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Model
22506x9A
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MURRAY, INC. Two Year LimitedWarranty Murray, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that this unitshall 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 fur
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OWNER'S INFORMATION This instructionbook iswritten 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. Asyou read this manual, compare the illustrationsto the unit. Learn the locatio
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IMPORTANT Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers. This cuttingmachine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwingobjects. 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. . Read, understand, and follow all instruc- 15. Never operate mower in wet grass. Always tions on the machine and inthe manual(s). be sure of your footing;
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IMPORTANT nect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire DONOT: away from the plug to prevent accidental Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or em- starting. Always wear eye protectionwhen bankments. The operator could losefooting you make adjustments or repairs. or balance. 4. Keep all nuts and bolts,especially blade at- Do not mow excessively steep slopes. tachment bolts, tightand keep equipment in Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing good condition. could cause slipping. 5. Never tamper with
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE gency. Learn how to cut and how to keep con- Every person who uses power equipment trol of the mower at all times. must learn the difference between proper and 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 improve the performance, help the engine stay bruises, or even put out an eye. Often the per- cooler, extend the life of moving parts, and son hurt by a thrown object is a bystander such minimize the danger of fire. People get burned as a child, another family member or a neigh- working with and around their mowers for oth- bor. Keep people and pets completely away er reasons than fire and explosions. It takes from the mowing area. Direct the mower's dis- only a few seconds of
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE Use only original equipment or approved sub- in the rein is nofun and it is dangerous. Always stitutions as service parts. If you need profes- seek shelter in an electricalstorm. 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 a dual purpose by protecting your mower. If you plan to service the unit yourself, eyes fromdust and thrownobjects, also a dust follow directions in th
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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 plugwire. Care- bagging, slower ground speed will provide the best results. fully and thoroughly inspect the mower for 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 stopthe engine immediately and check for the grass will develop
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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 followthe Owner's Manual, the insbuctionswith the engine, and the instructionswith any attachments. Owner's Manual instructions are for your safety and the safety of others. • Exhaust fumes are dangerous. Start the
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PREPARATION UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS The mower was fully assembled at the factory. When the mower was put in the carton, the _gnut handle was put in the storage position. To put Lower Handle the handle in the operating position, follow the Offset Hole steps below. Locking Tabs Handle Handle 1. Remove the mower from the carton. _/Wingnut 2. Put the lower handle in the opereting posi- tion. Make sure the lower handle is be- tween the locking tabs (Figure 1). Figure 1 3. Put the upper handle in the o
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PREPARATION HOWTO ADJUSTTHE HANDLEHEIGHT 4. Remove the wingnutsfromtherightand left handle brackets (Figure 5). The lower handle has two assembly posi- 5. Remove the lower handle from the han- tions. A HIGH and a LOW position(Figure 4). dle brackets (Figure 5). The HIGH position will raise the handle ap- 6. Rotate the lower handle around _roxirnately four inches. (Figure 6). Mount the lower handle to the handle brackets. _, HIGH 7. Attach the lower handle to the handle LOW brackets with the bolt
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PREPARATION HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE See the engine manufacturer's instructionsfor the type of gasoline and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the informationon 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- when adding gasoline to the en- line container. Do not smoke gine. When inside an enclosure, do not fill with gasoline. Bef
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PREPARATION MULCHER PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 2. Mount the tab on the top of the mulcher plate to the inside of the mower housing. or install the mulcher kit, discon- _1= WARNING: Before you remove nect the wire to the spark plug. 3. Mount the tab on the bottomofthe mulcher On some models the mulcher kit is installed at plate to the inside of the mower housing the factory. To convert from a mulcherto a side (Figure 8). discharge, remove the mulcher plate. A side discharge mower can be conve
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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 and the blade will automatically stop. To run tank. When inside an enclosure, the engine, hold the engine stop lever in the _IL hen adding gasoline to the fuel Operating position (Figure 9). 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 coo
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MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Use the followingmaintenance 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 InstrucUonBook". 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 wlre from the spark plug. ENGINE TIPPING When yo
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MAINTENANCE BLADE SERVICE 5. Check the blade according to the "Blade Service" instructions. Replace a badly WARNING: Before you inspect worn or damaged blade with a factory re- the blade or the blade adapter, placement blade. 6. Mount the blade with the curved edges to- plug. ff the blade hits an object, ,_ disconnect the wire to the spark ward the housing. If the blade is upside stop the engine. Disconnect the down, the blade will not cut correctly and wire to the spark plug. Check the can caus
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MAINTENANCE 5. Make sure the blade is balanced. Use a screwdriver and holdthe blade parallel to the ground as shown. A blade that is bal- anced will stay parallelto the ground. Ifthe blade is not balanced, the heavy end will rotate toward the ground. Sharpen the Push in on heavy end untilthe 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 smal
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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 plug. 5. Adjust the Carburetor. See the =Engine Instruction Book'. 6. There is too much gasoline in the engine cylinder. Remove and dry the spark plug.
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MODEL 22506x9A REPAIR PARTS 32 21 Lrj I 18 / 27 19 5 7 2 ! / / / / 25 26 _ 15 11 5 F-98526 20
