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MOWER
INSTRUCTION
BOOK
Model
20646x9A
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.
,.MI
RECORDTHE FOLLOWINGINFORMATION ABOUTYOURUNIT.
THISINFORMATION ISNECESSARY WHENORDERING PARTS
OR IN CASEOF LOSSORTHEFT.
WHERE PURCHASFn:
DATE P URCHASED:
M_nth
Day
Year.,
BUILT IN "n-iE
MODEL NO.:
DATE O F MANUFACTURE:,
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F-98534
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- Page 1 MOWER Model INSTRUCTION BOOK 20646x9A 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.
- 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 pedod of Two (2) Years from the date of purchase; however, this warranty does not cover engines, accessories (such as...
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Page 3: Owner's Information
OWNER'S INFORMATION This instruction book is written for • 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 wi_ 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 IMPORTANT Safe Operation Practices for Walk- Behind Mowers. This cutting machine is capable of ampotalt ng hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to ob- serve the following safety insfruotlons could result in serious injury or death. tJonwhich can cause drowsiness or affect I.
- Page 5 IMPORTANT DO NO_ 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 protec_on when bankments. The operator could lose footing you make adjustments or repairs.
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Page 6: Safe Mowing Guide
SAFE MOWING GUIDE Every person who uses power equipment gency. Learn how to cut and how to keep con- trnl of the mower at all times. must learn the difference between proper and improper use, safe and unsafe mowing prac* Many mowers are started manual,/. - Page 7 SAFE MOWING GUIDE improve the performance, help the engine stay bruises, or even put out an eye. Often the per- cooler, extend the life of moving parts, and son hurt by a thrown object isa bystander such as a child, another family member or a neigh- minimize the danger of tire, People get burned 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 exb'eme- sional service, select a shop that is an ly dry mowing conditions, your safety glasses Au_orized Service Center for your brand of can serve a dualpurpose by protecting your...
- Page 9 SAFE MOWING GUIDE _ggifian when mowing and bagging. When While mowing, if you hit a foreign object stop the engine. Remove the spark plug wire. Care. ing, slower ground speed will provide the best results. fully and thoroughly inspect the mower for damage.
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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: Unpacking Instructions
PREPARATION UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Jpper Handle The mower was fully assembled at the factory. When the mower was put in the carton, the Offset Hole handle was put in the storage position. To put the handle in the operating posilion, follow the stops below. - Page 12 PREPARATION CAUTION: Do not bend the control 7, InstaJlthe hair pin on the rlght and left han- cables. A cable that Is bent or dan]aged dle bracket (Figure 1). must be replaced. 4. Remove the hair pin from the right and left 8.
- Page 13 PREPARATION HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE GRASSBAG 1. To attach the support tube, pull the rear of through front opening Front (Figure 5). Figure 5 2. Look for a small opening in the grass bag START L_I_P HERE next to the tag START LOOP HERE...
- Page 14 PREPARATION 4. Continue to slide the grass bag onto the Support Tube support tube until the grass beg material is gathered onto the top of the support tube (Figure 8). Grass Bag Frame Assembly Figure 9 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),...
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Page 15: Final Assembly
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 postlon. -
Page 16: Side Discharge
PREPARATION HOWTO DISCHARGEOUTTHE SIDE W'bngnut 1. Stop the engine. 2. Loo6en the wlngnut (Figure 14). 3. Move the chute deflector to the open SIDE DISCHARGE position. 4. Tighten the wfognut. 5. If equipped, remove the grass bag. Make sure the rear door is completely closed. Chute Deflector Figure 14 HOW TO MULCH... -
Page 17: How To Prepare The Engine
PREPARATION HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE See the engine manufacturer's instructions for the type of gasoline and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the information on safety, op- eration, maintenance, and storage. WARNING: Follow the engine... -
Page 18: Operation
OPERATION ENGINE STOP LEVER WARNING: For safe operation, the drive system must immedi- Retease the engine stop lever end the engine ately disengage when the drive lever is released. If the drive and the blade will automatically stop. To run system does disengage... -
Page 19: How To Start Engine
OPERATION WARNING: To prevent an ascl- TO START ENGINE In the DISENGAGED position. WARNING: The blade will rotate dent, make sure the drive lever Is when the engine runs. When the drive lever Is In the EN- GAGED position, do not start the IMPORTANT: Before you start the engine, engine. -
Page 20: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Check the front wheels. Make sure the Use the following maintenence seclfon to keep front wheels turn freely. If the drive system does not disengage correctly, do not opor- your unit in good operating condition. All the ate the mower until the drive system is ed- maintenance informalJon for the engine is in justed or repaired by an authorized service... - Page 21 MAINTENANCE HOW TO REMOVETHE DRIVE BELT S. Removethe belt fromthe Idlerbracket (Figure 24). NOTE: Make sure you replace the drive belt, disconnect wire WARNING: Before you remove belt only with a replacement belt from from the spark plug. the factory. Remove the belt cover (Figure 22), To assemble the drive belt, reverse the Remove the front wheels.
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Page 22: How To Sharpen The Blade
MAINTENANCE BLADE SERVICE WARNING: Before Inspect the blade or the blade adapter, plug. If the blade hits an object, dtsconnect the wire to the spark stop the engine. Disconnect wire to the spark plug. Check the unit for damage. Blade _ade : _ '?_'_ : :i:'_'_ Frequently check the blade for wear or darn- age such as cracks. - Page 23 MAINTENANCE die. Move the ends of the lower handle past the locking pins or locking tabs. Rotate the handle forward over the engine as shown. Make sure the cables are not damaged. Folding Handle Screwdr__ t whenparallel t o theground. Ground Figure 27 CHECK...
- Page 24 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Engine will not start. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST or START poaition. Make sure the fuel tank is filled with clean gasoline. Do not use old gasoline. On a cold engine, push the primer button (optionol on some modals) five timas. Make sure the wire for the spark plug is connected to the spark plug.
- Page 25 MODEL 20646x9A DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. Handle, U pper(Black) 672665E701 Lever, S top 672580E701 Handle, L ower(Black} 671917E701 Bracket, S topLever 43628BC Bolt 26x256 Fastener, Cable 71372 Bolt 2x77 Control, D rive 672580 Locknut 15x116 Knob 71294 Guide,Rope...
- Page 26 MODEL 20646x9A \ 26 70 71 F- 98534...
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Page 27: Key Partno, No
MODEL 20646x9A DESCRIPTION PARTNO, DESCRIPTION PARTNO. Housing 776002 Screw 4x21 Engine* HubCap- Optional 43615 Pulley, E ngine 71434 Washer 17x169 Pin,Spdng 32x64 Nut,Flange 15x84 Cover, B elt 671928 Wheel,Drive 672083 Screw 26x279 Washer 17x120 Adjuster, Left RearHeight 672607 Cover, D ust... - Page 28 MODEL 20646x9A DESCRIPTION PART NO. 71592 Frame, Top 672614 Frame Assembly 672069 Bag, Cloth F- 98534...
- Page 29 NOTES F- 98534...
- Page 30 NOTES F-9B534...
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Page 31: Slope Guide
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 a walk-beilind mower across the face of slopes, never up or down slopes. up or down Mopes, never across the face of slopes. -
Page 32: How To Order Repair Parts
PartsDistributor shownbelow.Whenyouorder, i nclude thefollowing information: (1)Comp_e ModelNumber(see nameplate), ( 2)Date of Manufacture, (3) Complete Pro1 Number,(4) Description, (5)Quantity, Repairpartsforthe engine orthetransminsinn a reavailable fromthemacufasturer'sauthorizedservice centerfound inthe yellowpagesofthetelephone dimutory. Seetheindividual engine or transmb;sinn warranties. MURRAY, I NC. LAWNMOWERCENTRALPARTSDISTRIBUTORS BEBCO,INC. Arkansas(counties Clay, GULF COASTENGINE,INC.