Murray 425014x92B - Manuals

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Two Year Limited Warranty

2 F-050706L 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-050706L 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-050706L 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-050706L 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-050706L 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-050706L 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-050706L 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 - HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT

ASSEMBLY 11 F-050706L 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 1). Fasten the seat t...

Page 12 - HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE GAUGE WHEELS; HOW TO CHARGE

ASSEMBLY 12 F-050706L HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE GAUGE WHEELS Use the fasteners shown below to install the gauge wheels . The fasteners are shown at full size. (A) 31x11 (B) 17x91 1. Attach the gauge wheels to the axle bolts with the fasteners. NOTE: The axle bolt is mounted in the LOW position. To change ...

Page 13 - IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING

ASSEMBLY 13 F-050706L 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-050706L Figure 5 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 and also to controlvarious accessories, such as a snow thr...

Page 15 - ATTACHMENTS; Select Reverse; HOW TO OPERATE THE IGNITION KEY SWITCH; SELECT REVERSE; HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL

OPERATION 15 F-050706L 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-050706L HOW TO USE THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL The blade rotation control is next to the steering wheel (Figure 7). 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 CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT; HOW TO STOP THE UNIT

OPERATION 17 F-050706L HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE 1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward.2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 8). 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 t...

Page 18 - HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING; HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS

OPERATION 18 F-050706L 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-050706L 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 ...

Page 20 - OPERATING TIPS

OPERATION 20 F-050706L 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

MAINTENANCE 21 F-050706L 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 22 - INSPECT BLADE

MAINTENANCE 22 F-050706L 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-050706L HOW TO ADJUST 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 24 - HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE; HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CLUTCH

MAINTENANCE 24 F-050706L 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 25 - HOW TO ADJUST THE SHIFT LEVER; HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY

MAINTENANCE 25 F-050706L 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 bracket (Figure 19). 3. Make sure the shift lever is in the ...

Page 26 - WHERE TO LUBRICATE; HOW TO CHECK THE FUEL FILTER; CHECK THE TIRES

MAINTENANCE 26 F-050706L WHERE TO LUBRICATE Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil. Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown. Models with grease fittings: Lubricate with grease gun. NOTE: Apply grease to the steering gear assembly. CAUTION: If the unit is operated in dry areas that have sand,...

Page 27 - HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING

WARNING: The lift lever is spring loaded. Make sure the lift lever is locked in the LEVEL ADJUST- MENT position. Level Adjustment Position Figure 23 MAINTENANCE 27 F-050706L HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING 1. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. 2. If equipped, remove the gauge...

Page 28 - HOW TO ADJUST THE GAUGE WHEELS

MAINTENANCE 28 F-050706L HOW TO ADJUST THE GAUGE WHEELS The axle bolts for the gauge wheels were mounted in the LOW cut position. To change the position of the gauge wheels, move the axle bolts as follows. IMPORTANT: Before you adjust the gauge wheels, you must do the following. Make sure the mower ...

Page 29 - HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING

MAINTENANCE 29 F-050706L 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 30 - HOW TO REPLACE; REMOVAL

MAINTENANCE 30 F-050706L 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 31). Idler Pulley Motion Drive Belt Loos...

Page 31 - INSTALLATION

MAINTENANCE 31 F-050706L INSTALLATION 1. Slide the motion drive belt between the stack pulley and the belt guides (Figure 34). Install the motion drive belt on the top pulley of the stack pulley . Make sure the “V” side of the belt is against the pulley. 2. Push the motion drive belt through the ope...

Page 32 - HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MAINTENANCE 32 F-050706L 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 37). 3. Pull the belt retainer away from the right mandrel...

Page 33 - HOW TO INSTALL THE WHEELS; Front Wheel

MAINTENANCE 33 F-050706L 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 38). 2. Fasten the front wheel with washer...

Page 35 - TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 35 F-050706L 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 36 - MURRAY, INC. LAWN MOWER CENTRAL PARTS DISTRIBUTORS

F-050706L 36 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 37 - NOTES

Page 38 - REPAIR PARTS

REPAIR PARTS MODEL 425014x92B 38 F-050706L CHASSIS & HOOD 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 24 21 22 23 25 26 27 54 29 28 53 32 33 34 35 31 36 37 38 16 39 40 41 42 50 16 16 43 44 45 16 46 47 16 16 2 48 49 70 16 30 55 57 56 51 31

Page 39 - Key

REPAIR PARTS MODEL 425014x92B 39 F-050706L CHASSIS & HOOD Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 1 690566 Seat 2 028x23 Cap, Push 0n 3 094057 Spring 4 26x229 Screw 5 1001054 Bolt, Wing 6 017x47 Z Washer 7 009x56 Bolt, Shoulder 8 094154E701 Support, Seat 9 094156 Z Rod, Pivot 1...

Page 50 - GEAR; WIRING; SEA

REPAIR PARTS MODEL 425014x92B 50 F-050706L ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24x32 94159 24x31 1001993 1002004 21075 94136 GEAR DRIVE TRACT OR * AFTERFIRE SOLENOID OPTIONAL WIRING HARNESS FOR: MAIN HARNESS: 250x138 SEA T : 250x139; LIGHT : 250x92 1001575 1001575 1 3 5 6 8 9 7 10 11 2 12 4 12

Page 55 - INDEX

INDEX 55 F-050706L A Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 23 Clutch, 24 Drive Brake, 24 Mower Housing, Level, 29 Shift Lever, 25 Attachments, 15, 56 B Battery Charge, 25 Check, 12 Clean, 25 Install, 12 Removal, 25 Storage, 34 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 24 Replace, 30 Mower Drive Adjust, 23 Replace, 32...

Page 56 - LAWN TRACTOR ACCESSORIES; Make your Lawn Tractor do more than you ever imagined.

56 F-050706L 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 ...