Murray 22" Self-Propelled manual Operation, How To Start Engine, How To Operate The Mower

OPERATION

HOW TO START ENGINE		WARNING: To prevent an acci-
WARNING: The blade will rotate		dent, make sure the drive lever is
		in the DISENGAGED position.
when the engine runs.		When the drive lever is in the EN-
IMPORTANT: Before you start the engine,		GAGED position, do not start the
		engine.
operate the engine stop lever several	6. Some models have a primer button on the
times. Make sure the engine stop cable
		front or side of the engine (Figure 19). Ev-
moves freely.
		ery time you push the primer button, wait
NOTE: The engine design does not include
		two seconds. For the number of times re-
a throttle control or an engine speed ad-		quired to push the primer button, see the
justment. The engine is set at the best		engine manufacturer’s instructions.
speed for cutting grass, bagging grass,
and for extended engine life.

1.Check the oil.

2.Fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gas- oline. Make sure the gasoline is clean. Leaded gasoline will increase deposits and shorten the life of the valves.

NOTE: Do not use gasohol or methanol. Do
not use premium unleaded gasoline.		Primer Button
WARNING: Always use a safety	Figure 19
gasoline container. Do not smoke
		NOTE: Do not use the primer button to
when adding gasoline to the fuel
		start a warm engine.
tank. When inside an enclosure,
do not add gasoline. Before you	7. Stand behind the mower. Hold the engine
add gasoline, stop the engine and		stop lever in the OPERATING position
let the engine cool for several		(Figure 18).
minutes.	8. Electric Start Models: Turn the ignition
3. Make sure the spark plug wire is connected
		key to the START position. Use short start-
to the spark plug.		ing cycles (15 seconds per minute). When

4.	Electric Start Models: Make sure the bat-	the engine starts, release the ignition key.
		If the engine will not turn over, charge the

tery is connected to the wiring harness. battery. See “How To Charge The Battery”.

5.Make sure the drive lever is in the DISEN- GAGED position (Figure 18).

9.Recoil-Start Models: Rapidly pull the re- coil-start grip. Slowly return the recoil- start grip.

Hold the engine stop lever in the operating position.

10.If the engine does not start in 5 or 6 tries, See the “Problem and Repair” Instructions.

Drive Lever

Ignition Key

Figure 18

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HOW TO OPERATE THE MOWER

WARNING: Check the condition of the grass bag for wear or dete- rioration. If worn or damaged, re- place the parts only with ap- proved factory replacement parts. For replacement parts, see the parts list in this book.

To completely fill the grass bag, operate the engine with the throttle control in the FAST position.