Murray 22" Self-Propelled 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-04041 1L 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, sn[...]

OWNER’S INFORMA TION 3 F-04041 1L 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 produc[...]

IMPORT ANT 4 F-04041 1L 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-04041 1L 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 a[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 6 F-04041 1L 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 instructio[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 7 F-04041 1L 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 doubl[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 8 F-04041 1L 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 som[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 9 F-04041 1L 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 [...]

STEPS T O FOLLOW 10 F-04041 1L 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 wit[...]

PREP ARA TION 11 F-04041 1L UNP ACKING INSTRUCTIONS Th e mower was fully assembled at the factory . When the mower was put in the carton, the handle was put in the storage position. T o put the handle in the operating position, follow the steps below . Handle 1. Remove the mower from the carton. 2 . P u t the lower handle in the operating posi- tio[...]

PREP ARA TION 12 F-04041 1L HOW TO ADJUST THE HANDLE HEIGHT The handle bracket has two assembly posi- tions. A HIGH and a LOW position (Figure 3). The HIGH position will raise the handle ap- proximately four inches. Figure 3 LOW HIGH 1. Remove the knobs and bolts from the right and left handle brackets (Figure 4). 2. T o raise the handle, mount the[...]

PREP ARA TION 13 F-04041 1L MODELS WITH OPTIONAL GRASS BAG HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE GRASS BAG 1. Slide the frame assembly into the ends of the support tube (Figure 7). 2. Make sure the handle is on the outside of the grass bag (Figure 8). 3. Attach the clips to the frame assembly (Figure 8). 4. Close the top cover . When operating the mower with the gra[...]

PREP ARA TION 14 F-04041 1L MODELS WITH OPTIONAL GRASS BAG HOW TO MOUNT THE GRASS BAG 1. T o mount the grass bag on the mower , raise the rear door . Hold the handle of the grass bag. Put the grass bag in the operating position (Figure 10). Lower the rear door . IMPORT ANT : Make sure the hooks, on each side of the frame assembly , are mounted on t[...]

PREP ARA TION 15 F-04041 1L HOW TO A TT ACH THE SIDE MOUNTED DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR W ARNING: T o prevent the en- gine from starting, disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 1. Raise the mulcher cover (Figure 12). 2. Slide the two tabs on the side deflector u n - der the pivot pin. 3. Lower the side deflector . Make sure the locking tab goes through [...]

PREP ARA TION 16 F-04041 1L 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 See the engine manuf[...]

OPERA TION 17 F-04041 1L 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 17). Before you start the engine, operate the en- gine stop lever several times. Make sure the cable moves easily . Figure 16 Engine Stop Lev[...]

OPERA TION 18 F-04041 1L 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 th[...]

MAINTENANCE 19 F-04041 1L 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 batt[...]

MAINTENANCE 20 F-04041 1L 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 , [...]

MAINTENANCE 21 F-04041 1L HOW TO REMOVE THE DRIVE BEL T W ARNING: Before you remove the belt, disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 1. Remove the belt cover (Figure 24). 2. Loosen the belt tension bolt (Figure 25). 3. Remove the front of the drive belt from the transmission pulley . 4. T o remove the rear of the drive belt , slip the drive belt [...]

MAINTENANCE 22 F-04041 1L 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 23 F-04041 1L 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 h[...]

MAINTENANCE 24 F-04041 1L Ground Blade is balanced when parallel to the ground. Screwdriver Blade File Figure 30 CHECK THE LEVEL OF CUT T es t the unit in a small area. If the height of cut is not level or if the cut grass is not discharged, th e cause can be: (1) the blade is bent or dam- aged, (2) the blade is not sharp, (3) a worn blade, (4) or [...]

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 25 F-04041 1L The Engine will not start. 1. Move the throttle control lever to the F AST or ST ART position. 2. Make sure the fuel tank is filled with clean gasoline. Do not use old gasoline. 3. On a cold engine, push the primer button (optional on some models) five times. 4. Make sure the wire for the spark plug is connected[...]

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MULCHER MODELS 28 F-04041 1L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 23 25 24 26 45 46 24 25 23 34 37 42 40 41 39 38 34 32 31 30 29 62 29 28 31 30 44 43 44 48 49 50 51 54 50 53 59 61 60 59 58 57 55 52 14[...]

MULCHER MODELS 29 F-04041 1L KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 1 101340E717 Housing 2 − − − − − Engine * 3 1 101653 Pulley , Drive 4 1 101331 1 101332 Spacer , Engine (Black) Spacer , Engine (Gray) 5 1 101596 1 101568 Cover , Belt (Black) Cover , Belt (Gray) 6 26x304 Screw 7 672605 Adjuster , Left Rear Height 8[...]

SIDE DISCHARGE MODELS 30 F-04041 1L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 23 25 24 26 45 46 24 25 23 34 37 42 40 41 39 38 34 32 31 30 29 62 29 28 31 30 44 43 44 48 49 50 51 54 50 53 59 61 60 59 58 57 55 52 66 70 67 69 67 68 14[...]

SIDE DISCHARGE MODELS 31 F-04041 1L KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 1 101340E717 Housing 2 − − − − − Engine * 3 1 101653 Pulley , Drive 4 1 101331 1 101332 Spacer , Engine (Black) Spacer , Engine (Gray) 5 1 101596 1 101568 Cover , Belt (Black) Cover , Belt (Gray) 6 26x304 Screw 7 672605 Adjuster , Left Rear H[...]

MULCHER MODELS WITH 14” REAR WHEELS 32 F-04041 1L 52 46 23 56 54 53 46 44 42 45 44 44 24 37 25 34 49 7 44 62 38 30 47 39 40 41 61 59 58 59 1 43 48 50 50 57 60 2 3 8 4 28 26 34 32 31 29 23 24 30 25 6 5 55 51 10 11 12 13 14[...]

MULCHER MODELS WITH 14” REAR WHEELS 33 F-04041 1L KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 − − − − − Housing 2 − − − − − Engine * 3 1 101653 Pulley , Drive 4 1 101331 1 101332 Spacer , Engine (Black) Spacer , Engine (Gray) 5 1 101596 1 101568 Cover , Belt (Black) Cover , Belt (Gray) 6 26x304 Screw 7 672919[...]

SIDE DISCHARGE MODELS WITH 14" REAR WHEELS 34 F-04041 1L 52 46 23 56 54 53 46 44 42 45 44 44 24 37 25 34 49 7 44 62 38 30 47 39 40 41 61 59 58 59 1 43 48 50 50 57 60 2 3 8 4 28 26 34 32 31 29 23 24 30 25 6 5 55 51 66 70 67 69 67 68 10 11 12 13 14[...]

SIDE DISCHARGE MODELS WITH 14" REAR WHEELS 35 F-04041 1L KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 1 101340E717 Housing 2 − − − − − Engine * 3 1 101653 Pulley , Drive 4 1 101331 1 101332 Spacer , Engine (Black) Spacer , Engine (Gray) 5 1 101596 1 101568 Cover , Belt (Black) Cover , Belt (Gray) 6 26x304 Screw 7 672[...]

HANDLE - RECOIL-ST ART MODELS 36 F-04041 1L 1 2 3 4 8 12 13 16 5 6 5 29 31 7 KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 1 101557E701 1 101557E724 Handle, Upper (Black) Handle, Upper (Gray) 2 672906E701 672906E724 Handle, Lower (Black) Handle, Lower (Gray) 3 025x14 Bolt 4 1 101670 Control, Drive 5 15x1 16 Locknut 6 1 101365 1 1013[...]

HANDLE - ELECTRIC-ST ART MODELS 37 F-04041 1L 1 2 3 4 8 12 13 27 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 10 16 5 6 5 29 31 7 11 KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 1 101557E701 1 101557E724 Handle, Upper (Black) Handle, Upper (Gray) 2 672907E701 672907E724 Handle, Lower (Black) Handle, Lower (Gray) 3 025x14 Bolt 4 1 101670 Control, Dri[...]

GRASS BAG 38 F-04041 1L 1 2 3 KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 1 101075 T ube, Bag 2 1 101074 Frame Assembly 3 1 101005 Bag, Cloth[...]

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HOW TO ORDER REP AIR P ARTS F-04041 1L 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 se[...]