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MOWER
INSTRUCTION
BOOK
Model
20456xgA
This InstructionBookcontains information for severalmodels.
Readand keepthisbookfor futurereference.
This book containsimportant i nformation 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 m E FOLLOWING I NFORMATION
ABOUT YOUR UNIT.
THISINFORMATION
ISNECESSARY WHEN ORDERING P ARTS
ORINCASE OFLOSSORTHEFT.
WHBIE PIJRClIAS_:.
DATE PURCHASED:
Mare
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MODEL NO.:
BULT I N THE
DATE OFMANUFACTURE:.
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F- 98525

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  • Page 1 MOWER Model INSTRUCTION BOOK 20456xgA This InstructionBookcontains information for severalmodels. Readand keepthisbookfor futurereference. This book containsimportant i nformation 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 Yourwarrantydoesnotcoverminormechanicaladjustments whichere notduetoany de- fect inmeeedalor workmanehip. F or assistance in makingsuchadjustments, consultyour Instruction Book. To make a dalm underthis Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Umlted Warnmty, rotumthe unit(or itauthorizedin advance,the defectivepert)along withyourproofof purchasetoan Autho- rizedService Centernear you.To locatethe noerostAuthorizedService Center,callthe CentralParts Dieedbutor foryourareashownin the listprovided withyourunitor checkthe YellowPage listingsin yourlocaltelephonedirectory.

  • Page 3: Owner's Information

    OWNER'S INFORMATION Thisinstruction boo kiswrittenfor sp_son withsomemechanicalability. Likemostserviosbooks, notall the steps are described.Stepson howto loosenortightenfestanemare stepsanyonecan follow with some mechanicalability.Read and followthese instxuctians beforeyou usethe unit. Know your product: If youunderstandthe unit and how the unitoperetos,youwillget the best performance. A s youread this manual, comparethe illustrations tothe unit.Lesmthe location and the functionofthe conb'ols.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT Safe Operation Practices for Walk- Behind Mowers. Thiscutting machineiscapableofamputating handsend feetandthrowing objects.Failureto ob- serve the followingse_y instructions coutdresultin eedousinjuryor death. ifon which can cause drowsinass or effect I. General Operstlon yourabilityto operatethismachinesafely. Read, understand,end follow all Instrun- 15. Neveroparetemowarin wetgrass.Always ltons on the machineandJnthe manual(s).
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT DONOR nectthe sparkplugwire,andkeepthe wire away from the plug to prevent accidental Do not mowneardrop-offs, ditches,or era. starting.Alwayswear eye protection when benkmente. T heoporatorcouldlosefooting you makeadjustmentsor repairs. or balance. Keep all nuts and bolts, especially blade st- Do not mow excessivelysteep slopes. tschment bolts, tight and keep equipment in Do notmowon watg_'ass.
  • Page 6 SAFE MOWING GUIDE Every person who uses power equipment trgency. Leernhowto cutandhow to keepoon- ol of the mower at all times. mostlearnthe differencebetweenproperand improperuse, safe and unsafemowingprac- Manymowersere startedmanually. W hen us- tices. Read the next few pages carefully. ing a pullstart or rope start, place your feet They can help you lesm.
  • Page 7 SAFE MOWING GUIDE bruise_,or even putoutan eye. Oltan_e ger- improveths performance helpthe ongine stay sonhurtbyathrown ob actIsabystandersuch c.ool, ar, extend the life of moving parts, end as a child,anotherfamily member or a neigh- min!.mize _e danger of fire. PeOple get burned bor.
  • Page 8 SAFE MOWING GUIDE Use onlyodginol e qulpmantor approvedsub- inthe rainisno funandtiis dangerous.AJweys stitutions ss sanriceporte.If younesdprofes- seek sholterInan aiantdcai storm.Inextreme- slonci sauce, select a shop that is an lydrymowingconditions, y oursefstyglsssos AuthorizedService Center for your brand of conserve a dual purposeby prateatingyour mower.If youplonto cervice the unityoursaif, eyesfromdustondthrownobsots, olso a dust follow directionsin the Insh'uction Book.

  • Page 9: Safe Mowing Guide

    SAFE MOWING GUIDE VV'_t. moving, _fyou hit_.fo_.ignob iect, Stop _.ow_ grouru= sp_ --,, P_"' the engine.R.mOvethespe_ plugwlre_lu'_ full e_d thorougty /_.__ :_h ere- Chengethemowingpettemst{gt_y__...c-h.._h ,4m,_nY aoe Make nece_ary ,,=-p=.m p__erl_ --". = '.._.._=,*=to_t_ate e=n_,e,,y, ou cut.If you eJwayscut the same i ac- starting,tu,t,u ..

  • Page 10: After Mowing

    STEPS TO FOLLOW BEFORE MOWING • Be sum to dresscorrsctty. W ear herdshoes,notsendals or tennisshces. • Examinethe blade.A blade thatis bent,crocked,or damagedmust beraplscedwithafactory replacementblade. • RII the fuel tank outside.Clean offspilledfuel. • Readaud follow the Owner'sManueJ, t he inslructians withthe angina,andthe instrustJons with any attachmants.

  • Page 11: Unpacking Instructions

    PREPARATION UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS The mowerwas fullyassembledstthe facto(y. When the mower was put In the carton,the Offset Hole handlewas putin the storagepo6ition. T o put the handlein the oper_ng position, f ollowthe steps below. Lower 1. Remove the mowerfrom the carton. 2.
  • Page 12 PREPARATION CAUTION: Do not bend the control 7, Installtheheir pin onthe dghtandleft han- dle bracket (Figure 1). cables. A cable that Is bent or damaged mum be replaced. 4. Remove the hair pin from the dght and left 8. Fasten the upper handle to the lower handle bracket.
  • Page 13 PREPARATION HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE GRASS BAG 1. To attachthe supporttube, pullthe rear of the beg through the front opening Front (Figure5). 2. Look fo_ e small opening in the grass bag next to the tag START LOOP HERE (Figure 6). Slide the small opening in the grass bag onto the support tube.
  • Page 14 PREPARATION 4. Continue to slide the grass bag onto the support tuba until the grass bag mntedal is gathered onto the top of the support tube (Figure 8). Frame Assembly Figure9 Rgura 8 Frame Assembly 5. Push the support tuba end bag through the fTontopeninguntilonlythe twoends of the supporttube ere visible (Figure9), 6, Slidethe frame sssembly intothe ends of...

  • 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 rsisethe rear door. Hold the handle ofthe bag unless the cover Is In the op- grass bag. Put the grass bag In the orating postlon.

  • Page 16: Mulching Tips

    PREPARATION HOWTO DISCHARGE OUT THE SIDE Wingnut 1. Stop the engine. 2. Loosenthe wfngnut (Rgure 14). 3. Move the chute deflector to the open SIDE DISCHARGE position. 4. Tightenthe wlngnut. 5. If equipped,removethe grass bag. Make su¢ethe rear door is completelyclosed. ChuteDeflector Rgure 14 HOW TO MULCH...
  • Page 17 PREPARATION HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE Seethe enginemonufacturer's ir,atructions f o_ the type of gasolineandoilto use. Beforeyou usethe unit,readthe information onsafety,op- eration,maintenance,and storage. WARNING: Follow the engine manufacturer's Insl?ucUons for the type of gasoline and oll to use.

  • Page 18: Engine Stop Lever

    OPERATION ENGINE STOP LEVER WARNING: Always use a safety gsaoiine container. Do not smoke Rsteasethe engine stop lever andtheengine and the blade will automatloolly stop. To run tank. When inside an enclosure, the engine, holdthe engine stop lever in the when adding gasoline to the fuel Operating position (Figure16).

  • Page 19: Engine Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Usethefollowing msintanance asctionto keep 1. For maximumperformance,lubdcatethe your unitIn good operatlnpcondition.Allthe wheelsand all pivotpointswithengineoil maintenanceinformationmr the engine is in every 25 hours. the "EngineIPatmction Book'. Befereyoustart 2. To lubricatethe engine, referto the =En- the engine, read thisbook. gine InstructionBook'.

  • Page 20: Blade Service

    MAINTENANCE BLADE SERVICE WARNING: Before Inspect the blade or the blade adapter, plug. If the blade hits an object, dleconnect the wire to the spark stop the engine. Disconnect wire to the spark plug. Check the unit for damage. Blad_ead e:: _.
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE die. Move the ands of the lower handle past the lockingpinsor locking tabs. 3. Rotstethe handleforwmd ovm the engine as shown. Make sure the cables are not damaged. Folding Handle paralelto Ground Rgure 21 CHECK THE LEVEL OF CUT Rgure 22 Test the unit in a smell area.
  • Page 22 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART The Engine will not start. 1. Move the throttle controllever to the FAST or START position. 2. Make sum the fuoitank is filled with clanngasoline.Do not use old gasoline. 3. On a coldongine, pushthe pdmerbutton(optionalon some models)five times. 4.
  • Page 23 MODEL 20456x9A NO. DESCRIFItON NO. DESCRIP_ON PART NO. PARTNO. 672665E701 Handle, Upper ( Black) Engine S top Cable 672552 Handle, Lower (Black) 671917E701 Guide, R ope 71530 Bolt 2x77 Engine Stop Lever 671924E700 Knob, Plastic 71294 Bracket, Stop Lever 43628 BC...
  • Page 24 MODEL 20456x9A 11 J F. 98525...
  • Page 25 MODEL 20456x9A DESCRIPTION PARTNO. DESCRIPTION PARTNO. Housing 776004 Washer 17x146 Engine* Nut,Flange 15x88 Adjuster, Lelt ReerHelght 672605A Rod,Pivot 215x17Z Nut,Push 28_49 Door,Rear 672611 Bracket, LeftHandle 672591 Spring 166x44 Ad'pJster, LeltFrontHeight 672601A Guard,Rear 671970 Nut,Flange 15x68 Wheel 672080 Nut,Hex 15xl02 Bracket, R ightHandle...
  • Page 26 MODEL 20456x9A DESCRIPTION PART NO. Frame,Top 71592 672614 Frame Assembly 672069 Bag, Cloth- Black Bag, Cloth- Gray 672614 F-g_25...

  • Page 27: Slope Guide

    SLOPE GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL THEE, A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER UNE POLE, OR A FENCE. ) Operate • walk-behind mower mcrossthe face of slopes, never up or down slopes. I,.- On, ddlng mower to d_m_rnlneIf, Jope I1 Hfe to mow: (1) dlswlglge the blade(s), (2_put the unit In revert•, and (3).t_/.to back at_l_ht UPldtheo $1opL If you can back up the atop•, It Jsgent•ally ssfo tq...mow.

  • Page 28: How To Order Repair Parts

    (5)Q_an_y. Repas pinto l ottheengine o rthetransmission areavailable _ themanufacturer's aulhodzad ce_ center found intheyallow pages ofIhetolephone director/. Sontheindividual engine o rtmnsm_don wanan_. MURRAY, I NC. LAWNMOWERCENTRAL PARTSDISTRIBUTORS BEBCO, INS. Arbmonu (coun[,on Clay, GULF COAST ENGINE, INC. 22212rid. A ve.

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