Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product F-98526 Murray
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Model 22506x9A This InstructionBook 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 certainthat all the product information is included with the unit.
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.
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.
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. I. General Operation .
DONOT: Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or em- bankments. The operator could lose footing or balance. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping. IlL Children IMPORTANT nect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
SAFE MOWING GUIDE Every person who uses power equipment must learn the difference between proper and improper use, safe and unsafe mowing prac- tices. Read the next few pages carefully.
SAFE MOWING GUIDE bruises, or even put out an eye. Often the per- son hurt by a thrown object is a bystander such as a child, another family member or a neigh- bor. Keep people and pets completely away from the mowing area. Direct the mower's dis- charge away from areas where people can be.
SAFE MOWING GUIDE Use only original equipment or approved sub- in the rein is no fun and it is dangerous. Always stitutions as service parts. If you need profes- seek shelter in an electrical storm.
SAFE MOWING GUIDE While mowing, if you hit a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove the spark plugwire. Care- fully and thoroughly inspect the mower for damage. Make necessary repairs before re- starting. If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine immediately and check for the cause.
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.
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. Handle 1. Remove the mower from the carton.
PREPARATION HOWTO ADJUST THE HANDLE HEIGHT 4. Remove the wingnuts from the right and left handle brackets (Figure 5). The lower handle has two assembly posi- tions. A HIGH and a LOW position (Figure 4). The HIGH position will raise the handle ap- _roxirnately four inches.
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.
PREPARATION MULCHER PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION _1= WARNING: Before you remove or install the mulcher kit, discon- nect the wire to the spark plug. On some models the mulcher kit is installed at the factory. To convert from a mulcher to a side discharge, remove the mulcher plate.
OPERATION ENGINE STOP LEVER Release the engine stop lever and the engine and the blade will automatically stop. To run the engine, hold the engine stop lever in the Operating position (Figure 9). Before you start the engine, operate the en- gine stop lever several times.
MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Use the following maintenance section to keep your unit in good operating condition. All the maintenance information for the engine is in the "Engine InstrucUon Book". Before you start the engine, read this book.
MAINTENANCE BLADE SERVICE WARNING: Before you inspect the blade or the blade adapter, ,_ disconnect the wire to the spark plug. ff the blade hits an object, stop the engine. Disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Check the unit for damage. Frequently check the blade for wear or dam- age such as cracks.
MAINTENANCE 5. Make sure the blade is balanced. Use a screwdriver and hold the blade parallel to the ground as shown. A blade that is bal- anced will stay parallel to the ground. If the blade is not balanced, the heavy end will rotate toward the ground.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART The Engine will not start. 1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST or START position. 2. Make sure the fuel tank is tilled with clean gasoline. Do not use old gasoline. 3. On a cold engine, push the primer button (optional on some models) five times.
MODEL 22506x9A 21 18 / 19 27 Lr j I REPAIR PARTS 32 5 7 2 25 26 _ 15 / / ! / / 11 5 F-98526 20.
MODEL 22506x9A REPAIR PARTS KEY NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. 1 Engine _: 2 Housing 776022 3 Height Adjuster, Left Rear 672645A 4 Knob 71495 5 Wheel and Tire # 6 Locknut, Flange 15x84 7 Bolt, Carriage 2x81.
MODEL 22506x9A 7 12 8 13 14 15 2 REPAIR PARTS 15 KEY KEY NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Handle, Upper (Black) 672666E701 8 Engine Stop Cable 2 Handle, Lower (Black) 71137E701 12 Guide, Rope 3 Bolt 2x77 13 Engine Stop Lever 4 Knob, Plastic 71294 14 Bracket, Stop Lever 7 Locknut 15x116 15 Fastener,Cable PART NO.
MODEL 22506x9A REPAIR PARTS Look at the illustrations. Select the wheel and the tire you want and order from the following chart. B m m F WHEELSIZE & TYPE 6-inch Plastic, White 7-inch Plastic, Whi.
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never up ordown slopes. I J mower up or down slopes, never across the face of slopes. On s riding mower to determine if a slope is safe to mow: (1) disengage the blade(s), (2) put the unit in reverse, and (3) try to back straight up the slope. If you can back up the slope, It is generally safe to mow.
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Only use a factory repair pad. Repair parts, except for the engine orthe transmission, are available ffem the store where the unit waspuronased,.a service shop recommended by the store, oran authorized sen_ce shop found in the yellow Eagas .
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