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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Two Year Limited Warranty

2 F–030610L TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY RULES 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS 9 . . . . ....

Page 3 - OWNER’S INFORMATION; RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER; Environmental Awareness; SAFETY RULES

OWNER’S INFORMATION 3 F–030610L This instruction book is for several different models. The instructions are written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most ser- vice books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some...

Page 4 - DO; DO NOT

OWNER’S INFORMATION 4 F–030610L b. Limit loads to those you can safely control. c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing. d. Use counterweights or wheel weights when suggested in the Instruction Book. 19. Do not operate this machine if you are taking drugs or other medication which can cause dr...

Page 5 - SAFE MOWING GUIDE

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 5 F–030610L Each person that operates power equipment must learn to use correct and safe mowing procedures. To help you learn, carefully read the following pages. Most of the time the operator was not correctly shown or did not read the instructions on the unit or in the Instructio...

Page 8 - STEPS TO FOLLOW; BEFORE MOWING; WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important

STEPS TO FOLLOW 8 F–030610L BEFORE MOWING F Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes. F Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade. F Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel. F Read and fol...

Page 9 - INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS; Safety Warning Pictorials

INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS 9 F–030610L INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS IMPORTANT: Some of the following pic- torials are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Be- fore you operate the unit, learn and un- derstand the purpose for each pictorial. Safety Warning Pictorials 1 Warning 2...

Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; PARTS BAG – CONTENTS; LOOSE PARTS – CONTENTS

ASSEMBLY 10 F–030610L ASSEMBLY Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your mower. All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is assembled. NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the loca- tion of a part with the oper...

Page 11 - HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT

ASSEMBLY 11 F–030610L HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat . The fasteners are shown at full size. (A) 1001054 (B) 17x47 1. Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. 2. Raise the seat support and secure in the UP position with the seat support rod. 3. Align...

Page 12 - MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY; HOW TO CHARGE

ASSEMBLY 12 F–030610L MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the battery must be charged. 1. Raise the seat support and secure in the UP position with the seat support rod. 2. Check the top of the bat...

Page 13 - IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING; Check the engine oil.; HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE

ASSEMBLY 13 F–030610L IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING - Check the engine oil. - Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. - Check the level of the mower housing. - Check the air pressure of the tires. - Make sure the battery cables are attached. WARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- nance to the ...

Page 14 - OPERATION; LOCATION OF CONTROLS

OPERATION 14 F–030610L Figure 4 Throttle Control Lever Blade Rotation Control Clutch / Brake Pedal Lift Lever Shift Lever LOCATION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: Use the blade rotation control to start and stop the rotation of the blade. CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has two functions. The fi...

Page 15 - ATTACHMENTS

OPERATION 15 F–030610L ATTACHMENTS This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn sweeper, a lawn aerator, a hopper spreader, or a small trailer. This unit can not use attachments that engage the ground like a plow, a di...

Page 16 - HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER; * See the Instruction Book for the Attachment.

OPERATION 16 F–030610L HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER To change the forward speed or the direction of the unit, follow the steps below. CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever, completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit. If the unit is not stopped, the gearbox can be damaged. 1. Co...

Page 17 - HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE; HOW TO CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT; HOW TO STOP THE UNIT

OPERATION 17 F–030610L HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE 1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 10). 3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever . Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit. 4. To release...

Page 18 - HOW TO INSTALL THE SIDE DISCHARGE ATTACHMENT

OPERATION 18 F–030610L HOW TO INSTALL THE SIDE DISCHARGE ATTACHMENT WARNING: To prevent the engine from starting, dis- connect the wire from the spark plug. Make sure the blade rotation control is in the DISENGAGE position. The mulcher cover lets you mulch the grass for a clean, fine cut. To dischar...

Page 19 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK THE OIL; CARBURETOR

OPERATION 19 F–030610L BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK THE OIL NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of gasoline and oil to use. 1. Make sure the unit is level. NOTE: Do n...

Page 20 - HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING; HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS

OPERATION 20 F–030610L HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING WARNING: The mulch cover is a safety device. Do not remove the mulch cover. The deflector forces the dis- charged material toward the ground. Always keep the deflector in the down position. If the deflector is dam- aged, replace the deflec...

Page 21 - OPERATING TIPS

OPERATION 21 F–030610L OPERATING TIPS 1. Check the blade rotation control for correct adjustment. For the blade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be cor- rect. 2. Before you use the unit, check the oil in the engine and add oil if necessary. 3. If the engine will not start, first make s...

Page 22 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE CHART

MAINTENANCE 22 F–030610L MAINTENANCE CHART FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED COMMENTS Daily or before each use Maintenance engine. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual. Examine blade(s). Check for cracks, wear, and excessive damage. Remove debris from unit and mowing area . Examine all rotating and slidi...

Page 23 - INSPECT BLADE

MAINTENANCE 23 F–030610L INSPECT BLADE WARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hits an object, stop the engine. Check the unit for dam- age. The blade has sharp edges. When you hold the blade, use gloves or cloth material to protect your h...

Page 24 - HOW TO CHECK THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL

MAINTENANCE 24 F–030610L HOW TO CHECK THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL WARNING: To prevent an injury, the blade rotation control must operate correctly. In normal usage, the blade rotation control will not require an adjustment. However, if the cutting performance decreases or the quality of cut is poor, ...

Page 25 - HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE

MAINTENANCE 25 F–030610L HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. Set the parking brake. Move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position. Push the unit. If the rear wheels rotate, adjust or replace the brake pads. Adjust the drive brake as follows. 1. ...

Page 26 - HOW TO ADJUST THE SHIFT LEVER; HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY

MAINTENANCE 26 F–030610L HOW TO ADJUST THE SHIFT LEVER If the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever does not match neutral on the gearbox, adjust the shift lever as follows. 1. Stop the engine. 2. Disconnect the adjuster nut from the shifter yoke (Figure 21). 3. Make sure the shift lever is in the NEU...

Page 27 - WHERE TO LUBRICATE; HOW TO CHECK THE FUEL FILTER; CHECK THE TIRES

MAINTENANCE 27 F–030610L WHERE TO LUBRICATE Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil. Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown. NOTE: Apply grease to the steering gear assembly. CAUTION: If the unit is operated in dry areas that have sand, use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit. HOW TO ...

Page 28 - HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING

MAINTENANCE 28 F–030610L HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING If the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawnwill look better. WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust-ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to thespark plug. Remove the spark plug wire to preventthe en...

Page 29 - HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING

Level Adjustment Position Figure 28 MAINTENANCE 29 F–030610L HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING 1. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. 2. Move the lift lever to the level adjustment position (Figure 28). NOTE: Make sure the lift lever is locked in the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position. 3...

Page 30 - HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT; REMOVAL

MAINTENANCE 30 F–030610L HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To Remove The Mower Housing”. 2. Completely push the pedal forward and engage the parking brake. 3. Remove the idler pulley (Figure 30). 4. Loosen the belt guides next to t...

Page 31 - HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MAINTENANCE 31 F–030610L HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To Remove The Mower Housing”. 2. Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley and remove the mower drive belt (Figure 31). 3. Pull the brake pad away from the jackshaft pulley ...

Page 32 - HOW TO INSTALL THE WHEELS; Front Wheel

MAINTENANCE 32 F–030610L HOW TO INSTALL THE WHEELS If the wheels must be removed for service, make sure they are installed as follows. Front Wheel 1. Make sure the valve stem is to the outside of the tractor. Slide the front wheel on the spindle (See Figure 32). 2. Fasten the front wheel with washer...

Page 34 - TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 34 F–030610L PROBLEM: The engine will not start. 1. Follow the steps, “How To Start The Engine” in this book.2. Electric–Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the cables. 3. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter.4. Remove the spark plug...

Page 35 - MURRAY, INC. LAWN MOWER CENTRAL PARTS DISTRIBUTORS; CPT CANADA POWER

F–030610L 35 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 directory.If you cannot g...

Page 36 - REPAIR PARTS

REPAIR PARTS MODEL 3090001x18A 36 F–030610L CHASSIS & HOOD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 13 19 20 20 19 21 22 23 24 16 26 43 27 28 30 31 32 33 37 39 40 16 41 42 8 44 36 29

Page 37 - Key

REPAIR PARTS MODEL 3090001x18A 37 F–030610L CHASSIS & HOOD Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 1 690566 Seat 2 1401027E700 Hood 3 017x47 Washer 4 1001054 Bolt, Wing 5 002x53 Bolt, Carriage 6 1401036E701 Bracket, Hinge 7 009x29 Bolt, Shoulder 8 009x56 Bolt, Shoulder 10 14011...

Page 49 - NOTES

Page 51 - INDEX

INDEX 51 F–030610L A Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 24 Clutch, 25 Drive Brake, 25 Mower Housing, Level, 28 Shift Lever, 26 Attachments, 15, 52 B Battery Charge, 26 Check, 12 Clean, 26 Install, 12 Removal, 26 Storage, 33 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 25 Replace, 30 Mower Drive Adjust, 24 Replace, 31...

Page 52 - MID-ENGINE RIDER ACCESSORIES; Make your Rear Engine Rider do more than you ever imagined.; LAWN SWEEPER

52 F–030610L MID-ENGINE RIDER ACCESSORIES Make your Rear Engine Rider do more than you ever imagined. The accessories shown on this page can be used on your Rear Engine Rider. See the Store or Dealer where you purchased your Rear Engine Rider. If you are unable to obtain the necessary information, c...