Murray M2255FC, MP2265FC, M22550FC, 7800463, 7800465 Instructions Manual
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OPEBATJON,AND MAINTENANCE.
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Models
M 5Fc(78oo463)
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M 5oFc(78oo8o4)
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7105032(Rev. o)
ThankYoufor purchasingthis quality-built Murray product. We're pleasedthat you placedyour
confidencein the Murray brand.When operatedand maintainedaccording to the instructions inthis
manual,your Murray product will provide manyyears of dependableservice.
Thismanual contains safety information to makeyou awareof the hazardsand risks associatedwith the
machineand how to avoidthem. This machineis designedand intendedonlyfor finish cutting of
establishedlawnsand is not intendedfor any other purpose,it is important that you readand understand
theseinstructions thoroughly beforeattemptingto start or operatethis equipment.Savethese
instructions for future reference.
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Tableof Contents
Operator Safety ................................................ 4
Important Operator Safety instructions .................................. 4
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Operation ................................................... 11
Engine Stop Lever ................................................ 11
Front Wheel Drive System cSelf-PropelledUnits} ......................... 11
Stopping the Engine ............................................... 11
Starting the Engine ................................................. 12
Rules for Safe and 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 Levei of Cut ........................................ 16
Preparing the Mower for Storage ...................................... 17
Troubleshooting............................................... 18
Warranty .................................................... 19
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Batteryposts, terminals and relatedaccessoriescontain
lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of
Californiato cause cancerand birth defectsor other
reproductiveharm. Wash hands after handling.
Engineexhaust, someof its constituents, andcertain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
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 feetand canthrow objects that
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Protectian for ChiJdren
Slope Operation
Preparation
cancause injury and damage! Failureto comply with the following SAFETYinstructions could result in serious
injury or death to 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.Each person operating
the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be underthe influence of any substance, which
might impair vision, dexterity or judgment, if you have any questions 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).
Tragic accidents canoccur if the operator is not alert to the
presenceof children. Children areoften attractedto the
machine andthe mowing activity. Neverassumethat
children will remain whereyou last saw them.
1. KEEPchildren out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of 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 unlessabsolutely
necessary.LOOKand SEEbehind anddown for children.
pets and hazards before and while backing.
6. USEEXTRACAREwhen approaching blind corners.
shrubs,trees, or other objects that may obscurevismon.
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, DO NOTmow
it.
2. Mow across slopes, never up-and-down. Exercise
extremeCAUTIONwhen changing directions on slopes. DO
NOTmow steepslopes or other areaswherestability or
traction is in doubt. Referto the Slope Guideat the end of
this manual.
3. Useextra carewith grass catchersor other attachments;
these affect the handling and the stability of the machine.
1, Read,understand, and follow instructions and warnings
in this manualand on the mower, engine andattachments.
Knowthe controls and the 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 operate the
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 approved fuel container.
DONOTremovefuel cap or addfuel with engine running.
Add fuel outdoors only with engine stopped and cool. Clean
spilled fuel and oil from machine. DO NOTsmoke.
5. Checkthe areato be mowedand removeall objects such
as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could
cause injury if thrown by bladeor interfere with mowing.
Also notethe location of holes, stumps, and other possible
hazards.
6. Keeppeople andpets out of the mowing area.
mmediately,STOP Blade,Stop engine and Stop mower if
anyone entersthe area.
7. Checkshields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and
other safety devices frequently 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. DO NOT
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 weakor torn
spots.
Safe Handling ef Gase_ine
Toavoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is 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 machineor fuel containerinside where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as ona
water heater or other appliances.
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Safe Handling of Gasoline
(Continued From Previous Page)
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 before filling.
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 gasoline dispenser 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, change clothing
immediately.
11. DONOToverfill afuel 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 any conditions where thrown 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 have STOPPED.
Disconnectand securespark plug wire away from plug to
prevent accidental starting.
12. STOPengine and wait until the blade comes to corno
pleteSTOPbefore removing grass bag and/or clearing
grass.
Operation
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13. DONOToperatemower without the entire grasscatch-
er, or guards in placedischarge guard, rearguard or other
safety devices in placeand working. DONOTpoint dis-
charge at people,passing cars, windows or doors.
14. DONOTdischarge materialagainst awaft or obstruc-
tion. Material may ricochet back towards the operator.
15. Slow down beforeturning.
16. Watchout for traffic when near or crossing roadways.
17. DONOToperateengine in enclosedareas. Engine
exhaust gasescontain carbon monoxide, adeadly poison.
18. Onlyuse accessoriesapprovedby the manufacturer.
See manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and
installation of accessories.
_aaintenance and Storage
1. DONOTstore moweror fuel containerinside where
fumes may reach an openflame, spark or pilot fight such as
in a water heater,furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appli-
ance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an
enclosure Storefuel container out of reach of children in a
well ventilated, unoccupied building.
2. Keepmower andengine 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 avoid thrown objects and exposureto
moving parts. Replacewith new bag if loose seamsor tears
are evident. Replaceslider or bag adapterif brokenor
cracked.
9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or
wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTIONwhen handling
them.
10. DONOTtest for spark by grounding spark plug next to
spark plug hob; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine.
11. Havemachine serviced by anauthorized 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 standingbehind the
handle,
Unpacking
The mower was fully assembled at the factory, When the
mower was put in the carton, the handlewas put in the
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storage position, To put the handle in the operating position,
follow the steps below.
Figure 1: Unfolding the handle
1. Remove the mower from the carton.
2. Remove all packing material from the mower and the
handle.
3. For all models except hiowheelmodels, raisethe lower
handle (A, Figure 1). Make sure the lower handleis
betweenthe locking tabs (B). Tighten the lower
wingnuts (C).
NOTE:For models 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 bent will notwork
correctly, Beforeyou use the unit, replacea bent or damaged
cable,
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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.
Figure2: Attaching the recoil-start grip
Preparation(Continuedt
Handte Height
1. Remove the 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 the lower handle in the high hole (B).
3, Attach the lower handle to the handlebrackets with the
bolts and wingnuts removed inStep 1,
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Figure3: Removing the handleadjustment hardware
Preparation(Continuedt
Mounting the Grass Bag
1. To mount the grass bag on the mower, raisethe rear
door (A, Figure 5}. Holding the 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.
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Emptying the Grass Bag
1. Raisethe rear door to a vertical position
2. Hold the handle of the grass bag and liftthe frame
assembly.Continueto lift the frameassembly until the
hooks are no longer mounted on the pivot rod. Remove
the grass bag.
3. Empty the grass from the grass bag.
4. To mount the grass bag on the mower, see "Mounting
TheGrass Bag".
WARNING:Checkthe conditionof the grass
hagfor wear or deterioration, if worn or
damaged, replace the parts only with
approved factory replacementparts.
Figure5: Mounting 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.
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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 sure the locking tab (A,
Figure7) goes through the slot in the side deflector.
4. Lower the mulcher cover (A, Figure 8).
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Figure7: Side discharge deflector locking tabs
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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. To correctly mulch the lawn,
follow the tips below.
oThegrass must bedry. if the grass is wet, it will be
difficult to cut and cause heavyclumps of grass.
oThegrass must not betoo 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.
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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.
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.
o Keepa sharp edge on the blade.A bladethat is not
sharp will causethe ends of the grass to becomebrown.
- 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 areasasecond time.
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 equipped with 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. Federallaws apply 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.
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if the mower is equippedwith height adjusters, makesure
the height adjusters function properly. Before starting the
engine, makesure eachheight adjuster is set atthe desired
height. See"Adjusting TheHeight Of Cut" in the Maintenance
sections.
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 moves easily.
Figure9: Operatingthe engine stop lever
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 repaired by an au_t_arizedservice cen_er.
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_ Push the 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. To disengagethe drive system and stop the engine,
completely releasethe engine stop lever.
4. To disengage only the drive system, releasethe engine
stop lever approximatelytwo inches, The drive 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.
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 keyawayfrom
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 engine stop cable. Makesure the engine
stop cable is assembled correctly. Before you operate the
unit, replacea bentor damagedengine stop cable.
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Operation (Cofltifluedt
iMPORTANT:Beforeyou start the engine,operatethe engine
stop lever severaltimes. Make surethe enginestop cable
moves freely.
Note: Theengine design doesnot include a throttle control
or an enginespeedadjustment. Theengine is setat thebest
speed for cutting grass, bagging grass, and for extended
engine life.
Figure 11: Theengine primer button
1. Checkthe oil.
2. Fill the 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 Do not use premium
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 disengaged position (€, 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.
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 return the recoil-start
grip.
8. if the engine does not start in 5 or 6tries, seethe
"Problem andRepair" instructions.
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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 push the primer button, see the 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.
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Figure 12:Starting the engine
Rules fer Safe and Effective Operatien
Referto the 'OperatorSafety' section of this manualfor
important rulesconcerning safeand effective mower
operation.
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.
- Hard starting.
° Enginesmoking.
- Spark plug fouling.
oOil or gas saturation of the air filter.
Engine Tipping
Whenyou servicethe engine, inspectthe blade,or clean the
underside of the mower housing; make sure to always tip 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, clean the mower housing as
follows,
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect the 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.
Lubricatien
1. For maximum performance, lubricate the wheels and all
pivot points with engine oil every 25 hours.
2. To lubricate the engine, referto the "Engine instruction
Book".
Note: Do not lubricate the engine stop cable. Lubricants will
damagethe cableand prevent the cablefrom moving freel}4
Replacethe cableif bent or damaged.
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 another position.
Figure 14:Adjusting the height of cut
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Maintenance(Continued}
Removing the Drive Belt
(Self-Propelled Units Only)
WARNING:Before you remove the belt,
disconnect the wire from the sparkplug.
1. Remove the screw that securesthe belt cover (A, Figure
15). Removethe belt cover.
2. To remove the drive bdt, tip the mower up. See"Engine
Tipping" inthe Maintenancesection.
3. Loosen the bdt tension bait (A, Figure 16).
4. Remove the front of the drive belt(B) from thetrans-
mission puiby (O).
5. To remove the rear of the drive belt (A, Figure 17), slip
the drive belt over the end of the blade (B).
Note: Make sure you replace the drive belt only with a
replacementbelt from the factory.
.
Toassemblethe drive belt, reversethe abovesteps.
7.
Setthe belttension.
a. Tightenthe adjuster nut (A, Figure 18) until the nut
touchesthe spacer (B}. Try to turn the spacer.Whenthe
adjuster nut touches the spacer,the spacer will not turn.
b. Then,loosenthe adjuster nut only enoughto allow
the spacerto turn. Thetension on the drive belt is now
correct.
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Install the belt cover.
9.
Beforeyou beginto mow, make surethe drive system
will correctly disengage and that the mower will stop. If
the drive system will not disengage,take the mower to
an authorized service center before you operate the
mower.
Figure 16:Loosening the belt tension bolt
Figure 17:Removing the belt
Figure 15:Removing the belt cover
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Figure 18:Setting the belt tension
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 change the performance of
the drive system_When you mow in high or thick grass or
on hills, the drive system can slip, if the drive system is
slipping, adjust asfollows or takethe mower to an
authorized service center,
iMPORTANT:Beforeyou start the engine,operatethe engine
stop lever severaltimes, Make surethe enginestop cable
moves freely,
Note: Theengine design doesnot include a throttle control
or an engine speed adjustment. 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 sure the drive system
will correctly disengage and that the mower will stop. if
the drive system will not disengage,takethe mower to
an authorized service center before you operatethe
mower,
Figure 19:Adjusting the drive cable
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