Murray MD2045FC Manuel D'utilisation page 6

CONTENTS
INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS
OWNER'S INFORMATION
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS
IMPORTANT: The following pictorials are
located on your unit or on literature sup-
plied with the product. Before you operate
the unit, learn and understand the purpose
for each pictorial.
NOTE: Illustrations and pictorials begin
on page 2.
Safety Warning Pictorials (Figure 13)
1 Warning
OWNER'S INFORMATION
Know your product: If you understand the unit
and how the unit operates, you will get the best
performance. As you read this manual, compare
the illustrations to the unit. Learn the location
and the function of the controls. To help prevent
an accident, follow the operating instructions
and the safety rules. Keep this manual for future
reference.
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WARNING: Look for this symbol to indicate
important safety precautions. This symbol
indicates: "Attention! Become Alert! Your
Safety Is At Risk."
Responsibility Of The Owner
WARNING: This cutting machine is
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capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Failure to
observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death to the
operator or bystanders.
The responsibility of the owner is to
follow the instructions.
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
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Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE
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J1995 (Revision 2002-05). Torque values are derived at 3060 RPM; horsepower values are derived
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at 3600 RPM. The gross power curves can be viewed at www.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM. Net
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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
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power and is affected by, among other things, ambient operating conditions and engine-to-engine
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variability. Given the wide array of products on which engines are placed, the gas engine may not
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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.
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IMPORTANT: Read Owner's Manual
Before Operating This Machine.
3 WARNING: Thrown Objects. Keep
Bystanders Away. Read User
Instructions Before Operating This
Machine.
4 Do Not Mow Up And Down Slopes.
Mow Across Slopes.
5 DANGER: No Step.
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DANGER: Keep Feet And Hands Away
From Rotating Blade.
7 DANGER: Disconnect Spark Plug Wire
Before Servicing Unit.
8 DANGER: Do not open or remove
safety shields while engine is running.
SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is
capable of amputating hands and feet and can
throw objects that can cause injury and dam-
age! Failure to comply with the following SAFE-
TY instructions could result in serious injury or
death to the operator or other persons. The
owner of the machine must understand these
instructions and must allow only persons who
understand these instructions to operate
machine. Each person operating the machine
must be of sound mind and body and must not
be under the influence of any substance, which
might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. If you
have any questions pertaining to your machine
which your dealer cannot answer to your satis-
faction, contact Customer Service: 1-800-661-
6662 or www.murray.com.
Protection for Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to the machine and the mowing
activity. Never assume that children will remain
where you last saw them.
1. KEEP children out of the mowing area and
under the watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator.
2. DO NOT allow children in yard when
machine is operated and turn machine
OFF if anyone enters the area.
3. DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to
operate machine.
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DANGER: Attach the chute deflector to
the mower housing.
Control And Operating Pictorials
(Figure 14)
1 Slow
2 Fast
3
Engine Stop
4 Engine Start
5
Oil
6 Fuel
4. ALLOW only responsible adults &
teenagers with mature judgment unde
close adult supervision to operate
machine.
5. DO NOT pull mower backwards unless
absolutely necessary. LOOK and SEE
behind and down for children, pets and
hazards before and while backing.
6. USE EXTRA CARE when approaching
blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other
objects that may obscure vision.
Slope Operation
1. Slopes are a major factor related to slip
and fall accidents, which can result in
severe injury. All slopes require extra cau-
tion. If you feel uneasy on a slope, DO
NOT mow it.
2. Mow across slopes, never up-and-down.
Exercise extreme CAUTION when chang-
ing directions on slopes. DO NOT mow
steep slopes or other areas where stability
or traction is in doubt.
3. Use extra care with grass catchers or other
attachments; these affect the handling and
the stability of the machine.
Preparation
1. Read, understand, and follow instructions
and warnings in this manual and on the
mower, engine and attachments. Know the
controls and the proper use of the mower
before starting.
2. Only mature, responsible persons shall
operate the machine and only after proper
instruction.