Briggs & Stratton Push 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-030401L 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-030401L 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-030401L 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-030401L 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-030401L 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-030401L 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-030401L 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-030401L 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-030401L 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-030401L Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your mower . All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is assembled. W ARNING: Before doing any assembly or maintenance to the mower , remove the wire from the spark plug. NOTE: T orque is measured in foot pounds (me[...]

PREP ARA TION 12 F-030401L Handle 1. Remove the mower from the carton. 2 . P u t the lower handle in the operating posi- tion. Make sure the lower handle is be- tween the locking tabs (Figure 1). 3. Attach the lower handle to the handle brackets with the fasteners as shown. 4. Attach the upper handle to the lower han- dle with the fasteners as show[...]

PREP ARA TION 13 F-030401L HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE CONTROLS T O THE HANDLE T wo types of handles are shown in Figure 3. The engine on your model will determine which type of handle is on your model. T ype A is for models with Briggs & Stratton engines. T ype B is for models with T ecumseh engines. Note: On models with Briggs & Stratton en- gine[...]

PREP ARA TION 14 F-030401L 3. Attach the engine stop cable to the en- gine. Models with Briggs & Stratton en- gines are shown in Figure 4. Models with T ecumseh engines are shown in Figure 5. 4. Make sure the engine stop cable moves freely . I f the cable does not move freely , re- peat the above steps. CAUTION: A cable that is bent or damaged [...]

PREP ARA TION 15 F-030401L HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE WHEELS AND HEIGHT ADJUSTERS 1. First, determine which of the height ad- justers to attach to the front of the mower housing. The front height adjusters have index plates attached to the height adjusters (Figure 7). The rear height ad- justers do not have index plates . 2. Attach the front height adjust[...]

PREP ARA TION 16 F-030401L 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 t[...]

OPERA TION 17 F-030401L 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 8). Before you start the engine, operate the en- gine stop lever several times. Make sure the cable moves easily . Figure 8 Engine Stop Lever [...]

MAINTENANCE 18 F-030401L 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-030401L BLADE SERVICE 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 hol[...]

MAINTENANCE 20 F-030401L 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 21 F-030401L 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 [...]

HANDLE - BRIGGS & STRA TTON MODELS 22 F-030401L 1 2 4 3 7 16 12 13 14 15 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 2x77 4 Knob, Plastic 71294 7 Locknut 15x1 16 12 Guide, Rope 71530 13[...]

HANDLE - TECUMSEH ENGINE MODELS 23 F-030401L 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 9 10 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 Bracket, Stop Lever 1 101454 4 Lever , Stop 43653E700 5 Knob, Plastic 71294 6 Engine[...]

MODELS WITH ST ANDARD WHEELS 24 F-030401L[...]

MODELS WITH ST ANDARD WHEELS 25 F-030401L KEY NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. 1 Engine ‡ ------ 2 Housing 776022 3 Height Adjuster , Left Rear (8” Wheels) Height Adjuster , Left Rear (7” Wheels) 672641 672637 4 Knob 71495 5 Wheel and T ire # ------ 6 Locknut, Flange 15x84 7 Bolt, Carriage 2x81 9 Bolt, Engine 25x6 10 Nut 15x68 1 1 Height Adjuster, L[...]

WHEELS AND TIRES 26 F-030401L Look at the illustrations. Select the wheel and the tire you want and order from the following chart. A D B C[...]

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HOW TO ORDER REP AIR P ARTS F-030401L 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[...]