Murray F-98526 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
PREPARATION
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
The mower was fully assembled at the factory.
When the mower was put in the carton, the
handle was put in the storage position. To put
the handle in the operating position, follow the
steps below.
Handle
1. Remove the mower from the carton.
2. Put the lower handle in the opereting posi-
tion. Make sure the lower handle is be-
tween the locking tabs (Figure 1).
Locking
Tabs
Handle
_gnut
Lower Handle
Offset Hole
_/Wingnut
Figure 1
3. Put the upper handle in the operating
position. Tighten the wingnuts.
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, re-
place a bent or damaged cable.
4. To attach the recoil-start griptothe rope
guide, twist the rope through the rope
guide mounted on the rightside of the han-
dle (Figure 2).
NOTE: If you cannot attach the
recoil-start grip because the rope is too
short, hold the engine stop lever
against the handle. Slowly pull the
recoil-start grip.
Rear Wheels (Hi-Wheel Models With
Axle Knobs)
1. Remove the washers and axle knobs
from the axle bolts (Figure 3).
2. Mount therear wheels ontothe axle bolts
and fasten with the washers and axle
knobs.
Rear Wheel
Axle Knob
Washer _X
Axle Bolt
Figure 3
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