Murray EV3850x4B 3.8 manual

F–041 104L Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Model EV3850x4B 3.8 Horsepower 9 Inch Blade Edge / Bevel Cut EDGER[...]

2 F–041 104L T ABLE OF CONTENTS W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT 2 . . . . . . SAFETY RULES 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS 5 . . . . ASSEMBL Y 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPERA TION 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAINTENANCE 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 18 . . REP AIR P ARTS 19 . . . . . [...]

SAFETY RULES 3 F–041 104L Safe Operation Practices for Edger . W ARNING: Look f or this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means: “Attention! Become Alert! Y our Safety Is Involved.” W ARNING: T o prevent acciden- tal starting when setting–up, transporting, adjusting or mak- ing repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire a[...]

SAFETY RULES 4 F–041 104L Safe Storage S Always refer to the owner ’s manual instruc- tions for important details if the Edger is to be stored for an extended period. S Never store the Edger with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the en[...]

SAFETY RULES 5 F–041 104L INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS IMPORT ANT : Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup- plied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol. Control And Operating Symbols Slow Fast W ARNING Thrown Objects. Keep Bystanders Away . W ARNING Rotating [...]

ASSEMBL Y 6 F–041 104L ASSEMBL Y Parts Packed Separately In Carton 1 – Owner ’s Manual (not shown) 1 – Container Of Oil 2 – Hair Pin 1 – Control Rod 1 – Container of Oil 1 – Hair Pin 1 – Control Rod W ARNING: Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while as - sembling the Edger . Figure 1 shows the Edger completely as- sembled. [...]

ASSEMBL Y 7 F–041 104L HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE 1. Loosen the knobs and raise the upper handle to the upright position. See Figure 2. 2. T ighten the knobs . Make sure the knobs are to the outside of the handles as shown in Figure 2. 3. Insert the end of the control rod, from RIGHT to LEFT , through the hole in the front wheel arm . Attach with ha[...]

ASSEMBL Y 8 F–041 104L HOW TO PREP ARE THE ENGINE ENGINE DOES NOT CONT AIN 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 , operation, maintenance, and storage. This Edger was shipped with a 20 ounce container of SAE30 motor oil. Add th[...]

OPERA TION 9 F–041 104L KNOW YOUR EDGER READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERA TE the Edger . T o familiarize yourself with the location of the controls, compare the illustrations with your Edger . Save this manual for future reference. Depth Control Lever Engine Stop Lever Fuel T ank Cap Blade Guard Recoil Starter Handle[...]

OPERA TION 10 F–041 104L EYE PROTECTION Always wear safety glasses. If you wear eye glasses, put a Wide Vision Safety Mask over your eye glasses. W ARNING: Debris thrown from the Edger can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can cause severe eye dam- age. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when operating the Edger .[...]

OPERA TION 11 F–041 104L W ARNING: When the engine runs, the blade will rotate. T o prevent injury , keep hands and feet away from blade. HOW TO ST OP THE EDGER 1. Move the depth control lever forward to raise the blade. Then, release the engine stop lever . See Figure 8. W ARNING: Never leave the Edger unattended while the en- gine is running. A[...]

OPERA TION 12 F–041 104L HOW TO ST OP THE ENGINE T o stop the engine, release the engine stop lever . If the engine continues to run, move the throttle control to the STOP position. If the engine will not stop, hold a screwdriver against the spark plug and against the en- gine cooling fins. The spark will go to ground and the engine will stop. HO[...]

OPERA TION 13 F–041 104L EDGING TIPS S Edging is best performed when conditions are dry . If the soil is to wet, dirt becomes packed around the blade causing prema- ture belt wear and decreased perfor- mance. S If dirt does become packed around the blade, stop the engine and remove the wire from the spark plug. Remove the packed dirt and debris f[...]

MAINTENANCE 14 F–041 104L CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS Fill in dates as you complete regular service. After First 2 Hours Before Each Use Often Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Before Each Season Before Storage SERVICE DA TES Lubricate All Pivot Points √ √ Lubricate Wheel Axles √ √ Check Engine Oil Level √ Check Spark Plug √[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 15 F–041 104L HOW TO REMOVE THE BEL T The belt made of a special compound. If the belt becomes worn or breaks, replace the belt with an original equipment belt. 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 2. Drain the gasoline and oil from the en- gine. 3. T ip the Edger backwards on the handle. Block the top of [...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 16 F–041 104L HOW TO REPLACE THE BLADE The blade is subject to wear and damage, such as nicks and dents. This will not gener- ally affect its function. The blade is designed to not require sharp- ening. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade. The blade is also reversible. If nicks or dents are excessive, remove the blade and t[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 17 F–041 104L STORAGE W ARNING: Never store the Edger indoors with fuel in the fuel tank. Never store in an en- closed, poorly ventilated area where fumes could reach an open flame, a spark or a pilot light as on a furnace, wa- ter heater or clothes dryer . W ARNING: Do not remove gas - oline while inside a building, near a[...]

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 18 F–041 104L TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine difficult to start Stale fuel Drain fuel tank. Fill with fresh fuel. or Clogged fuel filter Replace fuel filter Engine runs erratically Dirt in fuel tank or out of fuel Clean fuel tank. Engine runs erratically or Carburetor out of adjustment See Carburetor Adjustment section. or[...]

MODEL EV3850x4B 19 F–041 104L 317 100 12 21 20 314 310 31 1 316 315 300 321 320 305 301 22 10 313 321 318 321 334 302 332 343714C 328 329 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. 10 Engine ––––– 12 Screw 0025x6 20 Pulley , V3L 52052 21 Key , Hi Pro #505 338490 22 Screw , Set 120580 100 Frame, Edger 740124E245 300 Quil[...]

MODEL EV3850x4B 20 F–041 104L REF . FRAME ASSY . REF . ENGINE WIRE REF . FRONT WHEEL ARM 403 423 402 427 424 401 415 423 423 416 417 420 41 1 406 412 409 421 418 422 419 407 408 410 427 405 426 425 343712C 428 428[...]

MODEL EV3850x4B 21 F–041 104L KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. 401 Bolt, 5/16–18x.75 71 1558 402 Nut, 5/16–18 015x79 403 Lower Handle 740128E701 405 Handle, Depth 740130E701 406 Screw 180081 407 Spring, Compression 25644 408 Nut, 5/16–18 015x43 409 Brkt, Adj. Quadrant 740143E701 410 Rope Guide 672510 41 1 Screw , 1/4–20x1.25 001x94 412 Nut, [...]

MODEL EV3850x4B 22 F–041 104L 344943 11 6 11 7 11 8 106 138 104 111 11 4 11 3 11 2 11 0 109 138 101 107 105 11 6 11 7 11 8 103 11 7 11 7 103 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. 101 Rod, Axle Front 740091 103 E–Ring 20864 104 Bracket, Curp Hop 740126E245 105 Rod, Rear Axle 740095 106 W asher , Flat 417098 107 W asher , Sp[...]

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HOW TO ORDER REP AIR P ARTS F–041 104L 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 [...]