Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Two Year Limited Warranty
2 F − 050611L 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 − 050611L 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 so...
Page 4 - DO; DO NOT
OWNER’S INFORMATION 4 F − 050611L 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 thi...
Page 5 - SAFE MOWING GUIDE
SAFE MOWING GUIDE 5 F − 050611L 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 Instruct...
Page 8 - STEPS TO FOLLOW; BEFORE MOWING; IMPORTANT
STEPS TO FOLLOW 8 F − 050611L 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 f...
Page 9 - INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS; Safety Warning Pictorials
INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS 9 F − 050611L 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...
Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; PARTS BAG; LOOSE PARTS
ASSEMBLY 10 F − 050611L 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 op...
Page 11 - HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT
ASSEMBLY 11 F − 050611L 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. Ali...
Page 12 - MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY; HOW TO CHARGE
ASSEMBLY 12 F − 050611L 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 and the ...
Page 13 - IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING
ASSEMBLY 13 F − 050611L 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. WARNI...
Page 14 - OPERATION; LOCATION OF CONTROLS
OPERATION 14 F − 050611L Figure 4 Throttle Control Lever Blade Rotation Control Clutch / Brake Pedal Lift Lever Shift Lever Ignition Key Switch 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...
Page 15 - ATTACHMENTS; Select Reverse; HOW TO OPERATE THE IGNITION KEY SWITCH; START
OPERATION 15 F − 050611L 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 ...
Page 16 - HOW TO USE
OPERATION 16 F − 050611L HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE / CHOKE CONTROL Use the throttle/choke control to choke the engine for cold starts and increase or decrease the speed of the engine (see Figure 6).1. Move the throttle/choke control completely forward to the CHOKE position to start a cold engine. 2. T...
Page 17 - HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER; * See the Instruction Book for the Attachment.
OPERATION 17 F − 050611L 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. ...
Page 18 - HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE; HOW TO CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT; HOW TO STOP THE UNIT
OPERATION 18 F − 050611L HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE 1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 11). 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 relea...
Page 19 - HOW TO INSTALL THE SIDE DISCHARGE ATTACHMENT
OPERATION 19 F − 050611L 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 disch...
Page 20 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK THE OIL; CARBURETOR
OPERATION 20 F − 050611L 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: D...
Page 21 - HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING; HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS
OPERATION 21 F − 050611L 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 deflec...
Page 22 - OPERATING TIPS
OPERATION 22 F − 050611L 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...
Page 23 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE CHART
MAINTENANCE 23 F − 050611L 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 sli...
Page 24 - INSPECT BLADE
MAINTENANCE 24 F − 050611L 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...
Page 25 - HOW TO CHECK THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL
MAINTENANCE 25 F − 050611L 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 26 - HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE
MAINTENANCE 26 F − 050611L 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 27 - HOW TO ADJUST THE SHIFT LEVER; HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
MAINTENANCE 27 F − 050611L 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 22). 3. Make sure the shift lever is in the N...
Page 28 - WHERE TO LUBRICATE; HOW TO CHECK THE FUEL FILTER; CHECK THE TIRES
MAINTENANCE 28 F − 050611L 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 T...
Page 29 - HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING
MAINTENANCE 29 F − 050611L 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 ...
Page 30 - HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING
Level Adjustment Position Figure 29 MAINTENANCE 30 F − 050611L 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 29). NOTE: Make sure the lift lever is locked in the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position....
Page 31 - HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT; REMOVAL
MAINTENANCE 31 F − 050611L 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). 4. Loosen the belt guides next to...
Page 32 - HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT
MAINTENANCE 32 F − 050611L 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 32). 3. Pull the brake pad away from the jackshaft pulle...
Page 33 - HOW TO INSTALL THE WHEELS; Front Wheel
MAINTENANCE 33 F − 050611L 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 33). 2. Fasten the front wheel with wash...
Page 35 - TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 35 F − 050611L 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 ...
Page 36 - MURRAY, INC. LAWN MOWER CENTRAL PARTS DISTRIBUTORS
F − 050611L 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...
Page 37 - NOTES
Page 38 - REPAIR PARTS
REPAIR PARTS MODEL 309007x8B 38 F − 050611L 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 48 49 47
Page 39 - Key
REPAIR PARTS MODEL 309007x8B 39 F − 050611L CHASSIS & HOOD Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 1 690566 Seat 2 1401379E700 Hood 3 017x47 Washer 4 1001054 Bolt, Wing 5 002x16 Bolt, Carriage 6 1401036E701 Bracket, Hinge 7 009x29 Bolt, Shoulder 8 009x56 Bolt, Shoulder 10 14011...
Page 51 - INDEX
INDEX 51 F − 050611L A Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 25 Clutch, 26 Drive Brake, 26 Mower Housing, Level, 29 Shift Lever, 27 Attachments, 15, 52 B Battery Charge, 27 Check, 12 Clean, 27 Install, 12 Removal, 27 Storage, 34 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 26 Replace, 31 Mower Drive Adjust, 25 Replace, ...
Page 52 - MID-ENGINE RIDER ACCESSORIES; Make your Mid-Engine Rider do more than you ever imagined.; LAWN SWEEPER
52 F − 050611L MID-ENGINE RIDER ACCESSORIES Make your Mid-Engine Rider do more than you ever imagined. The accessories shown on this page can be used on your Mid-Engine Rider. See the Store or Dealer where you purchased your Mid-Engine Rider. If you are unable to obtain the necessary information, co...
