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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. tion which can cause drowsiness or affect I. General Operation 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 Authorized Service Center for your brand of can serve a dual purpose by protecting your 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 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Upper Handle 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 Knob steps below. Lower Handle Handle 1. Remove the mower from the carton. Knob 2. Put the lower handle in the operating posi- tion. Make sure the lower handle is be- tween the locking tabs (Figure 1). Figure 1 3. Put the upper handle in the operating position. Tighte
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PREPARATION HOW TO ADJUST THE HANDLE HEIGHT Upper Handle 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. Knob Lower Handle HIGH Bolt LOW Knob Handle Bracket ÇÇ ÇÇ ÇÇ ÇÇ Figure 4 Figure 5 1. Remove the knobs and bolts from the HIGH Position right and left handle brackets (Figure 5). Handle Bracket 2. To raise the handle, mount the lower han- dle in the HIGH position shown in Figure 6. 3. T
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PREPARATION MODELS WITH OPTIONAL GRASS BAG HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE GRASS BAG Support Tube 1. Slide the frame assembly into the ends of the support tube (Figure 8). Frame Assembly Figure 8 2. Make sure the handle is on the outside of Handle the grass bag (Figure 9). Frame Assembly Clips 3. Attach the clips to the frame assembly Figure 9 (Figure 9). Top Cover 4. Close the top cover. When operating the mower with the grass bag, the top cover must be in the closed operating position (Figure 10). Figure
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PREPARATION MODELS WITH OPTIONAL GRASS BAG IMPORTANT: Make sure the hooks, on each HOW TO MOUNT side of the frame assembly, are mounted THE GRASS BAG on the pivot rod. 1. To mount the grass bag on the mower, WARNING: Do not use the grass raise the rear door. Hold the handle of the bag unless the cover is in the op- grass bag. Put the grass bag in the erating postion. operating position (Figure 11). Lower the rear door. Handle Rear Door Mount Frame Hooks To Pivot Rod Handle Bracket Figure 11 HOW
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PREPARATION HOW TO ATTACH THE SIDE MOUNTED Mulcher Cover DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR WARNING: To prevent the en- gine from starting, disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 1. Raise the mulcher cover (Figure 13). 2. Slide the two tabs on the side deflector un- der the pivot pin. 3. Lower the side deflector. Make sure the locking tab goes through the slot in the side deflector (Figure 14). Side Deflector Locking Tab 4. Lower the mulcher cover (Figure 15). Figure 14 Mulcher Cover Mulcher Cover Side Defle
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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 16). 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
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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 BLADE SERVICE WARNING: 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. Blade Adapter Blade Frequently check the blade for wear or dam- age such as cracks. Frequently check the bolt that holds the blade. Keep the bolt tight. If the Belleville blade hits an object, stop the engine. Discon- Washer nect the wire to the spark plug. Check
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MAINTENANCE 3. Rotate the handle forward over the engine as shown. Make sure the cables are not damaged. Blade Folding Handle File Screwdriver Blade is balanced when parallel to the ground. Ground Figure 22 Figure 23 CHECK THE LEVEL OF CUT How To Raise The Handle Test the unit in a small area. If the height of cut 1. Pull the handle back until the ends of the is not level or if the cut grass is not discharged, the cause can be: (1) the blade is bent or dam- lower handle lock into position. Tigh
