Murray Models 22" 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–030406L MURRA Y , INC. T wo Y ear Limited W arranty 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, [...]

OWNER’S INFORMA TION 3 F–030406L 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 produ[...]

IMPORT ANT 4 F–030406L 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 [...]

IMPORT ANT 5 F–030406L 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 ofte[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 6 F–030406L 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 instructi[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 7 F–030406L 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 doub[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 8 F–030406L 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 so[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 9 F–030406L 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–030406L 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 wi[...]

PREP ARA TION 11 F–030406L 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- ti[...]

PREP ARA TION 12 F–030406L 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[...]

PREP ARA TION 13 F–030406L 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 us e the unit, read the information on safety , o p - eration, maintenance, and storage. W ARNING: Follow the engine manufacturer ’s instructions for the[...]

PREP ARA TION 14 F–030406L 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 dis[...]

OPERA TION 15 F–030406L 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 12). Before you start the engine, operate the en- gine stop lever several times. Make sure the cable moves easily . Figure 1 1 Engine Stop L[...]

OPERA TION 16 F–030406L 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 t[...]

MAINTENANCE 17 F–030406L 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 18 F–030406L HOW TO REMOVE THE DRIVE BEL T W ARNING: Before you remove the belt, disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 1. Loosen, DO N O REMOVE, the bolt for the debris shield (Figure 17). 2. Remove the screw and the debris shield (Figure 18). 3. Remove the belt cover (Figure 19). 4. Remove the front wheels. 5. Remove the retainer [...]

MAINTENANCE 19 F–030406L 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 [...]

MAINTENANCE 20 F–030406L 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 bette[...]

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 21 F–030406L 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[...]

HANDLE – RECOIL–ST ART MODELS 22 F–030406L 1 2 3 4 9 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 101556E701 1 101556E724 2 Handle, Lower (Black) Handle, Lower (Gray) 71 137E701 71 137E724 3 Bolt 25x14 4 Control, Drive 672877 5 Locknut 15x1 16 6 Cable, Stop *[...]

HANDLE – ELECTRIC–ST ART MODELS 23 F–030406L 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 28 5 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. 1 Handle, Upper (Black) Handle, Upper (Gray) 1 101556E701 1 101556E724 2 Handle, Lower (Black) Handle, Lower (Gray) 672572E701 672572E724 3 Bolt 25x14 4 Control, Dri[...]

MODELS WITH ST ANDARD WHEELS 24 F–030406L 1 2 57 4 28 7 5 27 6 30 31 69 32 34 39 36 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 11 48 35 36 37 68 29 9 55 6 52 47 50 26 52 53 51 15 12 13 14 16 17 49 25 10 53 46 47 54 25 10 58 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 56 64 65 36 39 38 3 18 33[...]

MODELS WITH ST ANDARD WHEELS 25 F–030406L KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. 1 Engine * ------ 2 Housing 776023 3 Height Adjuster , Left Rear 672641 4 Knob 71495 5 Wheel and Tire, Rear # ----- 6 Locknut, Flange 15x84 7 Bolt, Carriage 2x81 9 Bolt, Engine 25x1 1 10 Nut 15x68 1 1 Height Adjuster , Left Front 672643 12 Washer[...]

MODELS WITH 14” REAR WHEELS 26 F–030406L 1 2 3 4 28 64 5 27 6 30 31 44 45 46 47 11 48 29 9 55 6 52 49 50 26 52 53 51 15 12 13 14 16 17 49 25 10 53 46 47 54 25 10 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 56 10 10 60 59 57 58 61 62 7 7 65 66 69 32 34 39 36 40 41 42 43 35 36 37 68 36 39 38 33[...]

MODELS WITH 14” REAR WHEELS 27 F–030406L KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. 1 Engine * ------ 2 Housing 776043 3 Height Adjuster , Left Rear 672645 4 Knob 71495 5 Wheel and Tire, Rear # ----- 6 Locknut, Flange 15x84 7 Bolt, Carriage 2x81 9 Bolt, Engine 25x1 1 10 Nut 15x68 1 1 Height Adjuster , Left Front 672643 12 Washe[...]

WHEELS AND TIRES 28 F–030406L 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 672768 –––– –––– –––– 6–inch Plastic, Gray 672769 –––– –––– –––– 7–inch Plastic, White 20270 –––[...]

NOTES 29 F–030406L[...]

NOTES 30 F–030406L[...]

31 F–030406L[...]

HOW TO ORDER REP AIR P ARTS F–030406L Onl y 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 o f the telephone directory . If you cannot get a repair part or[...]