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Models
22” Push
This Instruction Book 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 certain that all
the product information is included with the unit.
This information includes
the INSTRUCTION BOOKS,
the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES.
This information must be included to make sure state laws
and other laws are followed.
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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 baggers and plows), transmissions, batteries and Nor- mal Wear Parts (except as noted below) or transaxles as the companies that manufacture these items f
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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 understand the unit and how the unit operates, you will get the best performance. As you read this manual, compare the illustrations to the unit. Learn the lo
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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 tion which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine safely. 1. Read, understand, and follow all instruc- 15. Never operate mower in wet grass. Always tions on the machine and in the manual(s). be sure of your footi
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IMPORTANT DO NOT: nect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or em- starting. Always wear eye protection when bankments. The operator could lose footing you make adjustments or repairs. or balance. 4. Keep all nuts and bolts, especially blade at- Do not mow excessively steep slopes. tachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing good condition. could cause slipping. 5. Never tamper
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE Every person who uses power equipment gency. Learn how to cut and how to keep con- must learn the difference between proper and trol of the mower at all times. improper use, safe and unsafe mowing prac- Many mowers are started manually. When us- tices. Read the next few pages carefully. ing a pull start or rope start, place your feet They can help you learn. Too often the mow- firmly and away from the blade. Hold the rope er user is inexperienced, not properly in- handle secure
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE bruises, or even put out an eye. Often the per- improve the performance, help the engine stay son hurt by a thrown object is a bystander such cooler, extend the life of moving parts, and as a child, another family member or a neigh- minimize the danger of fire. People get burned bor. Keep people and pets completely away working with and around their mowers for oth- from the mowing area. Direct the mower’s dis- er reasons than fire and explosions. It takes charge away from areas
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE Use only original equipment or approved sub- in the rain 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 safety glasses can serve a dual purpose by protecting your Authorized Service Center for your brand of mower. If you plan to service the unit yourself, eyes from dust and thrown objects, also a dust follow directions
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE While mowing, if you hit a foreign object, stop position when mowing and bagging. When the engine. Remove the spark plug wire. Care- bagging, slower ground speed will provide the fully and thoroughly inspect the mower for best results. damage. Make necessary repairs before re- Change the mowing pattern slightly each time starting. If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, you cut. If you always cut the same way, the stop the engine immediately and check for the grass will devel
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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 instructions with the engine, and the instructions with any attachments. Owner’s Manual instructions are for your safety and the safety of others. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. Sta
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PREPARATION Read and follow the assembly and adjustment NOTE: Torque is measured in foot pounds instructions for your mower. All fasteners are (metric N.m). This measurement describes in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or how tight a nut or bolt must be. The torque material until the unit is assembled. is measured with a torque wrench. WARNING: Before doing any TOOLS REQUIRED assembly or maintenance to the 1 Pliers mower, remove the wire from the 2 Adjustable open end wrenches 1 Blade ty
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PREPARATION Handle 1. Remove the mower from the carton. 2. Put 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 shown (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 F-030401L 12
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PREPARATION HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE WHEELS AND HEIGHT ADJUSTERS 1. First, determine which of the height ad- height adjuster with the axle toward the justers to attach to the front of the mower front. housing. The front height adjusters 3. Attached the rear height adjusters to have index plates attached to the height the mower housing with the locknuts as adjusters (Figure 7). The rear height ad- shown. Make sure to mount each rear justers do not have index plates. height adjuster with the axle towar
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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 and oil to use. Always use a safety gaso- line container. Do not smoke when adding gasoline to the en- gine. When inside an enclosure, do not fill with gasoline
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OPERATION ENGINE STOP LEVER WARNING: Always use a safety gasoline container. Do not smoke Release the engine stop lever and the engine when adding gasoline to the fuel and the blade will automatically stop. To run tank. When inside an enclosure, the engine, hold the engine stop lever in the Operating position (Figure 8). do not add gasoline. Before you add gasoline, stop the engine and Before you start the engine, operate the en- gine stop lever several times. Make sure the let the engine cool f
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MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Use the following maintenance section to keep Hard starting. your unit in good operating condition. All the Engine smoking. maintenance information for the engine is in Spark plug fouling. the “Engine Instruction Book”. Before you start Oil or gas saturation of the air filter. the engine, read this book. WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except carburetor), or repair, stop the engine and disconnect the wire from the spark plug. ENGINE TIP
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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 Push in on heavy end until the blade is balanced. lower handle. 6. A new blade will cut better than a badly worn blade. Every two years replace the old blade with a factory replacement blade. CHECK THE LEVEL OF CUT Test the unit in a