Illustrations - Murray MP450 Operator's Manual

Description
The walk-behind lawn mower is an engine powered rotary
type mower. The engine drives a cutting blade located under
the mower housing. The blade lifts and cuts through the
grass. The height of cut can be adjusted to give the lawn the
desired finish. The cut pieces of grass are either collected
into a rear mounted grass bag or, on some mowers, it can be
recycled to feed the lawn. Recycling the cut grass is known
as "mulching". Push models require the operator to push the
mower. Self-propelled models have a rear wheel drive system
to make mowing easier.
Intended Use/Limits Of Use
The walk-behind lawn mower is designed to cut lawn grass.
Any other use is not permitted. It is not designed to cut grass
over 15cm in length or grass mixed with tall weeds. The lawn
mower is only suitable for private use in a domestic garden. It
is not suitable for cutting grass in public parks or playing
fields.
Features and Controls
Compare the following features and controls with your model
(Figure 1). Make sure that you know the location and
understand their purpose.
A. Engine Stop Lever
B. Upper Handle
C. Knob or Locking Lever
D. Lower Handle
E. Rear Door
F. Engine
G. Height Adjuster
H. Nameplate
I. Grass Bag
J. Recoil Starter Handle
K. Drive Lever (Self-propelled model)
L. Mulcher Plug
M. Side Discharge Chute
N. Mulch Cover
Pictorials
Important: The following pictorials are located on your unit or
on literature supplied with the product. Before you operate the
unit, learn and understand the purpose for each pictorial.
Safety Warning Pictorials - Figure
A. WARNING
B. IMPORTANT: Read Owner's Manual Before Operating
This Machine.
C. WARNING: Thrown Objects. Keep Bystanders Away.
Read User Instructions Before Operating This Machine.
D. WARNING: Do Not Use This Machine On Slopes Greater
Than 10 Degrees.
E. WARNING: No Step.
F. WARNING: Keep Feet And Hands Away From Rotating
Blade.
G. WARNING: Disconnect Spark Plug Wire Before Servicing
Unit.
H. WARNING: Crushed Fingers.
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Control And Operating Pictorials - Figure
I. Slow
J. Fast
K. Oil
L. Fuel
M. Engine -- Start/Run/Stop
N. Drive Control Lever -- Engaged/Disengaged
Assembly
Illustrations and pictorials begin on page 2.
Unpacking Instructions - Figure
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.
1. Remove the mower from the carton.
2. Raise the lower handle (A) to the operating position
3. The handle bracket (B) has two mounting holes (Figure
4. Mount the handle in either hole (C) or hole (D) with the
5. Remove knobs (F) and the fasteners from the lower
6. To mount the recoil starter rope, you must first engage the
7. On all models, secure the cables to the handle with the
How To Assemble The Grass Bag - Figure
1. Slide the frame assembly (A) into the open end of the
2. Make sure the handle (C) is on the outside of the grass
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How To Mount The Grass Bag - Figure
1. Raise the rear door (F). See Figure 9. Hold the handle (G)
2. Lower the rear door. Make sure the grass bag hooks (H),
How To Prepare The Engine
adding petrol to the engine. When inside an enclosure, do
not fill with petrol. Before you add petrol, stop the engine.
Let the engine cool for several minutes.
(Figure 2).
3). Use hole (C) to mount the handle in the high position.
Use hole (D) to mount the handle in the low position.
fasteners as shown. Tighten knobs (E) until the lower
handle is secure.
handle (A). See Figure 4. Put the upper handle (G) in the
operating position. Tighten the knobs (F) until the upper
handle and lower handle are locked in place.
engine stop lever (H). See Figure 5. Slowly pull the recoil
starter handle (I) and install the recoil starter rope into the
rope guide (J).
wire ties (K). See Figure 6.
NOTICE: Be careful when you fold or raise the handle. Do
not damage the cables. A cable that is bent will not work
correctly. Before you use the unit, replace a bent or
damaged cable.
grass bag (B). See Figure 7.
bag (Figure 8). Attach the clips (D) to the frame assembly
(E).
of the grass bag and mount the grass bag hooks (H) onto
the rear door pivot rod (I).
are mounted on the rear door pivot rod (I).
WARNING: For the type of petrol and oil to use,
see the Operator's Manual for the engine. Always
use a safety petrol container. Do not smoke when
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