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MOWER
INSTRUCTION
BOOK
This Instruction Book contains informationfor 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.
RECORDTHE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUTYOUR UNIT.
THISINFORMATION IS NECESSARYWHENORDERINGPARTS
OR IN CASEOF LOSSOR THEFT.
WHERE PURCHASED:
DATE PURCHASED:
Month
Day
Year
MODEL NO,:
DATE OFMANUFACTURE:
F-O40413L
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  • Page 1 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,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 MURRAY, INC. Two Year Limited Warranty Murray, Inc. warrants to the original 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 all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical ability.
  • 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 I.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT DO NOT: nect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or em- away from the plug to prevent accidental bankments. The operator could lose footing starting. Always wear eye protection when or balance, you make adjustments or repairs.

  • 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.
  • Page 7 SAFE MOWING GUIDE bruises, or even put out an eye. Often the per- improve the performance, help the engine stay son hurt by a thrown object is a bystander such cooler, extend the life of moving parts, and as a child, another family member or a neigh- minimize the danger of fire.
  • 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...
  • Page 9 SAFE MOWING GUIDE While mowing, if you hit a foreign object, stop position when mowing and bagging. When the engine. Remove the spark plug wire. Care- bagging, slower ground speed will provide the best results. fully and thoroughly inspect the mower for damage.

  • Page 10: After Mowing

    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 Handle 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 Handle Handle 1.
  • Page 12 PREPARATION HOWTOADJUSTTHE HANDLEHEIGHT Upper Handle The handle bracket has two assembly posi- tions. A HIGH and a LOW position (Figure 4). The HIGH position will raise the handle ap- proximately four inches. Bolt Figure 4 1. Remove the knobs and bolts from the HIGH Position right and left handle brackets...
  • Page 13 PREPARATION MODELS WITH OPTIONAL GRASS BAG HOWTOASSEMBLE THE GRASSBAG Suppo_ Tube 1. Slide the frame assembly into the ends of the support tube (Figure 8). Frame Assembly Figure 8 2. Make sure the handle is on the outside of Handle the grass bag (Figure 9).

  • Page 14: How To Mount

    PREPARATION MODELS WITH OPTIONAL GRASS BAG HOW TO MOUNT IMPORTANT: Make sure the hooks, on each side of the frame assembly, are mounted THE GRASS BAG on the pivot rod. To mount the grass bag on the mower, raise the rear door. Hold the handle of the bag unless the cover is in the op- WARNING: Do not use the grass...

  • Page 15: Mulching Tips

    PREPARATION MODELS WITH OPTIONAL SIDE DISCHARGE ATTACHMENT HOWTO DISCHARGE OUTTHE SIDE Wingnut 1. Stop the engine. 2. Loosen the wingnut (Figure 13). 3. Move the chute deflector to the open SIDE DISCHARGE position. 4. Tighten the wingnut. 5. If equipped, remove the grass bag. Make sure the rear door is completely closed.

  • Page 16: How To Prepare The Engine

    PREPARATION HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE IMPORTANT: Actual sustained horse- ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN power will likely be lower due to operat- OIL OR GASOLINE limitations environmental See the engine manufacturer's instructions for factory. the type of gasoline and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the information on safety, op- eration, maintenance, and storage.
  • Page 17 OPERATION ENGINE STOP LEVER WARNING: Always use a safety gasoline container. Do not smoke Release the engine 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 when adding gasoline to the fuel Operating position (Figure 15).

  • Page 18: Engine Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Use the following maintenance section to keep • Hard starting. your unit in good operating condition. All the • Engine smoking. maintenance information for the engine is in • Spark plug fouling. the "Engine Instruction Book". Before you start •...

  • Page 19: Blade Service

    MAINTENANCE BLADE SERVICE WARNING: Before you inspect the blade or the blade adapter, plug. If the blade hits an object, isconnect the wire to the spark stop the engine. Disconnect 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 Rotate the handle forward over the engine as shown. Make sure the cables are not damaged. past the locking pins or locking tabs. Folding Handle F,,e Screwdriver Blade is balanced the ground. _ when parallelto Ground Figure 21...
  • Page 21 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 HANDLE - BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS DESCRIPTION PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION PARTNO. Handle,Upper(Black) 1101555E701 12 Guide,Rope 071530 Handle,Upper(Gray) 1101555E724 13 EngineStopLever 671924E700 Handle,Lower(Black) 672874E701 Bracket,Stop Lever 1101454 672874E724 Handle,Lower(Gray) Fastener, C able 1101353 Bolt 002x77 EngineStopCable* 1101360 Knob,Plastic 071294 EngineStop Cable# 1101362 Locknut 15x116...
  • Page 23 HANDLE- TECUMSEH ENGINE MODELS DESCRIPTION PARTNO. DESCRIPTION PARTNO. Handle,Upper(Black) 1101555E701 EngineStopCable 1101359 Handle,Upper(Gray) 1101555E724 Guide,Rope 071530 Handle,Lower(Black) 672874E701 Locknut 15x116 Handle,Lower(Gray) 672874E724 Bolt 002x77 Bracket,Stop Lever 1101454 Fastener, C able 1101353 Lever,Stop 671924E700 Knob,Plastic 071294 F-O40413L...
  • Page 24 MULCHER MODELS F-O40413L...
  • Page 25 MULCHER MODELS DESCRIPTION PARTNO. DESCRIPTION PARTNO. Housing 776150 Adapter,Blade 672503 Engine* Adjuster,Right FrontHeight 1101898 Bolt, Carriage 002x81 Bolt,Engine 0025x6 Adjuster,Left RearHeight 1101901 Bolt 001X45 Nut,Push** 028x49 Bolt 01x108 Bracket,LeftHandle 1101239E700 Nut,Flange 015x79 Adjuster,Left FrontHeight 1101899 Rod,Pivot** 215x17Z Nut,Flange 015x68 Door,Rear (Black) 672611 Door,Rear (Gray) 672612...

  • Page 26: Side Discharge

    SIDE DISCHARGE MODELS 70 69 F-O40413L...
  • Page 27 SIDE DISCHARGE MODELS DESCRIPTION PARTNO. DESCRIPTION PARTNO. Housing 776151 Nut,Flange 015x79 Engine* Rod,Pivot* * 215x17Z Bolt,Carriage 002x81 Door,Rear (Black) 672610 Door,Rear (Gray) 672613 Adjuster,Left RearHeight 1101901 Spring** 166x44 Retainer, P ush* * 028x49 Guard,Rear 671970 Bracket,LeftHandle 1101239E700 Wheel&Tire # Adjuster,LeftFrontHeight 1101899 Bracket,RightHandle 1101238E700...
  • Page 28 MULCHER MODELS WITH 14" REAR WHEELS 7 34 F-O40413L...
  • Page 29 MULCHER MODELS WITH 14" REAR WHEELS DESCRIPTION PARTNO. DESCRIPTION PARTNO. Housing 776152 Bolt 001x85 Engine* Bolt 001x45 Bolt, Carriage 002x81 Nut,Flange 015x79 Adjuster,Left RearHeight 1101893 Rod,Pivot** 215x17Z Retainer, P ush** 028x49 Door,Rear (Black) 672610 Door,Rear (Gray) 672612 Bracket,LeftHandle 1101245E700 Spring** 166x44 Adjuster,LeftFrontHeight 1101899...
  • Page 30 SIDE DISCHARGEMODELSWITH 14" REARWHEELS 7 34 21" F-O40413L...
  • Page 31 SIDE DISCHARGEMODELSWITH 14" REARWHEELS DESCRIPTION PARTNO. DESCRIPTION PARTNO. Housing 776153 Door,Rear (Black) 672610 Door,Rear (Gray) 672612 Engine* Spring** 166x44 Bolt,Carriage 002x81 Guard,Rear 671969 Adjuster,Left RearHeight 1101892 Wheel &Tire # Retainer, P ush* * 028x49 Bracket,RightHandle 1101244E700 Bracket,LeftHandle 1101245E700 Adjuster,Right RearHeight 1101892 Adjuster,LeftFrontHeight 1101899 Screw...

  • Page 32: Wheels And Tires

    WHEELS AND TIRES Look at the illustrations. Select the wheel and the tire you want and order from the following chart. WHEEL SIZE & TYPE 6-inch Plastic, White 672788 672789 6-inch Plastic, Gray 020270 7-inch Plastic, White 071597 7-inch Plastic, Gray 8-inch Plastic, White 020271 672060...

  • Page 33: Grass Bag

    GRASS BAG 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 071592 Frame Assembly 672905 Bag, Cloth - Black 1101003...
  • Page 34 NOTES F-O40413L...

  • Page 35: Slope Guide

    SLOPE GUIDE ... 15 DE_,_ SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE, .._S A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE POLE, OR A FENCE. • ij: :i " ....•.._o_._._o_ _ o _ _ " •..

  • Page 36: How To Order Repair Parts

    PartsDistributorshown below.When you order,include the following information:(1) CompleteModel Number(see nameplate),(2) Dateof Manufacture,(3) CompletePart Number,(4) Description,(5)Quantity. Repairpartsfor the engine or the transmissionare availablefrom the manufacturer'sauthorizedservice centerfound inthe yellowpages of the telephonedirectory.Seethe individualengine or transmissionwarranties. MURRAY, I NC. LAWNMOWERCENTRALPARTSDISTRIBUTORS FRANK EDWARDSCO. BILLIOU'S,INC. GULF COASTENGINE,INC.

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