Murray MP500 Manuel De L'opérateur page 10

How To Clean The Mower Housing
WARNING: The blade will rotate when the engine
runs. Before you clean the mower housing, stop
the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire
and keep it away from the spark plug.
If grass and other debris accumulate on the bottom of the
mower housing, performance will be reduced. After you mow,
clean the mower housing as follows.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Clean the top and the bottom of the mower housing.
How To Remove The Drive Belt
To remove or service the drive belt, take the mower to an
approved service dealer.
How To Adjust The Drive Cable (Figure 19)
WARNING: Before you adjust the drive cable,
release the engine stop lever and wait for the
engine to stop.
If the drive system does not engage and disengage correctly,
check the handle for correct assembly. Make sure that all
parts are in good condition, not broken or bent, and that all
fasteners are tight.
Worn parts will change the performance of the drive system.
When you mow in high thick grass or on hills, the drive
system can slip if the drive cable is too loose. If the drive
system slips, adjust as follows or take the mower to an
authorized service centre.
1. (Figure 19) If the drive system slips, turn the cable adjust-
er (A) one turn in the direction as shown in the illustration.
Operate the mower and test the drive system.
2. If the drive system still slips, turn the cable adjuster one
more turn to shorten the cable. Again, test the drive sys-
tem.
3. Repeat the adjustment and test until the drive system
does not slip.
4. Before you begin to mow, make sure the drive system will
correctly disengage and that the mower will stop. If the
drive system will not disengage, take the mower to an
authorized service centre before you operate the mower.
Blade Service (Figure 20)
WARNING: Before you inspect the blade (B) or
the blade adapter (E), disconnect the spark plug
wire and keep it away from the spark plug. If the
blade hits an object, stop the engine. Disconnect the
wire to the spark plug. Check the unit for damage.
Frequently check the blade (B) for wear or damage such as
cracks. Frequently check the bolt (A) that holds the blade.
Keep the bolt tight. If the blade hits an object, stop the engine.
Disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Check the blade
adapter (E) for damage. Check for a bent or damaged blade,
a badly worn blade, or other damage. Before you operate the
unit, damaged parts must be replaced with factory replace-
ment parts. For safety, replace the blade every two years.
Keep a sharp edge on the blade. A blade that is not sharp will
cause the ends of the grass to become brown. To remove or
service the blade, take the mower to an approved service
dealer.
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Check The Level Of Cut (Figure 20)
Test the unit in a small area. If the height of cut is not level or
if the cut grass is not discharged or does not cut even, see
the Troubleshooting section.
Folding Handle Storage
CAUTION: Be careful when you fold or raise the handle. Do
not damage the cables. A cable that is bent will not work cor-
rectly. Before you use the unit, replace a bent or damaged
cable.
How To Fold The Handle
1. (Figure 21) On models with knobs (A), loosen the knobs
(A) that hold the upper handle (B) to the lower handle (C).
CAUTION: As you fold or raise the handle, make sure that
the cables are not caught between the upper and lower
handles or around the handle fasteners.
2. (Figure 22) Rotate the upper handle (B) toward the back
of the unit.
3. Push in on the ends of the lower handle (C).
4. Rotate the handle forward over the engine as shown.
Make sure that the cables are not damaged.
How To Raise The Handle
1. (Figure 22) Pull the lower handle (C) back until the ends
of the lower handle lock into the operating position. Then
secure with fasteners.
2. Lift the upper handle (B) into the operator's position.
3. (Figure 21) On model with knobs (A), tighten the knobs.
How To Prepare The Mower For Storage
WARNING: Do not remove petrol while inside a
building, near a fire, or while you smoke. Petrol
fumes can cause an explosion or a fire.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Let the engine run until it is out of petrol.
3. Drain the oil from the warm engine. Fill the engine crank-
case with new oil.
4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder. Pour one ounce
of oil into the cylinder. Slowly pull the recoil starter handle
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. Completely clean the mower to protect the paint.
8. Put the unit in a building that has good ventilation.
9. Make sure the grass bag is empty of grass. Grass remain-
ing in the bag during storage will damage the bag.
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