Murray 224110X92E1, Instruction Book

Page 1: ... be certain that all the product information is in cluded 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 RECORD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUTYOUR UNIT THIS INFORMATION IS NECESSARY WHEN ORDERING PARTS OR IN CASE OF LOSS OR THEFT WHERE PURCHASED DATE PURCHA...

Page 2: ...t be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished 4 The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 45 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product whic...

Page 3: ...symbol to point out important safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED _ WARNING In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting ad justing or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug _ WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle compo nents contain or emit ...

Page 4: ...care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely f...

Page 5: ...ate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts leftunassembled forshipping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts a...

Page 6: ...er handle Handle knob Engine oil cap Gasoline filler ca guard Spark plug Muffler Housing Air Primer Wheel adjuster on each wheel IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Com missi...

Page 7: ... plate tabs LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER _jLever _ _ _ MOWER I I X _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ f Plate _ _ _ _ __ _i_ _ tab FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER _CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without discharge guard approved grass catcher or mulcher plate in place Hinge rod Discharge Housing opening Hooks Mulcher plate Tab BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine For type and...

Page 8: ...rloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clip pings It may also be necessary to re duce ground speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly For better grass bagging and most cut ting conditions the engine speed should be set in the FAST position Pores in cloth grass catchers ...

Page 9: ...n subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year replace the sp...

Page 10: ...housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs 47 54 N m IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual Blade adapter Lockwasher _ Blade bolt Hardened washer Key __ Crankshaft ICrankshaft TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade bu...

Page 11: ...ark plug wire to spark plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season which ever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 1 Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove 2 Carefully remove cartridge 3 Clean by gently tapping on a flat...

Page 12: ...handle 1 Remove upper handle and all wire tie s securing cable s to lower handle 2 Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin 3 Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins 4 Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle 5 Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket 6 Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle...

Page 13: ...ld the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing posi tion SQUEEZE TO FOLD Lower handle ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Alcohol blend...

Page 14: ...e lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1 Dirty air filter 2 Out of fuel 3 Stale fuel 4 Water in fuel 5 Spark plug wire is disconnected 6 Bad spa...

Page 15: ...too low 2 Lift on blade worn off 3 Catcher not venting air 1 Grass is too high or wheel height is too low 2 Rear of mower housing or blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you CORRECTION 1 Raise cutting height 2 Raise cutting height 3 Clean replace air filter 4 Clean underside of mower housing 5 Check oil level 6 Cut at slower walking speed 1 Replac...

Page 16: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 22411OX92 224110X92E1 5 4O 46 37 3 I6 46 27 45 15 44 43 48 45 35 461 8 33 36 4O 45 45 15 29 23 ...

Page 17: ... 43 183901 Handle Knob 44 160828 Axle Arm Assembly Rear LH Front RH 46 83923 Hairpin Cotter 45 193851X460 Screw 48 17600406 Rear Deflector 41 150406 Wire Tie 53 192770 Discharge Guard 161058 Nut Hex 199128 Engine Briggs Stratton Model Number 120K02 For engine service and replacement parts call Briggs Stratton at 1 800 233 3723 Torsion Spring Blade Adapter 22 Blade Hardened Washer Helical Lockwashe...

Page 18: ... 3O 24 13 12 11 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 225114X92E 5 16 2I 16 17 43 48 35 46 225114X92E1 40 39 36 36 44 47 15 24 45 46 29 45 43 23 18 ...

Page 19: ...xle Arm Assembly Front RH 45 193926X460 Hairpin Cotter 46 83923 Screw Hex Cap Head 1 4 20 47 193905X460 Rear Deflector 48 74760514 Wire Tie 51 88348 Discharge Guard 52 197480 Nut Hex Flangelock 3 8 16 53 192770 Nut Hex Flangetock 5 16 18 58 73800500 Engine Briggs Stratton Model Number 120K02 161058 For engine service and replacement parts 199128 call Briggs Stratton at 1 800 233 3723 Torsion Sprin...

Page 20: ...products some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For replacement parts have available the following information a Model Number Manufacturer s I D Number b Description of part For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 ...