Murray 22" Self-Propelled - Manual (Page 24)

MAINTENANCE
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Ground
Blade is balanced
when parallel to
the ground.
Screwdriver
Blade
File
Figure 30
STORAGE FOR HANDLES THAT FOLD
CAUTION: Be careful when you fold or
raise the handle. Do not damage the
cables. A cable that is bent will not work
correctly. Before you use the unit, replace a
bent or damaged cable.
How To Fold The Handle
1. Loosen the fasteners that hold the upper
part of the handle to the lower part of the
handle. As you fold the handle, make sure
the cables are not around the loose fasten-
ers and do not become damaged. Hold the
engine stop lever in the Operating Position
(against the handle). Rotate the upper part
of the handle back (Figure 31).
2. Remove the knobs on the lower handle.
Push in on the ends of the lower handle.
Move the ends of the lower handle past the
locking tabs.
3. Rotate the handle forward over the engine
as shown. Make sure the cables are not
damaged.
Folding Handle
Figure 31
How To Raise The Handle
1. Pull the handle back until the ends of the
lower handle lock into position. Tighten the
knobs.
2. Hold the engine stop lever in the Operating
Position (against the handle). Lift the up-
per part of the handle into the operator’s
position. Tighten the fasteners that hold
the handle.
3. Make sure the recoil-start rope is on the
outside of the handle and is not caught be-
tween the upper and lower handle.
STORAGE FOR
NON-FOLDING UPPER HANDLES
For storage, fold the handle forward.
How To Fold The Handle
1. Remove the knobs on the lower handle.
Push in on the ends of the lower handle.
Move the ends of the lower handle past the
locking tabs.
2. Rotate the handle forward over the en-
gine. Make sure the cables are not dam-
aged.
How To Raise The Handle
1. Pull the handle back until the ends of the
lower handle lock into position. Tighten the
knobs.
HOW TO PREPARE
THE MOWER FOR STORAGE
WARNING: Do not remove gaso-
line while inside a building, near
a fire, or while you smoke.
Gasoline fumes can cause an explosion or
a fire.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Let the engine run until it is out of gasoline.
3. Drain the oil from the warm engine. Fill the
engine crankcase with new oil.
4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder.
Pour one ounce of oil into the cylinder.
Slowly pull the recoil-start grip so that the
oil will protect the cylinder. Install a new
spark plug in the cylinder.
5. Clean the dirt and debris from the cylinder
cooling fins and the engine housing.
6. Clean the bottom of the mower housing.
7. Make sure the grass bag is empty of grass.
Grass remaining in the bag during storage
will damage the bag.
8. Completely clean the mower to protect the
paint.
9. Put the unit in a building that has good ven-
tilation.