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Murray 425604x18A Instruction Book

Murray 425604x18A Instruction Book

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425604x18A
BUILT IN THE
F–030753L

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  • Page 1 MODEL 425604x18A BUILT IN THE F–030753L...

  • 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 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. Your mower has a gasoline engine.
  • 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. Carefully remove 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 Brake Pedal Lift Lever BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: control to start and stop the rotation of the blades. BRAKE PEDAL: Use the brake pedal to quickly stop. HEADLIGHT SWITCH: The headlight switch is the first part of the ignition switch. To use the lights with the engine running, turn the key to the position for the lights.

  • 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 Use The Speed Control Pedal

    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 by a single speed control pedal operated with your right foot.

  • Page 17: How To Set The Parking Brake

    HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE Completely push the brake pedal forward. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 9). Remove your foot from the brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever. Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: How To Check And Adjust The Motion Drive Belt

    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, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark plug.

  • Page 25: Maintenance Free Battery

    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. The location of the drive brake is on the right side of the gearbox (Figure 20).

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 24). WARNING: The lift lever is spring loaded. Make sure the lift lever is locked in the LEVEL ADJUST- MENT position.

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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”. Remove the mid–idler pulley. Disconnect the idler spring (Figure 34). Remove the idler pulley and spacer (Figure 34). Remove the V–idler pulley and spacer.

  • 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 35). 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 36). 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 38). 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

    If you are unable to obtain parts or service in the manner outlined above, then contact: MURRAY, INC., Outdoor Power Equipment, Customer Service Dept., P.O. Box 268, Brentwood, TN 37027 (1-800-251-8007) CANADA MURRAY CANADA, INC., Factory Customer Service, 1195 Coutneypark Drive East, Mississauga, Ont. L5T–1R1 (1-800-661-6662)
  • Page 36 F–030753L CHASSIS & HOOD...

  • Page 37: Parts List

    Description Seat Cap, Push 0n Spring Screw Bolt, Wing Washer Bolt, Shoulder Support, Seat Rod, Pivot Bracket, Pivot Bolt Bolt, Shoulder Washer Spring Screw Screw Spring Deck, Seat Plate, Index Screw Mat, Left Mat, Right Hood Grille Lens, Left Housing, Left Headlamp F–030753L Part No.

  • Page 38: Drive Assembly

    F–030753L DRIVE ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 Description Screw Grip, Parking Brake Rod, Parking Brake Bracket, Transaxle – Left Rod, Clutch Latch, Parking Brake V–Belt, Drive Nut, Flange Pedal, Brake/Clutch Assembly, Brake Pedal Screw, Guide Bolt, Carriage Washer Pin, Hair Pedal Assembly, Hydro Wheel & Tire Ass’y –Rear 20” –...
  • Page 40 F–030753L STEERING...
  • Page 41 Description Wheel, Steering Post, Steering Cap, Steering Wheel Bearing Nut, Flange Bolt, Shoulder Gear, Pinion Ring, Snap Gear, Sector Bearing Bolt Plate, Steering Plate, Engine Nut, Flange Nut, Flange Bracket, Hanger Axle, Hanger Bolt Pin, Cotter Bearing Spindle Assembly, Left 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.

  • Page 42: Mower Housing Suspension

    F–030753L MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION...
  • Page 43 Description Grip Handle, PTO Pad, Switch Bolt Grip Spring Washer Lever, Lift Lever, PTO Bolt, Shoulder Pin, Cotter Washer Link, PTO Nut, Flange Screw Spring Bracket, PTO Spring Crank, PTO Link, Lift Link, Lift Handle F–030753L MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION Part No. Description 092698 Washer...

  • Page 44: Mower Housing

    F–030753L MOWER HOUSING...
  • Page 45 Description Pulley, Jackshaft Nut, Hex Belt, Mower Drive Pulley, Idler Nut, Flange Spacer, Pulley ** Link, Lift Pad, Friction Bolt, Shoulder Bracket, Suspension Pad Assembly, Left Brake Knob Bolt, Shoulder Plate, Suspension Spring Nut, Flange Bracket, Suspension Pin, Hanger Washer Pin, Hair Bolt Cover, Pulley...
  • Page 46 MODEL 425604x18A REPAIR PARTS ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY F–030753L...
  • Page 47 Description Cap, Fuel ** Tank, Fuel Screw Screw Engine * Line, Fuel (18 inches long) ** Clamp ** Pipe, Oil Drain Cap, Oil Drain Bolt Spacer Pulley, Stack Washer Lockwasher Bolt Parts are available from an Engine Authorized Service Center. See “Engines, Gasoline” or “Gasoline Engines” in the yellow pages of the telephone directory.
  • Page 48 MODEL 425604x18A REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM F–030753L...

  • Page 49: Electrical System

    F–030753L 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–030753L...

  • Page 51: Index

    Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 23 Clutch, 24 Drive Brake, 25 Mower Housing, Level, 29 Attachments, 15, 52 Automatic Drive Disconnect, Operation, 16 Battery Charge, 25 Check, 12 Clean, 25 Install, 12 Removal, 25 Storage, 33 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 24 Replace, 30 Mower Drive Adjust, 23...

  • 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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