Murray 20-inch manual Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Grass and other debris can keep the mower

Use the following maintenance section to keep

from working correctly. After you mow, clean

the mower housing as follows.

your unit in good operating condition. All the

1. Stop the engine.

maintenance information for the engine is in

2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

the ”Engine Instruction Book”. Before you start

3. Clean the top and the bottom of the mower

the engine, read this book.

WARNING: Before you make an

housing.

 

inspection, adjustment (except

HOW TO ADJUST

carburetor), or repair, discon-

nect the wire from the spark

THE HEIGHT OF CUT

plug.

 

LUBRICATION

WARNING: The blade will rotate

when the engine runs. Before

1. For maximum performance, lubricate the

you change the height of cut, dis-

connect the wire to the spark

wheels and all pivot points with engine oil

plug.

every 25 hours.

 

2. To lubricate the engine, refer to the ”Engine

Models With Axle Bolts

Instruction Book”.

 

NOTE: Do not lubricate the engine stop

To change the height of cut, move the axle bolt

cable. Lubricants will damage the cable

at each wheel. Make sure you assemble each

and prevent the cable from moving freely.

axle bolt in the same hole position so that the

Replace the cable if bent or damaged.

mower will cut level.

HOW TO CLEAN

1. Hold the flange nut with a wrench. Use

another wrench and loosen the axle bolt.

THE MOWER HOUSING

2. Remove the flange nut (Figure 12).

WARNING: The blade will rotate

3. Move the wheel and axle bolt to another

position.

when the engine runs. Before

you clean the mower housing,

4. Assemble the flange nut on the axle bolt.

stop the engine and disconnect

Tighten the axle bolt. Do not turn the

the wire from the spark plug.

flange nut.

Flange Nut

Wheel

Washer

Axle Bolt

Figure 12

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Contents Models MURRAY, INC. One Year Limited Warranty Responsibility of the Owner OWNER’S InformationSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers Do not Use only original equipment or authorized replacement partsTices. Read the next few pages carefully Safe Mowing GuideThey can help you learn. Too often the mow Read this Instruction Book. ReadAdjustment,except carburetor, while the en Make the clean up after mowing easierAccessory and the mower Bruises, or even put out an eye. Often the perSional service, select a shop that is an Stitutions as service parts. If you need profesAuthorized Service Center for your brand Mower. If you plan to service the unit yourselfUfacturer’s recommended replacement part Position when mowing and bagging. WhenBefore using the grass catcher again When the front of the mower has come upAfter Mowing Steps to Follow Before MowingWhile Mowing Parts BAG Contents AssemblyRectly HousingWasher 17x37 Nut Chute DeflectorModels With HOW to Assemble the Controls to the HandleCable Engine StopEngine Stop Cable Recoil-Start Grip Locknut Rope GuideHOW to Prepare the Engine HOW to Assemble the Wheels with Axle BoltsFinal Assembly Hub Cap Flange Nut 15x68 Washer 845 Axle Bolt Wheel 9x10HOW to Start Engine HOW to Stop the EngineOperation Engine Stop LeverMaintenance HOW to Sharpen the Blade Blade ServiceHOW to Remove the Blade Check the Level of CUT HOW to Prepare the Mower for StorageEngine will not start Trouble Shooting ChartRepair Parts Mower Housing Loose Parts Hardware Bag DescriptionKEY Description Handle Briggs & Stratton ModelsHandle Tecumseh Models Inch Ball Bearing, Gray Wheels and TiresInch, Gray 672074 14-in, Ball Bearing, Gray 672062040406L MURRAY, INC. Lawn Mower Central Parts Distributors HOW to Order Repair Parts

20-inch specifications

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