Murray F-98526 manual

Model 22506x9A This InstructionBook contains information for several models. Read and keep this book for future reference. This book contains important information on SAFETY,, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE. PRODUCT INFORMATION The owner must be certainthat all the product information is included with the unit. This information includes the I[...]

MURRAY, INC. Two Year 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 Two (2) Years from the date of purchase; however, this warranty does not cover engines, accessories (such as snow blowers, snow blades, grass bagg[...]

OWNER'S INFORMATION 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: If you und[...]

IMPORTANT Safe Operation Practices for Walk-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 . Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions on the machine and in the manual(s). Be t[...]

DONOT: 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. IlL Children IMPORTANT nect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Always wear eye protection [...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 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. Too often the mow- er user is inexperienced, not properly in- structed, or has not read the Instruction Book and instructions on the unit b[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE bruises, or even put out an eye. Often the per- son 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 be. Planning your mowing pattern has a double benefit. It[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE Use only original equipment or approved sub- in the rein is no fun and it is dangerous. Always stitutions as service parts. If you need profes- seek shelter in an electrical storm. In extreme- sional service, select a shop that is an ly dry mowing conditions, your safetyglasses Authorized Service Center for your brand of can serve[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE While mowing, if you hit a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove the spark plugwire. 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 of trouble. Keep[...]

STEPS TO FOLLOW BEFORE MOWING • Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes. • Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade. • Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel. • Read and follow the Owner's Manual, the insbuctions with the [...]

PREPARATION UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS The mower was fully assembled at the factory. When the mower was put in the carton, the handle was put in the storage position. To put the handle in the operating position, follow the steps below. Handle 1. Remove the mower from the carton. 2. Put the lower handle in the opereting posi- tion. Make sure the lower h[...]

PREPARATION HOWTO ADJUST THE HANDLE HEIGHT 4. Remove the wingnuts from the right and left handle brackets (Figure 5). The lower handle has two assembly posi- tions. A HIGH and a LOW position (Figure 4). The HIGH position will raise the handle ap- _roxirnately four inches. _, HIGH LOW Figure 4 5. Remove the lower handle from the han- dle brackets (F[...]

PREPARATION HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN 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, op- eration, maintenance, and storage. WARNING: Follow the engine manufacturer's instructions for the type of gasoline an[...]

PREPARATION MULCHER PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION _1= WARNING: 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. To convert from a mulcher to a side discharge, remove the mulcher plate. A side discharge mower can be converted to a mulching mower by ins[...]

OPERATION ENGINE STOP LEVER Release the engine stop lever and the engine and the blade will automatically stop. To run the engine, hold the engine stop lever in the Operating position (Figure 9). Before you start the engine, operate the en- gine stop lever several times. Make sure the cable moves easily. Position Engine Stop Lever Figure 9 WARNING:[...]

MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Use the following maintenance section to keep your unit in good operating condition. All the maintenance information for the engine is in the "Engine InstrucUon Book". Before you start the engine, read this book. Hard starting. Engine smoking. Spark plug fouling. Oil or gas saturation of the air filter. WARN[...]

MAINTENANCE BLADE SERVICE WARNING: Before you inspect the blade or the blade adapter, ,_ disconnect the wire to the spark plug. ff 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 holds the blade[...]

MAINTENANCE 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 the 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 than a badly w[...]

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART The Engine will not start. 1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST or START position. 2. Make sure the fuel tank is tilled 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 to the spark pl[...]

MODEL 22506x9A 21 18 / 19 27 Lr j I REPAIR PARTS 32 5 7 2 25 26 _ 15 / / ! / / 11 5 F-98526 20[...]

MODEL 22506x9A REPAIR PARTS KEY NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. 1 Engine _: 2 Housing 776022 3 Height Adjuster, Left Rear 672645A 4 Knob 71495 5 Wheel and Tire # 6 Locknut, Flange 15x84 7 Bolt, Carriage 2x81 9 Bolt, Engine 25x6 10 Nut 15x68 11 Height Adjuster, Left Front 672639A 12 Washer, Belleville 17xl 37 13 Washer 17x124 14 Bolt, Hex lx142 15 Blade 71[...]

MODEL 22506x9A 7 12 8 13 14 15 2 REPAIR PARTS 15 KEY KEY NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Handle, Upper (Black) 672666E701 8 Engine Stop Cable 2 Handle, Lower (Black) 71137E701 12 Guide, Rope 3 Bolt 2x77 13 Engine Stop Lever 4 Knob, Plastic 71294 14 Bracket, Stop Lever 7 Locknut 15x116 15 Fastener,Cable PART NO. 672558 71530 43653E700 436[...]

MODEL 22506x9A REPAIR PARTS Look at the illustrations. Select the wheel and the tire you want and order from the following chart. B m m F WHEELSIZE & TYPE 6-inch Plastic, White 7-inch Plastic, White 7-inch Plastic, Ught Gray 7-inch Plastic, DarkGray 8-inch Plastic, White 8-inch Plastic, Ught Gray 8-inch Plastic, Dark Gray 8-inch Metal, White 8-[...]

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never up ordown slopes. I J mower up or down slopes, never across the face of slopes. On s riding mower to determine if a slope is safe to mow: (1) disengage the blade(s), (2) put the unit in reverse, and (3) try to back straight up the slope. If you can back up the slope, It is generally safe to mow. However, If you do not feel safe, or if you are[...]

HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Only use a factory repair pad. Repair parts, except for the engine orthe transmission, are available ffem the store where the unit waspuronased,.a service shop recommended by the store, oran authorized sen_ce shop found in the yellow Eagas .of the telephone airectory, ffyou cannot get a repair pad or service as described a[...]