Murray 198933 Instruction Book

Murray 198933 Instruction Book

Walk-behind lawn mower

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MOWER
INSTRUCTION BOOK
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, MAINTENANCE & STORAGE.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The owner must be certain that all the product information is in-
cluded 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.
WHERE PURCHASED: _____________________________
DATE PURCHASED: Month______ Day ______ Year ______
MODEL NO.: _________ DATE OF MANUFACTURE: _________
198933 04.19.05 BY
Models
20112X92E0
20112X92E1
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 THIS INFORMATION IS NECESSARY WHEN ORDERING PARTS OR IN CASE OF LOSS OR THEFT. WHERE PURCHASED: _____________________________ DATE PURCHASED: Month______ Day ______ Year ______ MODEL NO.: _________ DATE OF MANUFACTURE: _________ 198933 04.19.05 BY Models 20112X92E0 20112X92E1 Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ... 2 Safety Rules ... 3-5 Product Spec i fi ca tions ... 5 Assembly/Pre-Operation ... 6-8 Operation... 9-11 Maintenance Schedule ... 12 The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manu- factured is free from defects in materials and workmanship.
  • Page 3: Owner's Information

    OWNER'S INFORMATION This instruction book is written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most ser- vice books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasten- ers are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical ability.
  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    • See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories ap- proved by the manufacturer. • Stop the blade(s) when crossing grav el drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equip ment, before clean ing the mower or unclogging the chute.
  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and should not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting ap-...
  • Page 6: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as sem - bled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com plete the as-...
  • Page 7: Assemble Wheels

    1. Position lower handle on housing so cut-off fl at is forward as shown. 2. Align holes in handle with holes in housing as shown and as sem ble 3/8- 16 x 3/4 hex bolts, fl at wash ers, and locknuts.
  • Page 8 INSTALL CONTROL BAR 1. Position control bar so fl attened sec- tion with hole is on opposite side of handle as up-stop bracket. 2. Insert one end of control bar into handle hole on inside of handle. Care- fully push in on opposite end of control bar and insert into hole on opposite side of handle.
  • Page 9: Know Your Lawn Mower

    LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
  • Page 10 The blade turns when the engine is running. • Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres ence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower.
  • Page 11: To Stop Engine

    CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and for ma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer.
  • Page 12: Lubrication Chart

    5 - And after each 5 hours of use. to clean under deck GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as in struct ed in this manual.
  • Page 13: Lawn Mower

    Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each fi...
  • Page 14 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Be sure lawn mower is on level sur- face. NOTE: Oil will drain more freely when warm. Catch oil in a suitable container.
  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    If the dis charge guard becomes dam aged, it should be replaced. Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while en gine and exhaust areas are still warm. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gaso line in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark.
  • Page 17 2. Contact a qualifi ed service center. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Replace blade. 3. Clean grass catcher.
  • Page 18: Repair Parts

    PARTS AND SERVICE This product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 •...

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