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Murray 20406X9A Instruction Book

Murray 20406X9A Instruction Book

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Model
20406x9A
This InstructionBookcontainsinformationfor severalmodels.
Readand keep this book for future reference.
This book containsimportantinformationon
SAFETY,ASSEMBLY,OPERATION, A ND MAINTENANCE.
PRODUCTINFORMATION
The owner must be certainthat all
the productinformation is includedwiththe unit.
This informationincludes
the INSTRUCTIONBOOKS,
the REPLACEMENT PARTSandthe WARRANTIES.
This informationmust be includedto makesure state laws
and other lawsare followed.
RECORD THEFOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUTYOURUNIT.
THIS INFORMATION IS NECESSARY WHEN ORDERING PARTS
OR IN CASE OF LOSS OR THEFT,
WHERE PURCHASED:
DATE P URCHASER:
Month
.Day,
Year.
MODEL NO.:
BUILT IN THE
DATE O FMANUFACTURE:.
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F-98527

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  • Page 1 Model 20406x9A This InstructionBookcontainsinformationfor severalmodels. Readand keep this book for future reference. This book containsimportantinformationon SAFETY,ASSEMBLY,OPERATION, A ND MAINTENANCE. PRODUCTINFORMATION The owner must be certainthat all the productinformation is includedwiththe unit. This informationincludes the INSTRUCTIONBOOKS, the REPLACEMENT PARTSandthe WARRANTIES. This informationmust be includedto makesure state laws and other lawsare followed.
  • Page 2 MURRAY, INC. Two Year Limited Warranty Murray, Inc. warrants to the odginal 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 art the steps are descdbed. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical ability. Read and foliow 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 IMPORTANT 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. tion which can cause drowsiness or affect General Operation your ability to operate this machine safely.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT DO NOT: nect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or em- starting. Always wear eye protection when bankments. The operator could lose footing you make adjustments or repairs. or balance.

  • Page 6: Safe Mowing Guide

    SAFE MOWING GUIDE Every person who uses power equipment gency. Learn how to cut and how to keep con- trol of the mower at all times. must learn the difference between proper and improper use, safe and unsafe mowing prac- Many mowers are started manually.When us- tices.
  • Page 7 SAFE MOWING GUIDE bruises, or even put out an eye. Often the per- improve the performance, help the engine stay cooler, extend the life of moving parts, and son hurt by a thrown object is a bystander such minimize the danger of tire. People get burned as a child, another family member or a neigh- working with and around their mowers for oth- bor.
  • Page 8 SAFE MOWING GUIDE Use only original equipment or approved sub- in the rain is no fun and it is dangerous. Always stitutions as service parts. If you need profes- seek shelter in an electrical storm. In extreme- sional service, select a shop that is an ly dry mowing conditions, your safetyglasses Authorized Service Center for your brand of can serve a dual purpose by protecting your...
  • Page 9 SAFE MOWING GUIDE position when mowing and bagging. When While mowing, if you hit a foreign object, stop bagging, slower ground speed will provide the the engine. Remove the spark plug wire. Care- best results. fully and thoroughly inspect the mower for damage.

  • Page 10: Steps To Follow

    STEPS TO FOLLOW 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.
  • Page 11 PREPARATION UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 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. Lower 1. Remove the mower from the carton. i:_andle /Bracket 2.
  • Page 12 PREPARATION CAUTION: Do not bend the control 7. Install the hair pin on the fight and lefthan- cables. A cable that is bent or damaged dle bracket (Figure 1). must be replaced, 4. Remove the hair pin from the right and leR 8.
  • Page 13 PREPARATION HOWTO ASSEMBLETHE GRASSBAG 1. To attach the support tube, pull the rear of bag through the front opening Front (Figure 5). Opening Figure 5 2. Look for a small opening in the grass bag next to the tag START LOOP HERE (Figure 6).
  • Page 14 PREPARATION 4. Continue to slide the grass bag onto the support tube until the grass bag material is gathered onto the top of the support tube (Figure 8). Grass Bag Handle Figure 8 Frame Assembly 5. Push the support tube and bag through the front opening until only the two ends of the support tube are visible (Figure 9).
  • Page 15 PREPARATION HOW TO MOUNT THE GRASS BAG To mount the grass bag on the mower, WARNING: Do not use the grass raise the rear door. Hold the handle of the bag unless the cover is in the op- grass bag. Put the grass bag in the erating postion.
  • Page 16 PREPARATION HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE See the engine manufacturer's instructionsfor the type of gasoline and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the informationon safety, op- eration, maintenance, and storage. WARNING: Follow the engine...

  • Page 17: Operation

    OPERATION ENGINE STOP LEVER WARNING: Always use a safety gasoline container. Do not smoke Release theengine stop lever and the engine and the blade will automatically stop. To run tank. When inside an enclosure, the engine, hold the engine stop lever in the hen adding gasoline to the fuel Operating position (Figure 14).

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE • Hard starting. Use the following maintenance section to keep your unit in good operating condition. All the Engine smoking. maintenance information for the engine is in • Spark plug fouling. the =Engine InstructionBook". Before you start •...
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE 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. Blade Adapter Blade Frequently check the blade for wear or dam-...
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE die. Move the ends of the lower handle past the locking pins or locking tabs. Rotate the handle forward over the engine Blade as shown. Make sure the cables are not damaged. Folding Handle File Screwdrivel Bladeis balanced whenparallel t o the ground.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART The Engine will not start. 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.
  • Page 22 MODEL 20406x9A F-98527...
  • Page 23 MODEL 20406x9A DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. Housing 776038 Blade 671921E701 Engine* Adapter,Blade 672503 Adjuster,Left Rear Height 672605 Adjuster,Right FrontHeight 672600 Nut, Push 28x49 Bolt, Engine 25x6 Bracket,Left Handle 672591 Washer 17x146 Adjuster,Left Front Height 672601 NUt, Flange 15x88 Nut, Flange 15x68 Rod, Pivot...
  • Page 24 MODEL 20406x9A PART NO. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 672552 672665E701 Engine StopCable Handle, Upper (Black) 71530 671917E701 Guide,Rope Handle, Lower(Black) 671924E700 2x77 Engine StopLever Bolt 43628 BC 71294 Bracket, S topLever Knob, Plastic 71372 Fastener, C able Locknut 15x116 F-98527...
  • Page 25 MODEL 20406x9A NOTE: On some models, the Grass Bag Assembly is an OPTIONAL ACCESSORY and is not included with the unit. On these models, the Grass Bag can be purchased and easily installed. DESCRIPTION PART NO. Frame, Top 71592 Frame Assembly 672614 Bag, Cloth - Black 672070...
  • Page 26 NOTES F-98527...
  • Page 27 SLOPE GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE, A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE POLE, OR A FENCE. Operate • walk-behind mower across the face of slopes, never up or down slopes. r,.. c< mower up or down slopes, never...
  • Page 28 2 Dateof Manufacture, (3) Complete Pad Number, (4) Description, (5) Quantity. P, e paPpa_ 1_ theengine = the_'ansmiselon areavailable _.om the manufacturer's a:uthodzed service center f ound in theyellow pagesofthetelephone directory. See the individual engine orb'ansmisslon wanan,es. MURRAY,INC. LAWN MOWER CENTRAL PARTS DISTRIBUTORS BEBCO,|He. Arkansas(commies C_ay, GULF COASTENGINE, I NC.

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