User manual MURRAY 425618X51

[. . . ] CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in damage to the equipment. Figures (Example: Figure 1) are located on the inside front and back pages of this manual located before the parts list. This instruction book is written for a person with some mechanical ability. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical ability. [. . . ] Locate all parts that are packed separately and remove from the carton. Remove the screw (17) that secures each height adjust skid (7) to the pallet. Cut the ties that secure the clutch control cables (1) to the lower handle (2). On electric start models, the unit was shipped with the starter cord plugged into the engine. Make sure to install with head of the carriage bolts (1) on the inside of the flange (2). NOTE: Illustrations are located on page 2 and on pages 167 through 171. CAUTION: Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as tire chains, electric start kits, etc. Cut tie holding shift rod to lower handle and move shifter to the neutral position. (Figure 4) Loosen, but do not remove, the fasteners (1) in the upper holes of the lower handle. Remove the fasteners and the crank assembly eyebolt (11) from the lower holes of the lower handle. If the bottom of the cables have become disconnected, reinstall the cables. CAUTION: To stop the engine, do not move the choke control to CHOKE position. Models equipped with an Electric Starter NOTE: An electric starter kit can be added to recoil start engines. Electric starter kits are available from your nearest authorized service center. WARNING: The starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 220 volt A. The power cord must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electrical shock which can injure the operator. carefully follow all instructions in the "How To Start The Engine" section. If your house wire system is not a three-wire grounded system, do not use this electric starter under any conditions. If your system is grounded but a three-hole grounded receptacle is not available to start the engine, have a three-hole grounded receptacle installed by a licensed electrician. Power cord, always connect the power cord to the switch box (11) on the engine first. When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug the end from the three-hole grounded receptacle first. Make sure the traction drive lever (1) and the auger drive lever (5) are in the disengaged (released) position. [. . . ] If the machine must be stored outdoors, block up the snow thrower to be sure the entire machine is off the ground. Cover the snow thrower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. (Figure 27) Measure the distance (6) between belt guide (3) and traction drive belt (4). If an adjustment is necessary, loosen belt guide (3) and set the distance (6) for belt guide (3) to 1/16 inch (1. [. . . ]