Murray 465600x8A Operating, Maintenance And Safety Instructions
Murray 465600x8A Operating, Maintenance And Safety Instructions

Murray 465600x8A Operating, Maintenance And Safety Instructions

Murray lawn tractor instruction book
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for future reference. This book contains
important information on SAFETY, PREPARATION,
OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

The owner must be certain that all
the product information is included with the unit.
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the INSTRUCTION BOOKS,
the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES.
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RECORD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR UNIT. THIS
INFORMATION IS NECESSARY WHEN ORDERING PARTS OR IN
CASE OF LOSS OR THEFT.
F-030727L
MODEL
465600x8A
BUILT IN THE

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  • Page 1: Product Information

    This information must be included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed. RECORD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR UNIT. THIS INFORMATION IS NECESSARY WHEN ORDERING PARTS OR IN CASE OF LOSS OR THEFT. F-030727L MODEL 465600x8A BUILT IN THE...
  • 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 Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat. The fasteners are shown at full size. 1001054 NOTE: Fasteners may be attached to seat for shipping purposes, if so remove fasteners before proceeding. 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 3).
  • 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 8). 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

    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: How To Change The Mulcher Plate

    HOW TO CHANGE THE MULCHER PLATE 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 plate lets you mulch the grass for a clean, fine cut. To discharge the grass out the side or into a grass bagger, remove the mulcher plate as follows.
  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 24: How To Adjust The Blade Rotation Control

    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 25: 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 26: How To Check And Adjust The Drive Brake

    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.
  • Page 27: 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 28: How To Remove The Mower Housing

    HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. Move the lift lever to the level adjustment position (Figure 25). WARNING: The lift lever is spring loaded. Make sure the lift lever is locked in the LEVEL ADJUST- MENT position.
  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 35). Remove the idler pulley and spacer (Figure 35). Remove the V-idler pulley and spacer.
  • Page 32: How To Replace The Mower Drive Belts

    HOW TO REPLACE THE PRIMARY MOWER DRIVE BELT Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To Remove The Mower Housing”. Remove the three screws from the left pulley cover. Remove the pulley cover. To remove the primary mower drive belt from the left man- drel pulley, slide the primary mower drive belt between the left mandrel pulley and the belt guides.
  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: How To Order Repair Parts

    Description, (5) Quantity. Repair parts for the engine or the transmission are available from the manufacturer’s authorized service center found in the yellow pages of the telephone directory. See the individual engine or transmission warranties. MURRAY, INC. LAWN MOWER CENTRAL PARTS DISTRIBUTORS BILLIOU’S, INC.
  • Page 37 NOTES F-030727L...
  • Page 38 MODEL 465600x8A F-030727L REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS & HOOD...
  • Page 39: Parts List

    MODEL 465600x8A 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 F-030727L Part No.
  • Page 40 MODEL 465600x8A F-030727L REPAIR PARTS DRIVE ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 41 MODEL 465600x8A 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 42 MODEL 465600x8A F-030727L REPAIR PARTS STEERING...
  • Page 43 MODEL 465600x8A Description Wheel, Steering Post, Steering Insert, 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 Bolt 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 44 MODEL 465600x8A F-030727L MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION REPAIR PARTS...
  • Page 45 MODEL 465600x8A 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 Washer Washer F-030727L MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION Part No.
  • Page 46 MODEL 465600x8A F-030727L REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING 53 54...
  • Page 47 MODEL 465600x8A Description Cover, Right Pulley Screw Screw Guide, Belt Cover, Left Pulley Nut, Hex Nut, Flange Nut, Flange Belt, Primary Pulley Belt, Secondary Pulley, Idler Arm, Idler Bolt, Shoulder Spacer, Pulley Pulley, Idler Bolt, Shoulder Knob Washer Bolt, Shoulder...
  • Page 48 MODEL 465600x8A REPAIR PARTS ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY F-030727L...
  • Page 49 MODEL 465600x8A 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 50: Repair Parts

    MODEL 465600x8A ARMATURE SPARK PLUG STATOR YELLOW DIODE BLACK AC OUTPUT RED DC WHITE OUTPUT YELLOW PTO SWITCH DISENGAGED BLACK YELLOW F-030727L AFTERFIRE SOLENOID BLACK GRAY START SWITCH ORANGE 15 AMP FUSE SEAT SWITCH HARNESS ORANGE YELLOW REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...
  • Page 51 MODEL 465600x8A F-030727L 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...
  • Page 52 NOTES F-030727L...
  • Page 53 NOTES F-030727L...
  • Page 54: Slope Guide

    F-030727L...
  • Page 55: Index

    Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 24 Clutch, 25 Drive Brake, 26 Mower Housing, Level, 30 Attachments, 15, 56 Automatic Drive Disconnect, Operation, 16 Battery Charge, 26 Check, 12 Clean, 26 Install, 12 Removal, 26 Storage, 34 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 25 Replace, 31 Mower Drive, Adjust, 24 Mower Drive Belts, Replace, 32...
  • Page 56: 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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