburetor), or repair, discon- nect the wire from the spark plug.
  • Page 18: Blade Service

    BLADE SERVICE WARNING: Before you inspect the blade or the blade adapter, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hits an object, stop the engine. Disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Check the unit for damage. Frequently check the blade for wear or dam- age such as cracks.
  • Page 19: For Storage

    Blade is balanced Screwdriver when parallel to Ground 5. Make sure the blade is balanced. Use a screwdriver and hold the blade parallel to the ground as shown. A blade that is bal- anced will stay parallel to the ground. If the blade is not balanced, the heavy end will rotate toward the ground.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART The Engine will not start. 1. Make sure the fuel tank is filled with clean gasoline. Do not use old gasoline. 2. On a cold engine, push the primer button (optional on some models). For the number of times required to push the primer button, see the engine manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 21: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS F-050401L...
  • Page 22: Mower Housing

    F-050401L MOWER HOUSING...
  • Page 23 For information on Replacement Parts for this engine contact the manufacturer. See the “Wheel And Tire Parts List” page. F-050401L MOWER HOUSING PART NO. 7950007 0025x6 009x10 004x21 017x38 Z 671912 01x121 017x37 15x102 15x116 671929 071056 042785E701 17x137 17x124 01x142 015x68 672733...
  • Page 24: Handle - Briggs & Stratton Models

    PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1101095E701 Handle, Upper (Black) 1102085E701 Handle, Lower (Black) 1101454 Bracket, Stop Lever 671924E701 Lever, Stop 1101093 Engine Stop Cable 043956 Guide, Rope 15x116 Locknut F-050401L 12 13 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 03x136 Screw 1101352 Clip, Cable 01x111 Bolt Washer 671914 Spacer...
  • Page 25 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1101095E701 Handle, Upper (Black) 1102085E701 Handle, Lower (Black) 1101454 Bracket, Stop Lever 671924E701 Lever, Stop 1101094 Engine Stop Cable 043956 Guide, Rope 15x116 Locknut F-050401L 12 13 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 03x136 Screw 1101352 Clip, Cable 01x111 Bolt Washer 671914 Spacer...
  • Page 26: Wheels And Tires

    Look at the illustrations. Select the wheel and the tire you want and order from the following chart. WHEEL SIZE & TYPE 6-inch Plastic, White 6-inch Plastic, Gray 7-inch Plastic, White 7-inch Plastic, Gray 8-inch Plastic, White 8-inch Plastic, Gray 8-inch Ball Bearing, Gray 14-inch, Gray 14-in, Ball Bearing, Gray...
  • Page 27 F-050401L...
  • Page 28: How To Order Repair Parts

    Repair parts for the engine or the transmission are available from the manufacturer’s authorized service center found in the yellow pages of the telephone directory. See the individual engine or transmission warranties. MURRAY, INC. LAWN MOWER CENTRAL PARTS DISTRIBUTORS BILLIOU’S, INC.

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