Murray MD2045FC Contents, International Pictorials, Owner’S Information, Safe Operating Practices

CONTENTS

INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS	6
OWNER’S INFORMATION	6
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES	6
ASSEMBLY	8
OPERATION	8
MAINTENANCE	8
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART	9

Power Ratings: The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-05). Torque values are derived at 3060 RPM; horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM. The gross power curves can be viewed at www.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM. Net power values are taken with exhaust and air cleaner installed whereas gross power values are collected without these attachments. Actual gross engine power will be higher than net engine power and is affected by, among other things, ambient operating conditions and engine-to-engine variability. Given the wide array of products on which engines are placed, the gas engine may not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment. This difference is due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the variety of engine components (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, carburetor, fuel pump, etc.), application limitations, ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine-to-engine variability. Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated power for this Series engine.

INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS

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IMPORTANT: Read Owner’s Manual

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DANGER: Attach the chute deflector to

Before Operating This Machine.

the mower housing.

IMPORTANT: The following pictorials are

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WARNING: Thrown Objects. Keep

Bystanders Away. Read User

located on your unit or on literature sup-

Instructions Before Operating This

plied with the product. Before you operate

Machine.

the unit, learn and understand the purpose

Control And Operating Pictorials

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Do Not Mow Up And Down Slopes.

for each pictorial.

Mow Across Slopes.

(Figure 14)

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NOTE: Illustrations and pictorials begin

DANGER: No Step.

1

Slow

Reproductiontion. If you feel uneasy on a slope, DO

on page 2.

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DANGER: Keep Feet And Hands Away

2

Fast

for

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E

gi

e Stop

From Rotating Blade.

7 DANGER: Disconnect Spa k Plug Wire

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E

gi

e Start

Safety Warning Pictorials (Figure 13)

Before Servicing Unit.

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Oil

1 Warning

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DANGER: Do n t

pen

emove

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Fuel

safety shields while engine is running.

OWNER’S INFORMATION

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES

4. ALLOW only responsible adults &

WAR I G: This powerful c

tting machine is

teenagers with mature judgment unde

Know your product: If you understand the unit

capable of amputating han

s and feet and can

close adult supervision to operate

and how the unit operates, you will get the best

throw objects that can cause injury and dam-

machine.

performance. As you read this manual, compare

age! Failure to c

mply with the following SAFE-

5. DO NOT pull mower backwards unless

absolutely necessary. LOOK and SEE

the illustrations to the unit. Learn the location

TY instructions c

uld

esult in serious injury or

and the function of the controls. To help prevent

Notdeath to the ope at

ther persons. The

behind and down for children, pets and

an accident, follow the operating instructions

owner of the machine must understand these

hazards before and while backing.

6. USE EXTRA CARE when approaching

and the safety rules. Keep this manual for future

instructions and must allow only persons who

blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other

reference.

und

rstand th se instructions to operate

objects that may obscure vision.

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machine. Each person operating the machine

must be of sound mind and body and must not

Slope Operation

be und r the influence of any substance, which

1. Slopes are a major factor related to slip

WARNING: Look for this symbol to indicate

might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. If you

and fall accidents, which can result in

important safety precautions. This symbol

have any questions pertaining to your machine

severe injury. All slopes require extra cau-

indicates: “Attention! Become Alert! Your

which your dealer cannot answer to your satis-

Safety Is At Risk.”

faction, contact Customer Service: 1-800-661-

NOT mow it.

6662 or www.murray.com.

2. Mow across slopes, never up-and-down.

Responsibility Of The Owner

Exercise extreme CAUTION when chang-

WARNING: This cutting machine is

!

ing directions on slopes. DO NOT mow

capable of amputating hands and feet

Protection for Children

steep slopes or other areas where stability

and throwing objects. Failure to

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not

or traction is in doubt.

observe the following safety instructions

3. Use extra care with grass catchers or other

alert to the presence of children. Children are

could result in serious injury or death to the

attachments; these affect the handling and

often attracted to the machine and the mowing

operator or bystanders.

the stability of the machine.

activity. Never assume that children will remain

The responsibility of the owner is to

where you last saw them.

Preparation

follow the instructions.

1.

KEEP children out of the mowing area and

1. Read, understand, and follow instructions

under the watchful care of a responsible

adult other than the operator.	and warnings in this manual and on the
	mower, engine and attachments. Know the
2. DO NOT allow children in yard when
	controls and the proper use of the mower
machine is operated and turn machine
	before starting.
OFF if anyone enters the area.
	2. Only mature, responsible persons shall
3. DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to
	operate the machine and only after proper
operate machine.
	instruction.

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