Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Two Year Limited Warranty
2 F–040729L 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–040729L 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–040729L 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–040729L 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–040729L 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–040729L 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
ASSEMBLY 10 F–040729L 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–040729L 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 - MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY; HOW TO CHARGE
ASSEMBLY 12 F–040729L 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 of the battery for the location of the battery date (Figure 4). 2. If the battery is put into...
Page 13 - IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING; Check the engine oil.; HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE
ASSEMBLY 13 F–040729L 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
OPERATION 14 F–040729L Figure 5 Throttle Control Lever Blade Rotation Control Brake Pedal Lift Lever Speed Control Pedal LOCATION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: Use the blade rotation control to start and stop the rotation of the blades. BRAKE PEDAL: Use the brake pedal to quickly stop. HEADLIG...
Page 15 - ATTACHMENTS; HOW TO USE THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL
OPERATION 15 F–040729L 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 THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL; HOW TO DRIVE FORWARD; HOW TO DISCONNECT THE TRANSMISSION
OPERATION 16 F–040729L HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic Drive transmission. The Hydrostatic transmission is very easy to operate. This type of drive system does not require a shift lever or a clutch pedal.The speed and direction of travel is controlled...
Page 17 - HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE; HOW TO CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT; HOW TO STOP THE UNIT
OPERATION 17 F–040729L HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE 1. Completely push the brake pedal forward.2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 9). 3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever . Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit. 4. To release the parking bra...
Page 18 - HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING; HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS; HOW TO OPERATE ON A HILL
OPERATION 18 F–040729L 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–040729L 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–040729L 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–040729L 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–040729L 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–040729L 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 MOTION DRIVE BELT
MAINTENANCE 24 F–040729L HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE MOTION DRIVE BELT If the motion drive belt is loose, the belt will slip when; (1) going up a hill, (2) pulling a heavy load, or (3) the unit will not move forward. Adjust the belt as follows. WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust- ment, o...
Page 25 - HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE; HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
MAINTENANCE 25 F–040729L HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE Completely push the brake pedal forward. Set the parking brake. Move the automatic drive disconnect to the PUSH 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; HOW TO CHECK THE FUEL FILTER; CHECK THE TIRES
MAINTENANCE 26 F–040729L 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 24 MAINTENANCE 27 F–040729L 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–040729L 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–040729L 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 THE MOTION DRIVE BELT; REMOVAL
MAINTENANCE 30 F–040729L HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To Remove The Mower Housing”. 2. Remove the mid–idler pulley . 3. Disconnect the idler spring (Figure 34). 4. Remove the idler pulley and spacer (Figure 34). 5. Remove the ...
Page 31 - HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT
MAINTENANCE 31 F–040729L 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 35). 3. Pull the belt retainer away from the right mandrel...
Page 32 - HOW TO INSTALL THE WHEELS; Front Wheel
MAINTENANCE 32 F–040729L 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 36). 2. Fasten the front wheel with washer...
Page 34 - TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 34 F–040729L 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–040729L 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 425620x92A 36 F–040729L CHASSIS & HOOD 43 44 46 16 16 16 16 47 48 58 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 24 21 22 23 32 33 34 35 31 36 37 38 16 40 16 16 45 2 50 70 39 42 49 41 16 52 59 56 26 28 27 54 53 55 51 62 29 61 25 60 57 31 31 31 31 31 63 64 4
Page 37 - Key
REPAIR PARTS MODEL 425620x92A 37 F–040729L CHASSIS & HOOD Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 1 1001028 Seat 2 028x23 Cap, Push 0n 3 094057 Spring 4 26x229 Screw 5 1001054 Bolt, Wing 6 017x47 Washer 7 009x56 Bolt, Shoulder 8 094154E701 Support, Seat 9 094156 Z Rod, Pivot 10...
Page 51 - INDEX
INDEX 51 F–040729L A Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 23 Clutch, 24 Drive Brake, 25 Mower Housing, Level, 29 Attachments, 15, 52Automatic Drive Disconnect, Operation, 16 B Battery Charge, 25 Check, 12 Clean, 25 Install, 12 Removal, 25 Storage, 33 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 24 Replace, 30 Mower Dri...
Page 52 - LAWN TRACTOR ACCESSORIES; Make your Lawn Tractor do more than you ever imagined.
52 F–040729L 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 ...
