Murray 621450X4D Owner’s Manual

InstructionBook

SnowThrower

Model 621450x4D

Manueld'instructions

Readand keep this book for future reference. This book contains important information on SAFETY,

ASSEMBLY,OPERATION,AND MAINTENANCE.

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NOTE: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine
and must not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless

the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester

is used, it must be maintained in effective working order by the
operator.

In the State of California, the above is required by law (Section
4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states

may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. See
an Authorized Service Center for a spark arrester for the
muffler.

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.

Battery posts, terminals and related accesso-
ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemi-

cals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive

harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

REMARQUE : cette machine est 6quip6e d'un moteur

combustion interne et ne dolt pas 6tre utilis6e sur un terrain
forestier, buissonnant ou herbeux non pr6par6, _ moins que le
dispositif d'6chappement soit pourvu d'un pare-6tincelles
conforme _ la 16gislation locale ou de 1'6tat (le cas 6ch6ant). Si

un pare-6tincelles est utilis6, celui-ci dolt etre maintenu en
parfait 6tat de fonctionnement par rutilisateur.

Au sein de r6tat de Californie, la Ioi exige la prise en compte
des pr6cautions mentionn6es ci-dessus (clause 4442 du

California Public Resources Code). D'autres 6tats peuvent
pr6senter des lois similaires. Les lois f6d6rales s'appliquent sur
les terres f6d6rales. S'adresser _ un centre de maintenance

agr66 pour rachat d'un pare-6tincelles pour r6chappement.

Les gaz d'_chappement du moteur, certains
_l_ments de leur composition, ainsi que

certains organes du v_hicule contiennent ou
_mettent des substances chimiques qui, selon

I'l_tat de Californie, peuvent causer le cancer,
des malformations & la naissance, ou

repr_sentent un danger pour la reproduction.
Les bornes et p61es de batterie et autres

accessoires de ce type contiennent du plomb et
des compos_s de pl.omb, substances
chimiques qui, selon I'Etat de Californie,

peuvent causer le cancer, des malformations
la naissance, ou reprdsentent un danger pour la
reproduction.

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CONTENTS

PRODUCT INFORMATION 6
OWNER'S INFORMATION 6
INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS 7

ASSEMBLY 9
OPERATION 10

MAINTENANCE 12
MAINTENANCE CHART 12

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 14

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Murray, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser
that this unit shall be free from defects in

material and workmanship under normal use
and service for a period of Two (2) Year from
the date of purchase; however, this warranty

does not cover engines, accessories (such as
electric starters) and Normal Wear Parts (except

as noted below) as the companies that
manufacture these items furnish their own

warranties and provide service through their
authorized field service facilities. For additional

information, see the warranties covering these
particular parts, if you are uncertain whether

your unit contains or is equipped with one or
more of these parts, consult your dealer prior to

purchase. Subject to the terms and conditions
noted in this Limited Warranty, we shall, at our

option, repair or replace at no cost to the original
purchaser any part covered by this Limited

Warranty during the applicable warranty period.
Normal Wear Parts are defined as drive belts,

augers, shear pins, tires and headlights. These
parts are warranted to be free from defects in
material and workmanship as delivered with the

product. Any claim for repair or replacement of
Normal Wear Parts must be made within thirty

(30) days of the date of purchase. No claims
involving damage caused from material use,

abuse or misuse will be honored.
This Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited

Warranty is your exclusive remedy; however,
this warranty is void or does not apply to any
unit that has been tampered with, altered,

misused, abused or used for rental or other
commercial and/or professional

(non-homeowner) uses. Your warranty does not
cover minor mechanical adjustments which are

not due to any defect in material or
workmanship. For assistance in making such
adjustments, consult your Instruction Book.

To make a claim under this Murray, Inc. Two (2)

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Year Limited Warranty, return the unit (or if
authorized in advance, the defective part) along

with your proof of purchase to an Authorized
Service Center near you. To locate the nearest

Authorized Service Center, call the Central Parts

Distributor for your area shown in the list

provided with your unit or check the Yellow Page
listings in your local telephone directory. If you

return the entire unit, we will repair the unit. If we
authorize the return of the defective part only, we
will either replace or repair the part.This Murray,

Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty gives you

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

Limited Warranty is given in lieu of all other

expressed and implied warranties including
the implied warranty of merchantability and

warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. If

you need additional information on this written
warranty or assistance in obtaining service,
write:

MURRAY, INC.

Outdoor Power Equipment
Customer Service Department

P.O. Box 268
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027

1-800-251-8007

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.

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 location

and the function of the controls. To help prevent
an accident, follow the operating instructions

and the safety rules. Keep this manual for future
reference.

IMPORTANT: Many units are not assembled

and are sold in cartons, it is the responsibility of
the owner to make sure the assembly instruc-
tions in this manual are exactly followed. Other

units are purchased in an assembled condition.
On assembled units, it is the responsibility of the

owner to make sure the unit is correctly as-
sembled. The owner must carefully check the

unit according to the instructions in this manual
before it is first used.

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WARNING: Look for this symbol to indicate
important safety precautions. This symbol
indicates: "Attention! Become Alert! Your

Safety Is At Risk."

Responsibility Of The Owner

The responsibility of the owner is to
follow the instructions below.

1. Carefully read and follow the rules for safe
operation.

2. Follow all the assembly and preparation
instructions.

3. Inspect the unit.

4. Make sure that the operator of the unit
knows how to correctly use all standard

and accessory equipment.

5. Operate the unit only with guards, shields,
and other safety items in place and working

correctly.

6. Correctly adjust the unit.

7. Service the unit only with authorized or ap-
proved replacement parts.

8. Complete all maintenance on the unit.

Environmental Awareness

• Do not fill the engine's fuel tank completely
full.

• Drain fuel for off-season storage.

• Use only unleaded gasoline.

• Service the air cleaner regularly.

• Tune-up the engine regularly.

• Keep equipment in efficient operating
condition.

• Dispose of used engine oil properly.

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INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS

IMPORTANT: The following pictorials are lo-
cated on your unit or on literature supplied

with the product. Before you operate the
unit, learn and understand the purpose for

each pictorial.

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Safety Warning Symbols

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DANGER

Thrown Objects.

Keep Bystanders Away.

WARNING

Hot Surface STOP

C0ntr0, And Operat_0ls ) _) "_

Slow Fast Electric Start Engine Start Engine Run Engine Off

DANGER

Thrown Objects.

Keep Bystanders Away.

WARNING

DANGER

Stop The Engine

Before Unclogging

Discharge Chute!

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IMPORTANT

Read Owner's Manual

Before Operating

This Machine.

DANGER

Avoid Injury From

Rotating Auger. Keep

Hands, Feet And

Clothing Away.

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Engine Stop On Choke Off Choke On Neutral Forward

Reverse Throttle Primer Button Ignition Key Ignition Off Ignition On

Electric Starter Engage Auger Clutch Auger Collector Discharge DOWN Discharge UP

Discharge LEFT Discharge RIGHT Drive Clutch Fuel

Oil Fuel Oil Mixture

0

Weight Transfer

Lift Handle To Engage

Weight Transfer

Depress Pedal To Disengage

Transmission

Insert To Run, Pull Out To Stop.

Ignition Key

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Safe Operation Practices for Snow Throwers

As Recommended By: American National Standards Institute.

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IMPORTANT: Safety standards require operator
presence controls to minimize the risk of injury.
Your snow thrower is equipped with such con-

trols. Do not attempt to defeat the function of the
operator presence control under any circum-

stances.

Training

1. Read the operating and service instruction
manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with

the controls and the proper use of the equip-

ment. Know how to stop the unit and disen-

gage the controls quickly.

2. Never allow children to operate the equip*
ment. Never allow adults to operate the

equipment without proper instruction.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all per-

sons, particularly small children and pets.

4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling

especially when operating in reverse.

Preparation

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equip-
ment is to be used and remove all doormats,

sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign ob-

jects.

2. Disengage all clutches before starting the en-
gine (motor).

3. Do not operate the equipment without wear-

ing adequate winter outer garments. Wear

footwear that will improve footing on slippery
surfaces.

4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel to

a running engine (motor) or hot engine
(motor).

c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.

Never fill fuel tank indoors.

d. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up

spilled fuel.

e. Never store fuel or snow thrower with fuel

in the tank inside of a building where

fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

Check fuel supply before each use, allow-
ing space for expansion as the heat of the

engine (motor) and/or sun can cause fuel

to expand.

5. For all units with electric starting motors use
electric starting extension cords certified
CSA!UL Use only with a receptacle that has

been installed in accordance with local in-

spection authorities.

6. Adjust the snow thrower height to clear gravel
or crushed reck surface.

7.

Never attempt to make any adjustments

while the engine (motor) is running (except
when specifically recommended by manufac-
turer).

8.

Let engine (motor) and snow thrower adjust
to outdoor temperatures before starting to
clear snow.

9.

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation or while performing an ad-

justment or repair to protect eyes from foreign
objects that may be thrown from the snow

thrower.

Operation

1.

Do not operate this machine if you are taking
drugs or other medication which can cause

drowsiness or affect your ability to operate
this machine.

2. Do not use this machine if you are mentally
or physically unable to operate this machine

safely.

3. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotat-

ing parts. Keep clear of the discharge open-
ing at all times.

4. Exercise extreme caution when operating on
or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.

Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.

5.

After striking a foreign object, stop the engine

(motor), remove the wire from the spark plug,

thoroughly inspect snow thrower for any
damage, and repair the damage before re-

starting and operating the snow thrower.

6.

If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine (motor) and check immedi-

ately for the cause. Vibration is generally a

warning of trouble.

7.

Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave

the operating position, before unclogging the

augedimpeller housing or discharge chute
and when making any repairs, adjustments,

or inspections.

8.

When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain the augedimpeller and all moving

parts have stopped and all controls are dis-
engaged. Disconnect the spark plug wire and

keep the wire away from the spark plug to
prevent accidental starting.

g.

Take all possible precautions when leaving
the snow thrower unattended. Disengage the

auger/impeller, stop engine (motor), and re-
move key.

10. Do not run the engine (motor) indoors, except
when starting the engine (motor) and for
transporting the snow thrower in or out of the

building. Open the outside doors; exhaust

fumes are dangerous (containing CARBON

MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY
GAS).

11. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.
Exercise extreme caution when changing

direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear
steep slopes.

12. Never operate the snow thrower without
proper guards, plates or other safety protec-

tive devices in place.

13. Never operate the snow thrower near enclos-
ures, automobiles, window wells, drop-offs,

and the like without proper adjustment of the
snow discharge angle. Keep children and

pets away.

14. Do not overload the machine capacity by at-

tempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

15. Never operate the machine at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind

and use care when backing up.

16. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone in front of the unit.

17. Disengage power to the collector/impeller
when snow thrower is transported or not in

use.

18.

Use only attachments and accessories ap-
proved by the manufacturer of the snow

thrower (such as tire chains, electric start kits,

ect.).

19.

Never operate the snow thrower without good
visibility or light. Always be sure of your foot-

ing and keep a firm hold on the handles.
Walk;never run.

20.

Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.

21.

Exercise caution if operating on steep slop-
ing surfaces.

22.

This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks,

driveways and other ground level surfaces.

23.

Do not use the snow thrower on surfaces
above ground level such as roofs of resi-
dences, garages, porches or other such

structures or buildings.

Maintenance And Storage

1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.

2. Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the
tank inside a building where ignition sources

are present such as hot water and space
heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow

the engine (motor) to cool before storing in

any enclosure.

3. Always refer to operator's guide instructions
for important details if the snow thrower is to

be stored for an extended period.

4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction la-

bels, as necessary.

5. Run the snow thrower a few minutes after
throwing snow to prevent freeze--up of the

auger/impeller.

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