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Murray 22" Front Drive Instruction Book

Murray 22" Front Drive 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-050442L
Models
22"
Front Drive

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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. Two 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 Two (2) 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: Unpacking Instructions

    WARNING: Before doing any assembly or maintenance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark plug. NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the location of a part with the operator standing behind the handle. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS The mower was fully assembled at the factory.
  • Page 12 HOW TO ADJUST THE HANDLE HEIGHT The handle bracket has two assembly posi- tions. A HIGH and a LOW position (Figure 4). The HIGH position will raise the handle ap- proximately four inches. HIGH Ç Ç Ç Ç 1. Remove the wingnuts and bolts from the right and left handle brackets (Figure 5).

  • Page 13: Electric Start Models

    ELECTRIC START MODELS When the mower was shipped from the facto- ry, the battery was not fully charged. Before the first use, the battery must be charged for 16 hours. See “How To Charge The Battery” in the Maintenance section. HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE...

  • Page 14: Mulching Tips

    MODELS WITH OPTIONAL MULCHER PLATE MULCHER PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION WARNING: Before you remove or install the mulcher kit, discon- 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.

  • Page 15: 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 11). Before you start the engine, operate the en- gine stop lever several times.

  • Page 16: How To Start Engine

    HOW TO START ENGINE WARNING: The blade will rotate when the engine runs. IMPORTANT: Before you start the engine, operate the engine stop lever several times. Make sure the engine stop cable moves freely. NOTE: The engine design does not include a throttle control or an engine speed ad- justment.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    ELECTRIC START MODELS HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY WARNING: The battery contains sulfuric acid which is harmful to the skin, eyes and clothing. If acid gets on the body or cloth- ing, wash with water. Do not at- tempt to open the battery. If the battery has a crack, replace the battery.

  • Page 18: 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, stop the engine and disconnect the wire...
  • Page 19 HOW TO REMOVE THE DRIVE BELT WARNING: Before you remove the belt, disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 1. Remove the screw that secures the belt cover. Remove (Figure 18). 2. To remove the drive belt, tip the mower up. See “Engine Tipping”...

  • Page 20: How To Adjust The Drive Cable

    HOW TO ADJUST THE DRIVE CABLE WARNING: Before you adjust the drive cable, release the engine stop lever and wait for the engine to stop. If the drive system does not engage and disen- gage correctly, check the handle for correct as- sembly.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Folding Handle Storage

    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 23: 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 24 HANDLE - RECOIL-START MODELS DESCRIPTION Handle, Upper (Black) Handle, Upper (Gray) Handle, Lower (Black) Handle, Lower (Gray) Bolt Control, Drive Locknut Used on Briggs & Stratton Quantium engines. # Used on Tecumseh engines. + Used on Briggs & Stratton Classic, Sprint & Quattro F-050442L PART NO.
  • Page 25 HANDLE - ELECTRIC-START MODELS DESCRIPTION Handle, Upper (Black) Handle, Upper (Gray) Handle, Lower (Black) Handle, Lower (Gray) Bolt Control, Drive Locknut Cable, Stop * Cable, Stop # Cable, Stop + Lever, Stop Fastener, Cable Screw Tie, Cable * Used on Briggs & Stratton Quantium engines. # Used on Tecumseh engines..
  • Page 26 MODELS WITH STANDARD WHEELS F-050442L...
  • Page 27 MODELS WITH STANDARD WHEELS DESCRIPTION Engine Housing Height Adjuster, Left Rear Knob Wheel and Tire, Rear # Locknut, Flange Bolt, Carriage Bolt, Engine Height Adjuster, Left Front Washer, Belleville Bolt, Hex Blade, Adapter, Blade Height, Adjuster, Right Frt. Height, Adjuster, Right Rr. Guard, Rear Screw Deflector, Chute...
  • Page 28 F-050442L...
  • Page 29 MODELS WITH 14” REAR WHEELS DESCRIPTION Engine Housing Height Adjuster, Left Rear Knob Wheel and Tire, Rear # Locknut, Flange Bolt, Carriage Bolt, Engine Height Adjuster, Left Front Washer, Belleville Bolt, Hex Blade Adapter, Blade Height, Adjuster, Right Frt. Height, Adjuster, Right Rr. Guard, Rear Screw Deflector, Chute...

  • Page 30: 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 12-inch, Gray F-050442L...
  • Page 31 F-050442L...

  • Page 32: 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. 1343 South Main St.

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