Murray M22550FC Instructions Manual

Brand: Murray

Model: M22550FC

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: Instructions Manual

This manual is also suitable for

Models

M 5Fc(78oo463)

MP 5Fc(78oo465)

M 5oFc(78oo8o4)

Thisinstruction Book contains informationfor several models.

Read and keep this hookfor future reference.

Thisbook containsimportantBnformationo_ SAFETY,ASSEMBLY,

OPEBATJON,AND MAINTENANCE.

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BOOKS,the REPLACEMENTPARTSand the WARRANTIES.This

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lawsare followed.

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manual,your Murray product will provide manyyears of dependableservice.

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machineand how to avoidthem. This machineis designedand intendedonlyfor finish cutting of

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Tableof Contents

Operator Safety ................................................ 4

Important OperatorSafety instructions .................................. 4

Operation ................................................... 11

Engine Stop Lever ................................................ 11

Front Wheel Drive System cSelf-PropelledUnits} ......................... 11

Stopping the Engine ............................................... 11

Starting the Engine ................................................. 12

Rules for Safeand EffectiveOperation ................................. 12

Maintenance ................................................. 13

Engine Maintenance ............................................... 13

EngineTipping ................................................... 13

Cleaningthe Mower Housing ........................................ 13

Lubrication ...................................................... 13

Adjusting the Height ol Cut .......................................... 13

Removingthe Drive Belt ........................................... 14

Adjusting the Drive Cable ........................................... 15

BladeService .................................................... 16

Removingthe Blade ........................................... 16

Sharpeningthe Blade ........................................... 16

Checkingthe Leveiof Cut ........................................ 16

Preparing the Mower for Storage ...................................... 17

Troubleshooting............................................... 18

Warranty .................................................... 19

Batteryposts, terminals and relatedaccessoriescontain

lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of

Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductiveharm. Wash handsafter handling.

Engineexhaust, some of its constituents, and certain

vehicle components contain or emit chemicals knownto

the State of California to causecancer or other reproductive

harm.

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importantOperatorSafety instructions

WARNING:This powerful cutting machine is capableof amputating hands and feet and canthrow objects that

cancause injury and damage! Failureto comply with the following SAFETYinstructions could result in serious

injury or deathto the operator or other persons,The owner of the machine must understand these instructions

and must allow only persons who understandthese instructions to operate machine.Eachperson operating

the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be underthe influence of anysubstance,which

might impair vision, dexterity or judgment, if you haveanyquestions pertaining to your machinewhich your

dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Departmentat MURRAY, 900 N.

Parkway,Jefferson, Wl 53549. Phone:(1o800-661-6662).

Protectian for ChiJdren

Tragic accidents canoccur if the operator is not alert to the

presenceof children. Children are often attracted to the

machine andthe mowing activity. Neverassumethat

children will remain whereyou last saw them.

1. KEEPchildren out of the mowing area and under the

watchful careof a responsible adult other than the operator.

2. DONOTallow children in yard when machine is operated

andturn machine OFFif anyoneenters the area.

3. DONOTallow pre-teenagechildren to operate machine.

4. ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagerswith mature

judgment under close adult supervision to operate machine.

5. DONOTpull mower backwards unless absolutely

necessary.LOOKand SEEbehind and down for children.

pets and hazards beforeand while backing.

6. USEEXTRACAREwhen approaching blind corners.

shrubs,trees, or other objectsthat may obscure vismon.

Slope Operation

1. Slopesare a major factor relatedto slip and fall acci-

dents,which can result in severe injury. All slopes requure

extra caution, if you feel uneasyon a slope, DONOTmow

it.

2. Mow across slopes, neverup-and-down. Exercise

extremeCAUTIONwhen changing directions on slopes. DO

NOTmow steep slopes or other areaswherestability or

traction is in doubt. Referto the Slope Guideat the end of

this manual.

3. Useextra carewith grass catchers or other attachments;

these affect the handling and the stability of the machine.

Preparation

1, Read,understand, and follow instructions and warnings

in this manualand on the mower, engine and attachments.

Knowthe controls andthe proper useof the mower before

starting.

2. Only mature, responsible persons shall operatethe

machine and only after proper instruction.

3. Data indicatesthat operators age 60 and above,are

involved in a large percentageof mower-related injuries.

Theseoperators should evaluatetheir ability to operatethe

mower safely enough to protect themselvesand others

from serious injury.

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4. Handlefuel with extra care. Fuelsareflammable and

vapors are explosive. Useonly an approvedfuel container.

DONOTremovefuel capor addfuel with engine running.

Add fuel outdoors only with engine stopped and cool. Clean

spilled fuel and oil from machine. DONOTsmoke.

5. Checkthe areato be mowed and removeall objects such

as toys, wire, rocks, limbs andother objectsthat could

cause injury if thrown by bladeor interfere with mowing.

Also notethe location of holes, stumps, and other possible

hazards.

6. Keeppeople and pets out of the mowing area.

mmediately,STOPBlade,Stop engine and Stop mower if

anyone entersthe area.

7. Checkshields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and

other safety devicesfrequently for proper operation and

ocation.

8. Makesure all safety @cab are clearly legible. Replaceif

damaged.

9. Protectyourself when mowing and wear safety glasses, a

dust mask, long pants, and substantial footwear. DONOT

mow barefooted or with sandals.

10. Know how to STOPbladeand engine quickly in

preparationfor emergencies.

11. Use extra carewhen loading or unloading the machine

nto a trailer or truck.

12. Checkgrass catchercomponents frequently for signs of

wear or deterioration and replaceas neededto prevent

injury from thrown objects going through weak or torn

spots.

Safe Handling ef Gase_ine

Toavoid personal injury or property damage, useextreme

care in handling gasoline. Gasolineis extremely flammable

and the vapors are explosive.

1. Extinguishall cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources

of ignition.

2. Use only an approvedfuel container.

3. DONOTremovefuel cap or add fuel with the engine

running. Allow the engineto cool before refueling.

4. DONOTrefuelthe machine indoors.

5. DONOTstore the machine or fuel container inside where

there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a

water heateror other appliances.

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important OperatorSafety mnstructions(Continuedt

Safe Handling of Gasoline

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6. DONOTfill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck

or trailer bed with a plastic finer.Always placethe contain-

ers on the ground away from the vehicle beforefilling.

7. Removegas-powered equipment from the vehicle or

trailer and refuel it on the ground, if this is not possible,

then refuel equipment using a portable container,rather

than a gasolinedispenser nozzle.

8. DONOTstart gaspowered equipment in enclosedvehi-

cles or trailers.

9. Keepthe nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or

container opening at all times until fueling is complete. DO

NOTusea nozzlelock-open device

10. if fuel is spilled on clothing, changeclothing

immediately.

11. DONOToverfill a fuel tank. Replacefuel capand tight-

en securely.

Operation

1. DONOTput handsor feet near or under rotating parts.

Keepclearof discharge areawhile engine is running.

2. STOPengine when crossing gravel drives walks, or

roads, and under anyconditions wherethrown objects

might be a hazard.

3. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

4. DONOToperatemower while underthe influence of

alcohol or drugs.

5. After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates

abnormally,STOPthe engine, disconnect and secure spark

plug wire. inspect the mower for any damageand repair

the damagebeforestarting.

6. DONOTmow near drop offs, ditches or embankments.

Operatorcould lose footing or balance.

7. STAYALERTfor hobs and other hidden hazards.Taft

grass can hide obstacles. Keepawayfrom ditches,

washouts, culverts, fencesand protruding objects.

8. DONOTmow on wet grass. Always be sure of your

footing. Keepa firm how on the handleand walk, never

run. Slipping could causeinjury.

9. ALWAYSstay behind handle when engine (motor) is

running.

10. DONOTleavethe machinewith the engine running.

STOPBLADEand STOPENGINEbefore leavingthe opera-

tors position for any reason.

11. Beforecleaning, repairing or inspecting makecertain

engine,blade and all moving parts haveSTOPPED.

Disconnectand securespark plug wire away from plug to

prevent accidentalstarting.

12. STOPengine and wait until the blade comesto corno

pleteSTOPbefore removing grass bag and/or clearing

grass.

Operation

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13. DONOToperatemower without the entire grass catch-

er, or guards in placedischarge guard, rearguard or other

safety devicesin placeand working. DONOTpoint dis-

charge at people,passing cars, windows or doors.

14. DONOTdischarge material against a waft or obstruc-

tion. Material may ricochet back towards the operator.

15. Slow down beforeturning.

16. Watchout for traffic when nearor crossing roadways.

17. DONOToperateengine in enclosedareas. Engine

exhaust gasescontain carbon monoxide, a deadly poison.

18. Onlyuse accessoriesapprovedby the manufacturer.

See manufacturer'sinstructions for proper operation and

installation of accessories.

_aaintenance and Storage

1. DONOTstore mower or fuel container inside where

fumes may reachan openflame, spark or pilot fight such as

in a water heater,furnace, clothes dryer or other gasappli-

ance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an

enclosure Storefuel container out of reachof children in a

well ventilated, unoccupied building.

2. Keepmower and engine free of grass, leavesor excess

greaseto reducefire hazardand engine overheating.

3. Whendraining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved

container outdoors and away from open flame.

4. Keepall bolts, especially bladebolts, nuts and screws

properlytight. Checkthat all cotter pins are in proper

position.

5. Alwaysprovide adequateventilation when running

engine. Engineexhaust gasescontain carbon monoxide, a

deadly poison.

6. Serviceengine and makeadjustments only when engine

s stopped. Removedspark plug wire from spark plug and

secure wire awayfrom spark plug to prevent accidental

starting.

7. DONOTchangeengine governor speedsettings or

overspeed engine.

8. Checkgrass bag assembly frequently for wear or

deterioration to avoidthrown objects andexposureto

moving parts. Replacewith new bag if loose seamsor tears

are evident. Replaceslider or bag adapterif brokenor

cracked.

9. Mower bladesare sharp and can cut. Wrap the bladesor

wear heavy leathergloves and useCAUTIONwhen handling

them.

10. DONOTtest for sparkby grounding spark plug next to

spark plug hob; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine.

11. Havemachine serviced by an authorized MURRAY

dealer at bast once ayear and havethe dealerinstall any

newsafety devices.

12. Use only genuine MURRAYreplacementparts to assure

that original standards are maintained.

Preparation

WARNING:Before doing any assembly or

maifltenaflce to the mower, removethe wire

from the sparkplug.

NOTE:In this instruction book, left and right describe the

location of a part with the operator standing behind the

handle,

Unpacking

The mower was fully assembledatthe factory,When the

mower was put in the carton, the handlewas put in the

storage position, Toput the handle in the operating position,

follow the steps below.

1. Removethe mower from the carton.

2. Removeall packing material from the mower and the

handle.

3. For all models excepthiowheelmodels, raisethe lower

handle (A, Figure 1). Make sure the lower handleis

betweenthe locking tabs (B). Tighten the lower

wingnuts (C).

NOTE:Formodels M2255FC& MP2265FC.make sure the

lower handle is in the low hole. See "HandleHeight':

4, Put the upper handle(D, Figure 1) in the operating

(upright) position. Tighten the upper wingnuts (E),

NOTE:Theheight of the handlecan be set for operator

comfort. See "HandleHeight".

CAUTION:Becareful whenyou fold or raisethe handle Do

not damagethe cables,A cablethat is bentwill notwork

correctly, Beforeyou usethe unit, replacea bent or damaged

cable,

Hold the engine stop lever againstthe handle.(Referto

section entitled 'EngineStop Lever'.) Slowly puffthe

recoilostart grip (A, Figure 2). Toattachthe recoil-start

grip to the rope guide (B), twist the rope through the

rope guide mounted on the right sideof the handle.

Figure 1: Unfolding the handle

Figure2: Attaching the recoil-start grip

Preparation(Continuedt

Handte Height

1. Removethe wingnuts (A, Figure 3/and bolts (B} from

the right and left handle brackets (C}.

2. Mount the lower handle(A, Figure 4} in the low hob

(C).

Note: Do not mount thelower handle in the high hole (B).

3, Attachthe lower handleto the handlebracketswith the

bolts and wingnuts removed in Step 1,

Figure3: Removing the handleadjustment hardware

Preparation(Continuedt

Mounting the Grass Bag

1. Tomount the grass bag on the mower, raisethe rear

door (A, Figure 5}. Holdingthe grass bag by the

handle (B), mount the hooks (C} on either end of the

grass bagframe assembly onto the rear door pivot rod

(D}. Lower the grass bag againstthe rear of the mower.

Lower the reardoor.

Important: Make sure both grass bag hooks are mounted on

the pivot rod.

WARNING:Checkthe conditionof the grass

hagfor wear or deterioration, if worn or

damaged, replacethe parts only with

approved factory replacementparts.

Emptying the Grass Bag

WARNING:Before you remove the grass hag,

stop the engine. Before you remove any grass

from the mower housing, disconnect the wire

from the spark plug.

1. Raisethe rear door to a vertical position

2. Hold the handle of the grass bag and liftthe frame

assembly.Continueto lift the frame assembly until the

hooks are no longer mounted on the pivot rod. Remove

the grass bag.

3. Emptythe grass from the grass bag.

4. Tomount the grass bag on the mower,see "Mounting

TheGrass Bag".

Figure5: Mounting thegrass bag

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Preparation(Continuedt

Attaching the Side Paounted Discharge Deflector

(Discharge Units Only)

WARNING:Topreventthe enginefrom

starting, disconnect the wire from the

spark plug.

For shipping purposes, the side deflector was not installed.

Locatethe side deflector and install as follows.

1. Raisethe mulcher cover (A, Figure 6).

2. Slide the two tabs (B) on the side deflector (C) under

the pivot pin.

3. Lower the side deflector. Make surethe locking tab (A,

Figure7) goesthrough the slot inthe side deflector.

4. Lower the mulcher cover (A, Figure 8).

Figure7: Side discharge deflector locking tabs

5.Fi_:t_s_fl?n_t_s_8br_i_rge deflector

Figure8: Releasingthe mulcher cover

Preparation(Continued)

Mulching Tips

Mulching finely cuts the grass so that the grass can be easily

recycled. Becausethe nutrients are returnedto the soil, the

lawn will need less fertilizer. Tocorrectly mulch the lawn,

follow the tips below.

oThegrass must be dry. if the grass is wet, it will be

difficult to cut and cause heavyclumps of grass.

oThegrass must not be too tall. The maximum heightto

effectively cut is 4 1/2 inches.Set the height adjusters

so that only the top third of the grass is cut.

oif the grass is more than 4 1/2 inches high, two

mowings will be necessary.Forthe first mowing, set the

height adjusters in the highest position. Then,lower the

height adjusters for the second mowing.

o Keepa sharp edge on the blade.A bladethat is not

sharp will causethe ends of the grass to become brown.

- Cleanthe undersideof the mower housing. Grass and

other debris cankeepthe mower from working

correctly.

if the quality of cut is marginal, try the following:

oSetthe height adjusters at a higher cutting height.

, Cut the grass more frequently.

, Operatethe mower at a slower ground speed.

oOverlapthe cutting swaths instead of cutting a full

swath with each pass.

oMow across the marginal areasa second time.

Preparing the Engine

ENGINEDOESNOTCONTAINOiL ORGASOLINE

Using the bottle of oil supplied in the carton, fill the engine

with the proper amount of oil. Seethe engine manufacturer's

instructions for the type of gasoline and oil to use. Before

you usethe unit, readthe information on safety,operation,

maintenance,and storage.

WARNING:Faiiaw the engine manufacturer's

instructionsfar the type of gasoline and oil to

use. Always use a safe_ygasaiine container.

Denot smoke when adding gasoline to the

engine. When insidean enclosure, de net

filmwith gasaiine. Befereyau add gaseiine,

step the engine. Letthe engineteamfar

several minutes.

iMPORTANT:This unit is equippedwith an internal

combustion engine and must not be usedon or nearany

unimproved forestocovered,brush-coveredor grass-covered

and unless the engine'sexhaust system is equippedwith a

spark attester meeting applicable localor state laws (if any).

if a spark arrester is used, it must be maintained in effective

working order by the operator.

in the Stateof Californiathe aboveis required by law

/Section 4442 of the California Public ResourcesCode).

Otherstates may havesimilar laws. Federallawsapply on

federal ands Seean Authorized Service Centerfor a spark

arrester for the muffler.

Note:Actual sustained enginepower will fikelybe lower due

to operating limitations and environmental factors.

Note: Theoperation of a new engine will sometimes result in

a slight amount of smoke. Thissmoke is caused bypaint or

oil on or around the muffler. This is normal and only

expectedduring initial operation.

Final Preparatien

Beforeyou usethe mower, checkthe assembly of the

wheels,the handle,and the controls. Makesure all the

fasteners aretight. Make surethe throttle control (if

equipped) and the engine stop leverwork correctly.

if the mower is equippedwith height adjusters, makesure

the height adjusters function properly. Beforestarting the

engine, makesure eachheight adjuster is set atthe desired

height. See"Adjusting TheHeight Of Cut" in the Maintenance

sections.

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Engine Stop Lever

Releasethe engine stop lever (A, Figure 9) andthe engine

and the blade will automatically stop. To run the engine, hold

the engine stop lever in the Operating position (B).

Beforeyou start the engine,operatethe engine stop lever

severaltimes. Makesure the cable moveseasily.

Figure9: Operatingthe enginestop lever

Front Wheel Drive System

(Seifoprepeiled Units Only}

The mower has a front wheel drive system. Operatethe drive

system asfollows.

1. Hold the engine stop lever in the OperatingPosition (A,

Figure 10t_

2_ Pushthe drive lever (B) completely forward (C). When

the drive lever clicks, releasethe drive lever.Thedrive

system is now engaged.

Note: Tostop the engine,releasethe enginestop lever.

3. Todisengagethe drive system and stop the engine,

completely releasethe engine stop lever.

4. Todisengageonly the drive system, releasethe engine

stop lever approximatelytwo inches, Thedrive system

will disengagebut the engine will continue to run.

Note: Whenthe drivesystem is disengagedon a new unit, it

is possible for the front wheels to rotate if lifted off the

ground. Thisis normal and will stop after one or two hours

of operation.

WARNING:Far safe epera_ian, _hedrive

system must immediately disengage when _he

drive lever is released, if the drive system

daes na_disengage carrectiy, de na_apera_e

_hemower un_ii _hedrive system is adjusted

or repairedbyan au_t_arizedservice cen_er.

Figure 10: Operatingthe front wheel drivesystem

Stepping the Engine

Tostop the engine, releasethe engine stop lever.Disconnect

the wire from the spark plug to prevent the engine from

starting. On models equippedwith an electric start engine,

removethe key from the key switch. Keepthe key awayfrom

children.

if the engine will not stop, how a screwdriver against the

spark plug and againstthe enginecooling fins. Thespark will

go to ground and the enginewill stop. Beforeyou start the

engine,checkthe enginestop cable. Makesure the engine

stop cable is assembledcorrectly. Beforeyou operatethe

unit, replacea bentor damagedengine stop cable.

Operation (Cofltifluedt

iMPORTANT:Beforeyou start the engine,operatethe engine

stop lever severaltimes. Make surethe enginestop cable

moves freely.

Note: Theengine design doesnot include athrottle control

or an enginespeedadjustment. Theengine is set at thebest

speed for cutting grass, bagging grass, and for extended

engine life.

1. Checkthe oil.

2. Fillthe fuel tank with regular unleadedgasoline. Make

surethe gasoline is clean.Leadedgasolinewill increase

deposits and shorten the fife of the valves.

Note: Do not usegasohol or methanol Donot usepremium

unleadedgasoline.

WARNING:Always use a safety gasoline

container. Donot smoke whe_ adding gasoline

to the fuel tank. When insidean enclosure, do

not add gasoline. Before youadd gasoline,

stop the engine and metthe engine cool for

several minutes.

3, Make surethe spark plug wire is connectedto the spark

plug.

4. Self-Propelled Models On!y- Makesure the drive lever

is in the disengagedposition (€, Figure 18).

WARNING:Topreventan accident, make sure

the drive meyeris in the DISENGAGEDposition.

When the drive meyeris in Ihe ENGAGED

position, do not start the engine.

The primer button (A, Figure 11) is on the side of the

engine. Pushthe primer button. Everytime you pushthe

primer button, wait two seconds, Forthe number of

times required to pushthe primer button, seethe engine

manufacturer's instructions.

Note: Do not usetheprimer button to start a warm engine.

Note: Models equipped with ReadyStart 7Menginesdo not

feature a primer button. Seethe engine manufacturer's

instructions for further information.

Figure 11: Theengine primer button

6. Stand behindthe mower. Useone handto hold the

engine stop lever in the operating position (A, Figure

121.Usethe other handto hold the recoil-start grip (C).

7. Make surethe recoil-start rope is not obstructed or

caught betweenthe upper and lower handles. Rapidly

puff the recoil-start grip. Slowly returnthe recoil-start

grip.

8. if the engine does not start in 5 or 6tries, seethe

"Problem andRepair" instructions.

Figure 12:Starting the engine

Rules fer Safe and Effective Operatien

Referto the 'OperatorSafety'section of this manualfor

important rulesconcerning safe and effective mower

operation.

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Maintenance

Engine Maintenance

Usethe following maintenancesection to keepyour unit in

good operating condition. All the maintenanceinformation

for the engine is in the "Engine instruction Book". Beforeyou

start the engine,readthis book.

WARNING:Befere yeu make an inspection,

adjustment (except carhureter),or repair, step

the engine and disconnect the wire from the

spark pmug.

Engine Tipping

- Hardstarting.

° Enginesmoking.

- Spark plug fouling.

oOil or gas saturation of the air filter.

Whenyou servicethe engine, inspectthe blade,or cleanthe

underside of the mower housing; makesureto alwaystip the

engine with the spark plug up (Figure 13/. Transporting or

tipping the enginewith the spark plug down will cause:

Figure 13:No forward engine tipping

Cleaning the Mower Neusing Adjusting the Height of Cut

WARNING:The blade wiii retate when the

engine runs. Befere yeu clean the mewer

heusing, step the engine and disconnect the

wire frem the spark plug.

WARNING:The blade wiii retate when the

engine runs. Befere yeu change the height ef

eut, step the engine and diseenneet the wire

frem the spark plug.

Grassand other debris can keepthe mower from working

correctly. After you mow, cleanthe mower housing as

follows,

1. Stop the engine.

2. Disconnectthe wire from the spark plug

3. Cleandirt and debris from the top and the bottom of the

mower housing. Cleanwith soapand water.Wipe off

excesswater before storage.

Tochangethe height of cut, move the position of the

adjuster arm at eachwheel (A, Figure 14}. Makesure each

adjuster arm us n the same position so that the mower will

cut level.

1. Disengagethe adjuster arm.

2. Move the adjuster arm to anotherposition.

Lubricatien

1. For maximum performance, lubricate the wheels and all

pivot points with engine oil every 25 hours.

2. Tolubricate the engine, referto the "Engineinstruction

Book".

Note: Do not lubricate the engine stop cable.Lubricants will

damagethe cableand prevent the cablefrom moving freel}4

Replacethe cableif bent or damaged.

Figure 14:Adjusting the height of cut

Maintenance(Continued}

Removing the Drive Belt

(Self-Propelled Units Only)

WARNING:Before you remove the belt,

disconnect the wire from the sparkplug.

1. Removethe screw that securesthe belt cover (A, Figure

15). Removethe belt cover.

2. Toremove the drive bdt, tip the mower up. See"Engine

Tipping" inthe Maintenancesection.

3. Loosenthe bdt tension bait (A, Figure 16).

4. Removethe front of the drive belt(B) from thetrans-

mission puiby (O).

5. Toremove the rear of the drive belt (A, Figure 17), slip

the drive belt over the end ofthe blade (B).

Note: Make sureyou replacethe drive belt only with a

replacementbelt from the factory.

Toassemblethe drive belt, reversethe abovesteps.

Setthe belttension.

a. Tightenthe adjuster nut (A, Figure18) until the nut

touchesthe spacer(B}. Tryto turn the spacer.Whenthe

adjuster nuttouches the spacer,the spacer will not turn.

b. Then, loosenthe adjuster nut only enoughto allow

the spacerto turn. Thetension onthe drive belt is now

correct.

Install the belt cover.

Beforeyou beginto mow, make surethe drive system

will correctly disengageand that the mower will stop. If

the drive system will not disengage,take the mower to

an authorized service center beforeyou operatethe

mower.

Figure 15:Removing the belt cover

Figure 16:Loosening the belt tension bolt

Figure 17:Removing the belt

Figure 18:Setting thebelt tension

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Maintenance(Continued}

Adjusting the Drive Cable

(SeifoPropeiled Units Only)

WARNING:Before youadjus_the drive cable,

release the engine stoplever and wai_for the

engineto stop.

if the drive system doesnot engageand disengagecorrectly,

checkthe handlefor correct assembly,Make surethat all

parts are in good condition, not broken or bent, and that all

fasteners aretight_

Worn parts and cablestretch will changethe performanceof

the drive system_Whenyou mow in high or thick grass or

on hills, the drive system can slip, if the drive system is

slipping, adjust asfollows or take the mower to an

authorized servicecenter,

iMPORTANT:Beforeyou start the engine,operatethe engine

stop lever severaltimes, Make surethe enginestop cable

moves freely,

Note: Theengine design doesnot include athrottle control

or an engine speedadjustment. Theengine is set at the best

speed for cutting grass, bagging grass, and for extended

engine life.

1, if the drive system is slipping, turn the cableadjuster

(A, Figure 19) one turn in the direction shown. Testthe

drive system and check for slippage.

2. if the drive system stiff slips, turn the cableadjuster one

more turn to shorten the cable. Again,test the drive

system.

3. Repeatthe adjustment andtest until the drive system

does not slip.

4. Beforeyou beginto mow, make surethe drive system

will correctly disengageand that the mower will stop. if

the drive system will not disengage,takethe mower to

an authorized service center beforeyou operatethe

mower,

Figure 19:Adjusting the drive cable

Maintenance(Continued)

Blade Service

Frequentlycheckthe blade for wear or damagesuch as

cracks. Frequentlycheckthe bolt that holdsthe blade. Keep

the bolt tight, if the blade hits an object, stop the engine.

Disconnectthe wire to the sparkplug. Checkthe blade

adapter(A, Figure 201for damage.Checkfor a bent or

damagedblade,a badlyworn blade,or other damage.Before

you operatethe unit, damaged parts must be replacedwith

factory replacementparts. Forsafety,replacethe blade every

two years. Keepa sharp edge on the blade.A bladethat is

not sharpwill causethe ends of the grass to become brown.

Removethe blade asfollows.

Removing the Blade

WARNING:Befere yeu remevethe biadeo

discennect the wire te the spark piugoThe

blade has sharp edges°Whe_ ynu held the

blade, use gloves er clothmaterial tu pratect

yourhands°

1. Drainthe fueltank.

2. Lift the side of the mower that hasthe muffler or spark

plug.

3. Use a pieceof wood to keepthe bladefrom rotating.

4. Removethe bolt (B, Figure 20} that holds the blade

with a 9/16" (14ram) wrench.

5. Checkthe blade (C}according to the "BladeService"

instructions. Replacea badlyworn or damaged blade

with a factory replacementblade.

6. Mount the blade with the curved edgestoward the

housing, if the blade is upsidedown, the blade will not

cut correctly and can causean accident.

7, Fastenthe blade with the original washer (I}} and bolt.

Make surethe outside rim ofthe Bellevillewasher is

toward the blade.

8. Tightenthe bolt that holdsthe bladeto a torque of 30

foot pounds.

WARNING:Alwayskeep the bait that heids the

blade tight, a iaase bait or blade can causean

accident.

Figure20: Removing the blade

SIlarpening the Blade

1. Sharpenthe bladetwo times a yearor every 25 hours.

2. if the blade is on the unit, do not sharpen. Removethe

blade according to the instructions in "Removing The

Blade".

3. Cleanthe bladewith a brush, soap, and water.Checkthe

blade. Lookfor cracks, nicks, or other damage. Replace

a blade that is badly worn, bent, or damagedwith a

factory replacementblade.

4. Sharpenthe blade(A, Figure 21, nextpage) with a file

(B}. Makesure you keepthe original beveledcutting

edge.

5. Make surethe blade is balanced. Usea screwdriver (C}

and hold the blade parallelto the ground (t}} as shown.

A bladethat is balancedwill stay parallel to the ground.

if the blade is not balanced,the heavyend will rotate

toward the ground. Sharpenthe heavyend until the

blade is balanced.

6. A newblade will cut better than a badlyworn blade.

Everytwo years replacethe old bladewith a factory

replacementblade.

Checking the Levet ef Cut

Testthe unit in a small area. if the height of cut is not level

or if the cut grass is not discharged,the causecan be: (1)

the blade is bent or damaged, (2) the blade is not sharp, (3)

a worn blade, (4) or a broken blade adapter.Beforeyou use

the unit, correct the problem.

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Maintenance(Continued)

Figure21: Sharpening the blade

Preparing the Mewer far Sterage

WARNING:De nat remove gaseiine while

insidea building, near a fire, or while you

smake. Gasoline fumes can cause an

expmasianor a fire.

1_ Drainthe fueltank.

2_ Letthe engine run until it is out of gasoline.

3. Drainthe oil from the warm engine.Fillthe engine

crankcasewith newoil.

4. Removethe spark plug from the cylinden Pour one

ounce of oil into the cylinder_Slowly pull the recoilostart

grip so that the oil will protectthe cylinden Install a new

spark plug in the cylinden

5. Cleanthe dirt and debrisfrom the cylinder cooling fins

and the engine housi%

6. Cleanthe bottom of the mower housi%

7. Make surethe grass bag is empty of grass. Grass

remainingin the bag during storagewill damagethe

bag_

8. Completely cleanthe mower to protectthe paint_

9. Foldthe handles(if desired).

CAUTION:Be careful whenyou fold or raisethe handle_Do

not damagethe cables.A cablethat is bent will not work

correctly. Beforeyou usethe unit, replacea bent or damaged

cable.

10. Putthe unit ina building that hasgood ventilation.

Theengine wiii not start.

1. Make surethe fueltank is filled with cleangasoline. Donot useold gasoline.

2. On a cold engine,push the primer button (optional on some models). Forthe number of times requiredto push the

primer button, seethe engine manufacturer'sinstructions.

3. Make surethe wire for the spark plug is connectedto the spark plug.

4. Adjust the Carburetor.Referto the enginemanual.

5. Thereis too much gasoline in the engine cylinder. Removeand dry the spark plug. Pull the recoiBtart grip severaltimes.

Install the spark plug. Connectthe wire to the spark plug. Start the engine.

6. Theengine is difficult to start in heavyor high grass. Move the mower to a cleandry surface.

7. Make surethe engine stop leveris in the operating position.

8. Make surethe fuel valve is in the ONposition. Referto the engine manual.

Theengine wit1 not stop.

1. Releasethe engine stop lever.

2. Checkthe enginestop cable. Replacethe cableif bent or damaged.

Engineperformanceis bad.

1_ Checkthe height of cut settings_Raisethe height of cut if the grass is high.

2_ Checkthe bottom of the blade housing_Cleanthe blade housing of grass and other debris.

3. Checkthe wire to the spark plug_Makesure the wire is connected.

4. Cleanthe engine cooling fins of grass and other debris_

5_ Checkthe carburetor adjustments_Referto the engine manual.

6. Checkthe spark plug gap_Setthe spark plug gap at 0.030"

7_ Checkthe amount of oil in the engine_Fillwith oi if necessary.

8. Checkthe engineair cleaner.Referto the engine manual.

9. Thegasoline is bad. Drain and cleanthe fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank with cleangasoline.

Excessivevibratien.

1_ Removethe blade.Checkthe blade and balanceif necessary=Seethe blade maintenanceinstructions.

2_ Checkfor a bent or broken blade.A damaged blade isdangerous and must be repiacedo

3. Checkthe blade adapter_Replace a broken blade adapter°

4. if the vibration continues, take the mower to an Authorized Service Center.

The grass will not discharge correctly_

1. Cleanthe bottom ofthe mower housing.

2_ Checkfor a badlyworn blade.Removeand sharpenthe blade. Forsafety, replacethe blade everytwo years with a factory

replacementblade.

The grass is not cut even.

1. Checkthe height adjustment at eachwheel. The height adjustment must bethe samefor eachwheel

2. Make surethe blade is sharp.

3. Checkfor a bent or broken blade.A damaged blade is dangerous and must be replaced.

4. Checkfor a broken blade adapter.Replace a broken blade adapter.

L_M_TED WARRANTY

_dggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC witt repair and/or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the equipment that is

efective in material or workmanship or both. Briggs & Stratton Corporation wilt repair and/or replace, free of charge, any

,art(s) of the Bdggs and Stratton engine* (if equipped) that is defective in materiat or workmanship or both. Transportation

harges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is

,ffective for the time periods and subject to the conditions stated below. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized

;ervice Dealer using our deater tocator at www.BriggsandStratton.com or www.Murray.com.

here is no other express warranty. Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular

,urpose, are limited to one year from purchase or to the extent permitted by taw. Liability for incidental or consequential

amages are exctuded to the extent exclusion is permitted by taw.

;ome states or countries do not allow limitations on how tong an implied warranty tasts, and some states or countries do

ot atlow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not

ppty to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state

,r country to country.

Narranty period begins on the date

d of time stated above.

means alt other uses, including

nerciat use, it shall thereafter be considered

'arranty registration is necessary to obtain warra#

)t provide proof of the initial purchase date at th_

;ed to determine warranty eligibility.

nsumer or commercial end user, and continues for the

use by a retail consumer. "Commercial

,'elcome warranty repair and apo!ogize to you for being

;rs authorized by Briggs & Stratton or BSPPG, LLC.

warranty repairs are handled routinely, but sometimes requests

covers defects in matedats or workmanship, tt does not cover damage

tenance or repair, normal wear and tear, or stale or unapproved fuel.

oper Use and Abuse - The proper, intended use of this product is described in

'service is available onty through servicing

may not be appropriate. This warranty

)roper use or abuse, improper

_erator's Manual. Using the product in

y not described in the Operator's Manual or using the product after it has been damaged witt void your warranty. Warranty is

tlowed if the sedat number on the product has been removed or the product has been altered or modified in any way, or if the

Jct has evidence of abuse such as impact damage, or water/chemical corrosion damage.

oper Maintenance or Repair - This product must be maintained according to the procedures and schedules provided in the

ator's Manual, and serviced or repaired using genuine Bdggs & Stratton parts. Damage caused by tack of maintenance or use

n-original parts is not covered by warranty.

_al Wear - Like all mechanical devices, your unit is subject to wear even when propedy maintained. This warranty does not

r repairs when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or the equipmenL Maintenance and wear items such as fitters,

, cutting blades, and brake pads (engine brake pads are covered) are not covered by warranty due to wear characteristics

;, unless the cause is due to defects in matedat or workmanship.

; Fue_ - tn order to function correctly, this product requires fresh fuel that conforms to the criteria specified in the Operator's

_at. Damage caused by stale fuel (carburetor leaks, clogged fuel tubes, sticking valves, etc) is not covered by warranty.

lies to Bdggs and Stratton engines only. Warranty coverage of nomBdggs and Stratton engines is provided by the engine manufacturer.

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