Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Two Year Limited Warranty
2 F-030727L 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; General operation
OWNER’S INFORMATION 3 F-030727L This instruction book is for several different models. The instructionsare written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most ser-vice books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen ortighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some me...
Page 4 - DO; DO NOT
OWNER’S INFORMATION 4 F-030727L 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 drow...
Page 5 - SAFE MOWING GUIDE
SAFE MOWING GUIDE 5 F-030727L Each person that operates powerequipment must learn to use correct andsafe mowing procedures. To help youlearn, carefully read the followingpages. Most of the time the operator wasnot correctly shown or did not read theinstructions on the unit or in the InstructionBook ...
Page 8 - STEPS TO FOLLOW; BEFORE MOWING
STEPS TO FOLLOW 8 F-030727L 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; Control And Operating Pictorials
INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS 9 F-030727L INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS IMPORTANT: Some of the following pic-torials are located on your unit or onliterature 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 Shi...
Page 10 - ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY 10 F-030727L ASSEMBLY This instruction book is for several models. Some parts or accesso-ries are not included on all models. Read and follow the assemblyand adjustment instructions for your mower. All fasteners are in theparts bag. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit isasse...
Page 11 - HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT; HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLY 11 F-030727L HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT 1. Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat. The fasteners areshown at full size. (A) 1001054 (B) 17x47 NOTE: Fasteners may be attached to seat for shippingpurposes, if so remove fasteners before p...
Page 12 - MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY; HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY CABLES
ASSEMBLY 12 F-030727L MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to thebattery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if thebattery must be charged. 1. Check the top of the battery for the location of the battery date(Figure 3). 2. If the battery is put into se...
Page 13 - IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING; Check the engine oil.; HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE
ASSEMBLY 13 F-030727L 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 m...
Page 14 - OPERATION
OPERATION 14 F-030727L Figure 4 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-030727L ATTACHMENTS This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachmentpage in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawnsweeper, a lawn aerator, a hopper spreader or a small trailer. Thisunit can not use attachments that engage the ground like a plow, adisk ha...
Page 16 - HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL; HOW TO DRIVE FORWARD; HOW TO DISCONNECT THE TRANSMISSION
OPERATION 16 F-030727L 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 ofdrive 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-030727L HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE 1. Completely push the brake pedal forward. 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 8). 3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal and then release theparking brake lever. Make sure the parking brake will hold theunit. 4. To release the parking brake...
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-030727L 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 thedeflector in the down position. If the deflector is dam-aged, replace the deflector wi...
Page 19 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK THE OIL; ADD GASOLINE; CARBURETOR; HOW TO START THE ENGINE
OPERATION 19 F-030727L 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 enginemanufacturer ’s instructions for the type of gasoline and oil touse. 1. Make sure the unit is level. NOTE: Do not...
Page 20 - OPERATING TIPS
OPERATION 20 F-030727L OPERATING TIPS 1. Check the blade rotation control for correct adjustment. For theblade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be cor-rect. 2. Before you use the unit, check the oil in the engine and add oilif necessary. 3. If the engine will not start, first make sure...
Page 21 - HOW TO CHANGE THE MULCHER PLATE; How To Remove The Mulcher Plate
OPERATION 21 F-030727L HOW TO CHANGE THE MULCHER PLATE WARNING: To prevent the engine from starting, dis-connect the wire from the spark plug. Make sure theblade rotation control is in the DISENGAGE position. The mulcher plate lets you mulch the grass for a clean, fine cut. Todischarge the grass out...
Page 22 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE CHART; FREQUENCY; After 25 hours; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
MAINTENANCE 22 F-030727L MAINTENANCE CHART FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED COMMENTS Daily or before eachuse Maintenance engine. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual. Examine blade(s). Check for cracks, wear, and excessivedamage. Remove debris from unit and mowing area . Examine all rotating and sliding...
Page 23 - INSPECT BLADE; HOW TO SHARPEN THE BLADE
MAINTENANCE 23 F-030727L INSPECT BLADE WARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade,disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hitsan object, stop the engine. Check the unit for dam-age. The blade has sharp edges. When you hold theblade, use gloves or cloth material to protect yourhands....
Page 24 - HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL
MAINTENANCE 24 F-030727L HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL WARNING: To prevent an injury, the blade rotationcontrol must operate correctly. In normal usage, the blade rotation control will not require anadjustment. However, if the cutting performance decreases or thequality of cut is poor, ma...
Page 25 - HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE MOTION DRIVE BELT
MAINTENANCE 25 F-030727L HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE MOTION DRIVE BELT If the motion drive belt is loose, the belt will slip when; (1) going upa 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, or r...
Page 26 - HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE; HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY; HOW TO CLEAN THE BATTERY; HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
MAINTENANCE 26 F-030727L 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. Pushthe unit. If the rear wheels rotate, adjust or replace the brake pads.Adjust the drive brake as follows.1. The...
Page 27 - WHERE TO LUBRICATE; HOW TO CHECK THE FUEL FILTER; CHECK THE TIRES
MAINTENANCE 27 F-030727L 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,u...
Page 28 - HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING
WARNING: The lift leveris spring loaded. Makesure the lift lever is lockedin the LEVEL ADJUST-MENT position. Level Adjustment Position Figure 25 MAINTENANCE 28 F-030727L HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING 1. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. 2. Move the lift lever to the level ...
Page 29 - HOW TO ADJUST THE GAUGE WHEELS
MAINTENANCE 29 F-030727L HOW TO ADJUST THE GAUGE WHEELS The axle bolts for the gauge wheels were mounted in the LOW cutposition. To change the position of the gauge wheels, move the axlebolts as follows. IMPORTANT: Before you adjust the gauge wheels, you must dothe following. Make sure the mower hou...
Page 30 - HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING
MAINTENANCE 30 F-030727L 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 31 - HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT; REMOVAL; INSTALLATION
MAINTENANCE 31 F-030727L HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How ToRemove The Mower Housing”. 2. Remove the mid-idler pulley. 3. Disconnect the idler spring (Figure 35). 4. Remove the idler pulley and spacer (Figure 35). 5. Remove the V-...
Page 33 - HOW TO INSTALL THE WHEELS; Front Wheel
MAINTENANCE 33 F-030727L HOW TO INSTALL THE WHEELS If the wheels must be removed for service, make sure they areinstalled as follows. Front Wheel 1. Make sure the valve stem is to the outside of the tractor. Slidethe front wheel on the spindle (See Figure 37). 2. Fasten the front wheel with washer a...
Page 35 - TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 35 F-030727L 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 thecables. 3. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter. 4. Remove the spark plu...
Page 36 - MURRAY, INC. LAWN MOWER CENTRAL PARTS DISTRIBUTORS; Mississauga
F-030727L 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 465600x8A 38 F-030727L CHASSIS & HOOD 43 44 46 16 16 16 16 47 48 56 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 24 21 31 23 25 26 27 30 29 28 31 32 33 34 35 31 36 37 38 16 40 16 16 45 2 52 50 70 53 54 55 55
Page 39 - Key
REPAIR PARTS MODEL 465600x8A 39 F-030727L CHASSIS & HOOD Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Seat 1001028 2 Cap, Push 0n 028x23 3 Spring 094057 4 Screw 26x229 5 Bolt, Wing 1001054 6 Washer 017x47 Z 7 Bolt, Shoulder 009x56 8 Support, Seat 094154E700 9 Rod, Pivot 094156 Z 1...
Page 47 - Complete Mower Housing Assembly
REPAIR PARTS MODEL 465600x8A 47 F-030727L MOWER HOUSING Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Cover, Right Pulley 094607E700 2 Screw 26x250 3 Screw 26x249 4 Guide, Belt 091754 Z 5 Cover, Left Pulley 094645E700 6 Nut, Hex 015x79 7 Nut, Flange 15x140 8 Nut, Flange 015x84 9 Belt, ...
Page 50 - YELLOW
REPAIR PARTS MODEL 465600x8A 50 F-030727L ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RED RED GREEN GREEN YELLOW YELLOW ORANGE VIOLET BLACK ORANGE DC RED RED BLACK BLACK YELLOW YELLOW ORANGE WHITE STARTER START SWITCH STATOR DIODE RED DC OUTPUT BLACK AC OUTPUT HEADLIGHT HARNESS SPARK PLUG ARMATURE SOLENOID ORANGE YELLOW YELL...
Page 55 - INDEX
INDEX 55 F-030727L A Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 24Clutch, 25Drive Brake, 26Mower Housing, Level, 30 Attachments, 15, 56 Automatic Drive Disconnect, Operation, 16 B Battery Charge, 26Check, 12Clean, 26Install, 12Removal, 26Storage, 34 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 25Replace, 31 Mower Drive, Adju...
Page 56 - LAWN TRACTOR ACCESSORIES; Make your Lawn Tractor do more than you ever imagined.; REAR WHEEL WEIGHTS
56 F-030727L 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 whereyou purchased your Lawn Tractor. If you are unable to obtain the necessary information, contact theCentral Pa...
