Murray 22" Front Drive manual

The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit. This information includes the INSTRUCTION BOOKS, the REPLACEMENT P ARTS and the W ARRANTIES. This information must be included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed. PRODUCT INFORMA TION This Instruction Book contains information for several models. [...]

2 F-050442L MURRA Y , INC. T wo Y ear 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 T wo (2) Y ears from the date of purchase; however , this warranty does not cover engines, accessories (such as snow blowers, sno[...]

OWNER’S INFORMA TION 3 F-050442L 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 . Read and follow these instructions before you use the unit. Know your product[...]

IMPORT ANT 4 F-050442L Safe Operation Practices for W alk-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 1. Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions on the machine and in the [...]

IMPORT ANT 5 F-050442L DO NOT : 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. III. Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often at[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 6 F-050442L 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 . They can help you learn . T oo often the mow- er user is inexperienced, not properly in- structed, or has not read the Instruction Book and instruction[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 7 F-050442L bruises, or even put out an eye. Often the per- so n 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 b e. Planning your mowing pattern has a double[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 8 F-050442L Use only original equipment or approved sub- stitutions as service parts. If you need profes- sional service, select a shop that is an Authorized Service Center for your brand of mower . If you plan to service the unit yourself, follow directions in the Instruction Book. As you mow , remember children and pets are some[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 9 F-050442L While mowing, if you hit a foreign object, stop th e engine. Remove the spark plug wire. 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. Vibration is generally a warning o[...]

STEPS T O FOLLOW 10 F-050442L BEFORE MOWING D Be sure to dress correctly . Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes. D Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade. D Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel. D Read and follow the Owner’s Manual, the instructions with[...]

PREP ARA TION 11 F-050442L W ARNING: Before doing any assembly or maintenance to the mower , remove the wire from the spark plug. NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the location o f a part with the operator standing behind the handle. UNP ACKING INSTRUCTIONS Th e mower was fully assembled at the factory . When the mower was put[...]

PREP ARA TION 12 F-050442L HOW TO ADJUST THE HANDLE HEIGHT 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. Figure 4 LOW HIGH 1. Remove the wingnuts and bolts from the right and left handle brackets (Figure 5). 2. T o raise the handle, mount t[...]

PREP ARA TION 13 F-050442L ELECTRIC ST ART MODELS When the mower was shipped from the facto- ry, the battery was not fully charged. Before the first use, the battery must be charged for 16 hours. See “How T o Charge The Battery” in the Maintenance section. HOW TO PREP ARE THE ENGINE ENGINE DOES NOT CONT AIN OIL OR GASOLINE Fill the engine with [...]

PREP ARA TION 14 F-050442L MODELS WITH OPTIONAL MULCHER PLA TE MULCHER PLA TE REMOV AL AND INST ALLA TION W ARNING: 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 . T o convert from a mulcher to a side discharge, remove the mulcher plate. A side disch[...]

OPERA TION 15 F-050442L ENGINE ST OP LEVER Release the engine stop lever and the engine and the blade will automatically stop. T o run the engine, hold the engine stop lever in the Operating position (Figure 1 1). Before you start the engine, operate the en- gine stop lever several times. Make sure the cable moves easily . Figure 10 Engine Stop Lev[...]

OPERA TION 16 F-050442L HOW TO ST ART ENGINE W ARNING: The blade will rotate when the engine runs. IMPORT ANT : Before you start the engine, operate the engine stop lever several times. Make sure the engine stop cable moves freely . NOTE: The engine design does not include a throttle control or an engine speed ad- justment. The engine is set at the[...]

MAINTENANCE 17 F-050442L ELECTRIC ST ART MODELS HOW TO CHARGE THE BA TTERY W ARNING: The battery contains sulfuric acid which is harmful to the skin, eyes and clothing. If acid gets on the body or cloth- ing, wash with water . Do not at- tempt to open the battery . If the battery has a crack, replace the battery . Do not burn a damaged or old batte[...]

MAINTENANCE 18 F-050442L ENGINE MAINTENANCE Us e the following maintenance section to keep your unit in good operating condition. All the maintenance information for the engine is in th e “Engine Instruction Book”. Before you start the engine, read this book. W ARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except carburetor), or repair , s[...]

MAINTENANCE 19 F-050442L HOW TO REMOVE THE DRIVE BEL T W ARNING: Before you remove the belt, disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 1. Remove the screw that secures the belt cover . Remove the belt cover (Figure 18). 2. T o remove the drive belt, tip the mower up. See “Engine T ipping” in the Maintenance section. 3. Loosen the belt tension bo[...]

MAINTENANCE 20 F-050442L HOW TO ADJUST THE DRIVE CABLE W ARNING: Before you adjust the drive cable, release the engine stop lever and wait for the engine to stop. If the drive system does not engage and disen- gage correctly , check the handle for correct as- sembly . Make sure that all parts are in good condition, not broken or bent, and that all [...]

MAINTENANCE 21 F-050442L BLADE SER VICE W ARNING: 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. Frequently check the blade for wear or dam- age such as cracks. Frequently check the bolt that ho[...]

MAINTENANCE 22 F-050442L 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 t he blade is not balanced, the heavy end will rotate toward the ground. Sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. 6. A new blade will cut better [...]

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 23 F-050442L The Engine will not start. 1. Make sure the fuel tank is filled with clean gasoline. Do not use old gasoline. 2. On a cold engine, push the primer button (optional on some models). For the number of times required to push the primer button, see the engine manufacturer’s instructions. 3. Make sure the wire for t[...]

HANDLE - RECOIL-ST ART MODELS 24 F-050442L 1 2 3 4 8 11 11 12 13 16 5 6 5 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. 1 Handle, Upper (Black) Handle, Upper (Gray) 1 101557E701 1 101557E724 2 Handle, Lower (Black) Handle, Lower (Gray) 1 102089E701 1 102089E724 3 Bolt 025x14 4 Control, Drive 1 101670 5 Locknut 15x1 16 6 Cable, Stop * [...]

HANDLE - ELECTRIC-ST ART MODELS 25 F-050442L 1 2 3 4 8 9 11 11 12 13 27 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 10 5 16 5 6 5 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. 1 Handle, Upper (Black) Handle, Upper (Gray) 1 101557E701 1 101557E724 2 Handle, Lower (Black) Handle, Lower (Gray) 1 102090E701 1 102090E724 3 Bolt 025x14 4 Control, Drive 1[...]

MODELS WITH ST ANDARD WHEELS 26 F-050442L 12 14 15 16 1 4 7 3 5 6 55 55 31 30 40 11 45 43 29 21 22 23 24 22 20 19 27 32 38 39 36 9 33 34 35 37 44 18 2 10 25 25 10 41 40 54 39 36 41 42 26 42 6 17 56 57[...]

MODELS WITH ST ANDARD WHEELS 27 F-050442L KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. 1 Engine −−− * −−− 2 Housing 7501039 3 Height Adjuster , Left Rear 672641 4 Knob 071495 5 Wheel and Tire, Rear # −−−−− 6 Locknut, Flange 015x84 7 Bolt, Carriage 002x81 9 Bolt, Engine 025x1 1 10 Nut 015x68 1 1 Height Adjuster ,[...]

MODELS WITH 14” REAR WHEELS 28 F-050442L 12 14 15 16 1 55 31 30 40 11 45 29 20 19 27 32 38 39 36 9 33 34 35 37 2 10 25 25 10 41 40 54 39 36 41 42 26 42 6 17 21 22 23 24 22 44 18 4 7 3 5 6 43 56 57 58 10 10 61 54[...]

MODELS WITH 14” REAR WHEELS 29 F-050442L KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. 1 Engine −−− * −−− 2 Housing 7501038 3 Height Adjuster , Left Rear 1 102107 4 Knob 071495 5 Wheel and Tire, Rear # −−−−− 6 Locknut, Flange 015x84 7 Bolt, Carriage 002x81 9 Bolt, Engine 025x1 1 10 Nut 015x68 1 1 Height Adjuste[...]

WHEELS AND TIRES 30 F-050442L Look at the illustrations. Select the wheel and the tire you want and order from the following chart. A D B C WHEEL SIZE & TYPE A B C D 6-inch Plastic, White 672788 ---- ---- ---- 6-inch Plastic, Gray 672789 ---- ---- ---- 7-inch Plastic, White 020270 ---- ---- ---- 7-inch Plastic, Gray 071597 ---- ---- ---- 8-inch[...]

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HOW TO ORDER REP AIR P ARTS F-050442L Only use a factory repair part. Repair parts, except for the engine or the transmission, are available from the store where the unit was purchased, a service shop recommended by the store, or an authorized service shop found in the yellow pages of the telephone directory . If you cannot get a repair part or ser[...]