Murray EV3850x4B 3.8 - Manual

ASSEMBLY 6 F–041104L ASSEMBLY Parts Packed Separately In Carton 1 – Owner’s Manual (not shown) 1 – Container Of Oil 2 – Hair Pin 1 – Control Rod 1 – Container of Oil 1 – Hair Pin 1 – Control Rod WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while as- sembling the Edger. Figure 1 shows the Edger...

ASSEMBLY 7 F–041104L HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE 1. Loosen the knobs and raise the upper handle to the upright position. See Figure 2. 2. Tighten the knobs . Make sure the knobs are to the outside of the handles as shown in Figure 2. 3. Insert the end of the control rod, from RIGHT to LEFT, through the ...

ASSEMBLY 8 F–041104L HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of gasoline and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the information on safety, operation, maintenance, and storage. This Edger was shipped with a 20 ou...

OPERATION 9 F–041104L KNOW YOUR EDGER READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the Edger. To familiarize yourself with the location of the controls, compare the illustrations with your Edger. Save this manual for future reference. Depth Control Lever Engine Stop Lever Fuel Tan...

OPERATION 10 F–041104L EYE PROTECTION Always wear safety glasses. If you wear eye glasses, put a Wide Vision Safety Mask over your eye glasses. WARNING: Debris thrown from the Edger can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can cause severe eye dam- age. Always wear safety glas...

OPERATION 12 F–041104L HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE To stop the engine, release the engine stop lever. If the engine continues to run, move the throttle control to the STOP position.If the engine will not stop, hold a screwdriver against the spark plug and against the en- gine cooling fins. The spark will...

OPERATION 13 F–041104L EDGING TIPS S Edging is best performed when conditions are dry. If the soil is to wet, dirt becomes packed around the blade causing prema- ture belt wear and decreased perfor- mance. S If dirt does become packed around the blade, stop the engine and remove the wire from the sp...

MAINTENANCE 14 F–041104L CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS Fill in dates as you complete regular service. After First 2 Hours Before Each Use Often Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Before Each Season Before Storage SERVICE DATES Lubricate All Pivot Points √ √ Lubricate Wheel Axles √ √ Check Eng...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 15 F–041104L HOW TO REMOVE THE BELT The belt made of a special compound. If the belt becomes worn or breaks, replace the belt with an original equipment belt. 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 2. Drain the gasoline and oil from the en- gine. 3. Tip the Edg...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 16 F–041104L HOW TO REPLACE THE BLADE The blade is subject to wear and damage, such as nicks and dents. This will not gener- ally affect its function.The blade is designed to not require sharp- ening. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade. The blade is also reversible. If nicks ...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 17 F–041104L STORAGE WARNING: Never store the Edger indoors with fuel in the fuel tank. Never store in an en- closed, poorly ventilated area where fumes could reach an open flame, a spark or a pilot light as on a furnace, wa- ter heater or clothes dryer. WARNING: Do not remove...

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 18 F–041104L TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine difficult to start Stale fuel Drain fuel tank. Fill with fresh fuel. or Clogged fuel filter Replace fuel filter Engine runs erratically Dirt in fuel tank or out of fuel Clean fuel tank. Engine runs erratically or Carburetor out of a...

HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS F–041104L Only use a factory repair part. Repair parts, except for the engine or the transmission, are available from the store where the unit was purchased, a service shop recommended by the store, or an authorized service shop found in the yellow pages of the telephone di...