Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Two Year Limited Warranty
2 F-050717L TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY RULES 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTERNATIONAL PICT...
Page 3 - OWNER’S INFORMATION; RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER; Environmental Awareness; SAFETY RULES
OWNER’S INFORMATION 3 F-050717L 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-050717L c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing. d. Use counterweights or wheel weights when suggested in the Instruction Book. 18. Do not operate this machine if you are taking drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this ...
Page 5 - SAFE MOWING GUIDE
SAFE MOWING GUIDE 5 F-050717L 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-050717L 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-050717L 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
ASSEMBLY 10 F-050717L ASSEMBLY This instruction book is for several models. Some parts or accesso- ries are not included on all models. 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 ...
Page 11 - MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY; HOW TO CHARGE THE MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY; HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
ASSEMBLY 11 F-050717L 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. Check the top and the side of the battery for the location of the battery date (Figure 2). 2. If the batter...
Page 12 - HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT
ASSEMBLY 12 F-050717L 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. Align the holes in the seat hinge to the holes in the seat (Figure 4). Fasten the seat t...
Page 13 - IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING
ASSEMBLY 13 F-050717L IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING - Check the engine oil. - Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. - Check the air pressure of the tires. - Check the level of the mower housing. - Make sure the battery cables are attached. - Make sure the wire is attached to the spark plug. WARNING...
Page 14 - OPERATION; LOCATION OF CONTROLS
OPERATION 14 F-050717L ÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎ Figure 7 Ignition Headlight Switch Parking Brake Lever Lift Lever Throttle Control Lever Blade Rotation Control Shift Lever Clutch / Brake Pedal LOCATION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: Use the blade rotation control to start and stop the rotation of the blade ...
Page 15 - ATTACHMENTS; Select Reverse; HOW TO OPERATE THE IGNITION KEY SWITCH; SELECT REVERSE; HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL
OPERATION 15 F-050717L 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 dis...
Page 16 - HOW TO USE; HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER; * See the Instruction Book for the Attachment.
OPERATION 16 F-050717L HOW TO USE THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL The blade rotation control is next to the steering wheel (Figure 9). Use the blade rotation control to engage the blade(s) or to operate a snow thrower attachment.1. Before you start the engine, make sure the blade rotation con- trol is in...
Page 17 - HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE; HOW TO STOP THE UNIT
OPERATION 17 F-050717L 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 OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING; HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS
OPERATION 18 F-050717L HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re- move the deflector. 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 deflecto...
Page 19 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK THE OIL; CARBURETOR
OPERATION 19 F-050717L 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 - OPERATING TIPS
OPERATION 20 F-050717L 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 21 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE CHART; HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER
MAINTENANCE 21 F-050717L MAINTENANCE CHART PROCEDURE EACH USE FIRST 2 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STORAGE Blade, Inspect and Sharpen √ Blade Rotation Control, Check √ M Brake, Check √ MOW Clutch, Check √ W E Tires, Check √ √ E R Battery, Check and Charge √ √ Battery, C...
Page 22 - INSPECT BLADE
MAINTENANCE 22 F-050717L 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 23 - HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL
MAINTENANCE 23 F-050717L HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL WARNING: To prevent an injury, the blade rotation control must operate correctly. 1. Stop the engine. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.2. Before you adjust the blade rotation control , check and level the mower housing. See “Ho...
Page 24 - HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE; HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CLUTCH
MAINTENANCE 24 F-050717L 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 - WHERE TO LUBRICATE; CHECK THE TIRES
MAINTENANCE 26 F-050717L 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. Do not ...
Page 27 - HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING
MAINTENANCE 27 F-050717L HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING 1. Move the lift lever to the lowest position. 2. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. 3. Remove the hair pins and the washers from the adjusting rods (Figure 22). See illustrations “C” and “D”. 4. Remove the hair pins an...
Page 28 - HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING
MAINTENANCE 28 F-050717L HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING If the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawn will look better. WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjustment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Remove the spark plug wire to prevent the ...
Page 29 - HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT; REMOVAL
MAINTENANCE 29 F-050717L 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 25). 4. Loosen the belt guides that are ...
Page 30 - HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT
MAINTENANCE 30 F-050717L 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 28). 3. Pull the belt retainer away from the right mandrel...
Page 31 - HOW TO INSTALL THE WHEELS; Front Wheel
MAINTENANCE 31 F-050717L 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 29). 2. Fasten the front wheel with washer...
Page 33 - TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 33 F-050717L 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 34 - MURRAY, INC. LAWN MOWER CENTRAL PARTS DISTRIBUTORS
F-050717L 34 Only use a factory repair part. Repair parts, except for the engine or the transmission, are available from the store where the unit waspurchased, 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 35 - NOTES
Page 36 - REPAIR PARTS
REPAIR PARTS MODEL 387002x92D 36 F-050717L CHASSIS & HOOD 26 15 26 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 22 23 26 27 26 26 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 35 44 25 25 25 24 32 41 26 1 2 45 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 39 35 40 46 47
Page 37 - Key
REPAIR PARTS MODEL 387002x92D 37 F-050717L CHASSIS & HOOD Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 1 690566 Seat 2 094154E701 Support, Seat 3 094057 Spring, Seat 4 26x229 Screw 5 017x47 Washer 6 1001054 Bolt, Wing 7 009x56 Bolt 8 094156 Z Rod, Pivot 9 009x55 Bolt, Shoulder 10 09...
Page 48 - PAN FRAME
REPAIR PARTS MODEL 387002x92D 48 F-050717L ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24x30 24x29 94613 PAN FRAME WIRING HARNESS FOR: MAIN HARNESS: 250x143 LIGHT : 250X92 21075 94159 24273 91299 1001993 24273 1 3 5 6 8 7 10 11 2 13 4 12
Page 51 - INDEX
INDEX 51 F-050717L A Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 23Clutch, 24Drive Brake, 24Mower Housing, Level, 28 Attachments, 15, 52 B Battery Charge, 25Check, 11Clean, 25Install, 11Removal, 25Storage, 32 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 24 Replace, 29 Mower Drive Adjust, 23 Replace, 30 Blade Inspect, 22Remove...
Page 52 - LAWN TRACTOR ACCESSORIES; Make your Lawn Tractor do more than you ever imagined.
52 F-050717L LAWN TRACTOR ACCESSORIES Make your Lawn Tractor do more than you ever imagined. The accessories shown on this page can be used on your Lawn Tractor. See the Store or Dealer where you purchased your Lawn Tractor. If you are unable to obtain the necessary information, contact the Central ...