Murray 425007x92C Instruction Book

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425007x92C
BUILT IN THE
F–030723L

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  • Page 1 Model 425007x92C BUILT IN THE F–030723L...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For assistance in making such adjustments, consult your Instruction Book. To make a claim under this Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty, return the unit (or if authorized in advance, the defective part) along with your proof of purchase to an Authorized Service Center near you. To locate the nearest Authorized Service Center, call the Central Parts Distributor for your area shown in the list provided with your unit or check the Yellow Page listings in your local telephone directory.
  • Page 3: Responsibility Of The Owner

    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 mechanical ability.
  • Page 4 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 drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine.
  • Page 5: Safe Mowing Guide

    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 Instruction Book before using the unit.
  • Page 6 mower was completely assembled at the store, you must still check the mower according to the assembly instructions. Make sure the mower is correctly assembled and that all fasteners are tight. Make sure the engine has the correct amount of oil. Check these items often during the life of the mower.
  • Page 7 Also, the grass bagger will function better when the engine is operating at maximum speed. On slopes, decrease the ground speed and use care making sure the mower feels safe to operate. If the weather conditions are bad, do not mow.
  • Page 8: Steps To Follow

    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 follow the Owner’s Manual, the instructions with the engine, and the instructions with any attachments.
  • Page 9: International Pictorials

    INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS 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 Warning Shield Eyes.
  • Page 10: Assembly

    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 assembled.
  • Page 11: How To Install The Seat

    HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat. The fasteners are shown at full size. 1001054 Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. Align the holes in the seat hinge to the holes in the seat (Figure 1).
  • Page 12: Maintenance Free Battery

    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. Check the top of the battery for the location of the battery date (Figure 4).
  • Page 13: Important! Before You Start Mowing

    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. HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil.
  • Page 14: Operation

    Throttle Control Lever Clutch / Brake Pedal Lift Lever BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: control to start and stop the rotation of the blades. CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL: The first function is a clutch. The second function is a brake. HEADLIGHT SWITCH: The headlight switch is the first part of the ignition switch.
  • Page 15: Attachments

    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 disk harrow, or a cultivator.
  • Page 16: How To Set The Parking Brake

    HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 7). Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever. Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.
  • Page 17: 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 deflector with an original equipment part from an authorized service center.
  • Page 18: Before Starting The Engine

    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.
  • Page 19: Operating Tips

    OPERATING TIPS Check the blade rotation control for correct adjustment. For the blade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be cor- rect. Before you use the unit, check the oil in the engine and add oil if necessary. If the engine will not start, first make sure the wire is attached to the spark plug.
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CHART FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Daily or before each Maintenance engine. Examine blade(s). Remove debris from unit and mowing area Examine all rotating and sliding parts. Check tire inflation. Verify that the mower housing is level. Examine V–belts. Check brake operation. After completion of Change oil.
  • Page 21: How To Remove And Install The Blade

    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 hands.
  • Page 22: 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, make the following changes. When you mow, make sure the throttle control in in the FAST position.
  • Page 23: 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. The location of the drive brake is on the right side of the gearbox (Figure 16).
  • Page 24: How To Adjust The Shift Lever

    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. Stop the engine. Disconnect the adjuster nut from the shifter bracket (Figure 18). Make sure the shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
  • Page 25: Where To Lubricate

    WHERE TO LUBRICATE Models with grease fittings: Lubricate with grease gun. Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown. Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil. 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.
  • Page 26: How To Remove The Mower Housing

    HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. If equipped, remove the gauge wheels. Move the lift lever to the level adjustment position(Figure 22). WARNING: The lift lever is spring loaded. Make sure the lift lever is locked in the LEVEL ADJUST- MENT position.
  • Page 27: How To Adjust The Gauge Wheels

    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.
  • Page 28: How To Level The Mower Housing

    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, adjust- ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark plug.
  • Page 29: How To Replace The Motion Drive Belt

    HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT REMOVAL Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To Remove The Mower Housing”. Completely push the pedal forward and engage the parking brake. Remove the idler pulley (Figure 30). Motion Drive Belt Idler Pulley Loosen The Belt Guides...
  • Page 30 INSTALLATION Slide the motion drive belt between the stack pulley and the belt guides (Figure 33). 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. Push the motion drive belt through the opening between the steering plate and the engine plate.
  • Page 31: How To Replace The Mower Drive Belt

    HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To Remove The Mower Housing”. Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley and remove the mower drive belt (Figure 36). Pull the belt retainer away from the right mandrel pulley and remove the mower drive belt.
  • Page 32: How To Install The Wheels

    HOW TO INSTALL THE WHEELS If the wheels must be removed for service, make sure they are installed as follows. Front Wheel Make sure the valve stem is to the outside of the tractor. Slide the front wheel on the spindle (See Figure 37). Fasten the front wheel with washer and cotter pin.
  • Page 33: How To Replace The Fuse

    HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE If the fuse is blown, the engine will not start. The location of the fuse is next to the battery. Remove the fuse and replace with a automotive fuse (Figure 39). HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB Raise the tractor hood.
  • Page 34: Trouble Shooting Chart

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM: The engine will not start. Follow the steps, “How To Start The Engine” in this book. Electric–Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the cables. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter. Remove the spark plug(s).
  • Page 35: How To Order Repair Parts

    F–030723L...
  • Page 36 F–030723L CHASSIS & HOOD...
  • Page 37 Part No. 690566 Seat 028x23 Cap, Push 0n 094057 Spring 26x229 Screw 1001054 Bolt, Wing 017x47 Z Washer 009x56 Bolt, Shoulder 094154E700 Support, Seat 094156 Z Rod, Pivot 1001648E700 Bracket, Pivot 001x45 Bolt 015x89 009x55 Bolt, Shoulder 094155 Z Washer 164x31 Spring 26x249...
  • Page 38: Motion Drive

    F–030723L MOTION DRIVE...
  • Page 39 Part No. Description 009x39 Bolt, Shoulder 015x89 Nut, Hex 690173E701 Arm, Idler 094041 Z Rod, Clutch 015x79 17x102 Washer 092697 Grip 030x20 Pin, Cotter 094043 Z Lever, Shift 017x47 Z Washer 094044 Z Link, Shift 021920 Nut, Adjuster 091079 Grip 1001245 Z Rod, Parking Brake 094815...
  • Page 40 F–030723L STEERING...
  • Page 41 –– When you order a tire, make sure to give the brand name of the tire so that the tread pattern on the tire will match. F–030723L Part Description 094134 Wheel, Steering 690625 Post, Steering 094131 Clip, Retainer 094124 Bearing 15x111 Nut, Flange 009x57...
  • Page 42: Mower Housing Suspension

    F–030723L MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION...
  • Page 43 Part No. Description 092698 Grip 094100 Z Handle, PTO 094022 Z Pad, Switch 0025x3 Bolt 092697 Grip 166x40 Spring 17x103 Washer 690533 Lever, Lift 094017 Z Lever, PTO 009x39 Bolt, Shoulder 030x20 Pin, Cotter 017x57 Washer 094004 Z Link, PTO 015x84 Nut, Flange 26x249...
  • Page 44: Mower Housing

    F–030723L MOWER HOUSING...
  • Page 45 Part No. Description 094199 Pulley, Jackshaft 15x140 Nut, Hex 037x88 Belt, Mower Drive 690387 Pulley, Idler 015x84 Nut, Flange 1001197 Spacer, Pulley ** 690212E701 Link, Lift 094137 Pad, Friction 009x52 Bolt, Shoulder 094055E701 Bracket, Suspension 094049E701 Pad Assembly, Left Brake 094068 Knob 009x51...
  • Page 46 MODEL 425007x92C REPAIR PARTS ENGINE MOUNT F–030723L...
  • Page 47 – – ** These parts are included with Key number 2. F–030723L Description Fuel Cap ** Fuel Tank Hose Clamp ** Fuel Line (Must cut to length) ** Hose Clamp ** Screw Plate, Engine Throttle Control Engine Muffler and Heat Shield Gasket, Muffler Adapter, Muffler Screw, Adapter...
  • Page 48 MODEL 425007x92C REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM F–030723L...
  • Page 49: Electrical System

    F–030723L Description Harness, Light Wire Socket, Light Bulb, Light Harness, Chassis Wire Switch, Ignition Key, Ignition Nut, Hex Cap, Ignition Switch, Limit Fuse Holder, Fuse Solenoid Screw, Mounting Locknut Cable, Battery Ground Screw, Ground Cable Battery Bolt, Carriage Wingnut Harness, Seat Switch Wire Switch, Seat Sensor Cable ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...
  • Page 50: Slope Guide

    F–030723L...
  • Page 51: Index

    Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 22 Clutch, 23 Drive Brake, 23 Mower Housing, Level, 28 Shift Lever, 24 Attachments, 15, 52 Battery Charge, 24 Check, 12 Clean, 24 Install, 12 Removal, 24 Storage, 33 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 23 Replace, 29 Mower Drive Adjust, 22 Replace, 31...
  • Page 52: Lawn Tractor Accessories

    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 Parts Distribution Center for your area as listed in your Repair Parts Book.

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