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This Instruction Book contains information
for several models. Read and keep this book
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.
This information includes
the INSTRUCTION BOOKS,
the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES.
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-050702L
MODEL
425001x8C

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  • Page 1 This Instruction Book contains information MODEL for several models. Read and keep this book for future reference. This book contains 425001x8C 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. This information includes the INSTRUCTION BOOKS, the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES.

  • 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

    OWNER’S INFORMATION 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 Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and ability.
  • Page 4 OWNER’S INFORMATION c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing. d. Use counterweights or wheel weights when suggested in the Instruction Book. 18. 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 controls and how they work. In an equipment must learn to use correct and emergency, how fast you can stop the safe mowing procedures. To help you blade is important. Learn how to control learn, carefully read the following the mower at all times.
  • Page 6 SAFE MOWING GUIDE mower was completely assembled at the of the mower. Stop the engine. Let the When you mow, remember that children store, you must still check the mower engine and transmission cool before are attracted to the mower. Always use according to the assembly instructions.
  • Page 7 SAFE MOWING GUIDE Also, the grass bagger will function better feel new or excessive vibration, a blade that is not sharp or at a slow when the engine is operating at maximum immediately stop the engine and check for engine speed you can damage the grass. speed.
  • 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- Flush Eyes Immediately With Water. 10 DANGER: No Step. torials are located on your unit or on Get Medical Help Fast. 11 DANGER: Keep Feet And Hands literature supplied with the product. Be- Away From Rotating Blade.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY WARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your nance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark mower. All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts plug.

  • Page 11: How To Install The Seat

    ASSEMBLY HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT Check the operating position of the seat. If the seat needs to be adjusted, loosen the two wing bolts. Slide the seat forward Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. or backward along the seat adjusting holes as shown. Tighten Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Free Battery

    ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery. Charge at a rate of 6 amperes for one hour. If you do not have a battery IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the charger, have an authorized service center charge the battery.

  • Page 13: Important! Before You Start Mowing

    ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING - Check the engine oil. WARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- nance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark - Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. plug. - Check the air pressure of the tires. - Check the level of the mower housing.

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION Throttle Control Lever Blade Rotation Control Clutch / Brake Pedal Shift Lever Lift Lever Figure 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: Use the blade rotation ignition key, the ignition key switch will automatically default to the control to start and stop the rotation of the blade and also to control recommended RUN-MOW position for normal mowing.

  • Page 15: Attachments

    OPERATION ATTACHMENTS weight is 250 pounds. Gross weight is the weight of the attachment or trailer and any load that might be on or in it. This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn Do not operate on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees when sweeper, a lawn aerator, a hopper spreader or a small trailer.

  • Page 16: How To Use The Blade Rotation Control

    OPERATION HOW TO USE THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL The blade rotation control is next to the steering wheel (Figure 6). Disengage Use the blade rotation control to engage the blade(s) or to operate Position a snow thrower attachment. Before you start the engine, make sure the blade rotation con- trol is in the DISENGAGE position.

  • Page 17: How To Set The Parking Brake

    OPERATION 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 18: How To Operate With The Mower Housing

    OPERATION HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re- Slowly move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE move the deflector. The deflector forces the dis- position. charged material toward the ground. Always keep the Push the clutch/brake pedal completely forward.

  • Page 19: Before Starting The Engine

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION: A mixture of alcohol (ethanol or methanol) and gasoline (called gasohol), will attract moisture and cause acid deposits during storage. While the unit is in storage, the acids CHECK THE OIL in the fuel can damage the fuel system. NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil.

  • Page 20: Operating Tips

    OPERATION OPERATING TIPS Check the blade rotation control for correct adjustment. For the Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except for the car- blade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be cor- buretor) or repair, make sure the wire from the spark plug is dis- rect.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHART FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED COMMENTS Daily or before each 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 sliding parts. Check tire inflation.

  • Page 22: How To Remove And Install The Blade

    MAINTENANCE INSPECT BLADE Tighten the nut that holds the blade to a torque of 35 foot pounds (47,5 N-m). WARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade, 10. Install the mower housing. See “How To Install The Mower disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hits Housing”.

  • Page 23: How To Adjust The Blade Rotation Control

    MAINTENANCE Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short distance and HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL again check the quality of cut. If necessary, move the blade drive spring to the bottom hole. WARNING: To prevent an injury, the blade rotation control must operate correctly.

  • Page 24: How To Check And Adjust The Drive Brake

    MAINTENANCE 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. Drive Brake If the rear wheels rotate, adjust or replace the brake pads. Adjust the drive brake as follows.

  • Page 25: How To Adjust The Shift Lever

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO ADJUST THE SHIFT LEVER Shift Lever If the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever does not match neutral Shift on the gearbox, adjust the shift lever as follows. Link Adjuster Nut Stop the engine. Shifter Bracket Disconnect the adjuster nut from the shifter bracket Hair (Figure 18).

  • Page 26: Where To Lubricate

    MAINTENANCE 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

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING HOW TO INSTALL THE MOWER HOUSING Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. Push the mower housing under the right side of the unit. If equipped, remove the gauge wheels. Put the mower drive belt around the stack pulley. Make sure Move the lift lever to the level the “V”...

  • Page 28: How To Adjust The Gauge Wheels

    MAINTENANCE 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. Gauge Wheel IMPORTANT: Before you adjust the gauge wheels, you must do Axle Bolt the following.

  • Page 29: How To Level The Mower Housing

    MAINTENANCE 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

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT Shift Link Adjuster Nut REMOVAL Shifter Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To Bracket Remove The Mower Housing”. Hair Completely push the pedal forward and engage the parking brake. Remove the idler pulley (Figure 30).
  • Page 31 MAINTENANCE 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 32: How To Replace The Mower Drive Belt

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To Pull the belt retainer away from the left mandrel pulley. Put Remove The Mower Housing”. the belt around the left mandrel pulley. Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley and remove Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley.

  • Page 33: How To Install The Wheels

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO INSTALL THE WHEELS Cotter Pin If the wheels must be removed for service, make sure they are Hub Cap installed as follows. Washer Washer Front Wheel Make sure the valve stem is to the outside of the tractor. Slide the front wheel on the spindle (See Figure 37).

  • Page 34: How To Replace The Fuse

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE Install a new light bulb. Align the light socket with the notches in the bezel and turn the light socket to lock in position. If the fuse is blown, the engine will not start. The location of the fuse is next to the battery.

  • Page 35: Trouble Shooting Chart

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM: The engine will not start. Replace the fuel filter. Follow the steps, “How To Start The Engine” in this book. PROBLEM: Excessive vibration. Electric-Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the Replace the blade. cables. Check for loose engine bolts. Drain the fuel tank.

  • Page 36: How To Order Repair Parts

    See the individual engine or transmission warranties. 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.
  • Page 37 NOTES F-050702L...
  • Page 38 MODEL 425001x8C REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS & HOOD F-050702L...

  • Page 39: Parts List

    MODEL 425001x8C REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS & HOOD Part No. Description Part No. Description 690566 Seat 26x270 Screw 028x23 Cap, Push 0n 26x238 Screw 094057 Spring 1001491 Bearing, Steering 26x229 Screw 1001584E701 Dash 1001054 Bolt, Wing 26x201 Screw 017x47 Z Washer 093007E701 Panel, Access 009x56...
  • Page 40 MODEL 425001x8C REPAIR PARTS MOTION DRIVE F-050702L...
  • Page 41 MODEL 425001x8C REPAIR PARTS MOTION DRIVE Part No. Description Part No. Description 009x39 Bolt, Shoulder 017x38 Washer 015x89 Nut, Hex 690369 Spacer 690173 Z Arm, Idler 06x105 Bolt 094041 Z Rod, Clutch † Transaxle, DANA † 015x79 015x88 17x102 Washer 020697 Key, Woodruff 092697...
  • Page 42 MODEL 425001x8C REPAIR PARTS STEERING F-050702L...
  • Page 43 MODEL 425001x8C REPAIR PARTS STEERING Part No. Description Part No. Description 095336 Wheel, Steering 17x104 Washer 690337 Post, Steering 017x53 Z Washer 095338 Cap, Steering Wheel 015x84 Nut, Flange 094124 Bearing † 1001460E701 Axle Assembly 15x111 Nut, Flange † 095329E701 Drag Link, Left 009x57 Bolt, Shoulder...
  • Page 44 MODEL 425001x8C REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION F-050702L...
  • Page 45 MODEL 425001x8C REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION Part No. Description Part No. Description 094496 Grip 17x168 Washer 094157 Z Handle, PTO 017x57 Washer 094022 Z Pad, Switch 0031x4 Pin, Hair 0025x3 Bolt 017x91 Z Washer 094497 Grip 002x85 Bolt, Carriage 166x40 Spring 1001111E701...
  • Page 46 MODEL 425001x8C REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING F-050702L...
  • Page 47 MODEL 425001x8C REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING Part No. Description Part No. Description 094199 Pulley, Jackshaft 002x53 Bolt, Carriage 15x140 Nut, Hex 1001200 Mandrell Housing 037x88 Belt, Mower Drive 690539E701 Bracket, Suspension 690387 Pulley, Idler 690411 Adapter, Blade 015x84 Nut, Flange 095100E701 Blade 1001197...
  • Page 48 MODEL 425001x8C REPAIR PARTS ENGINE MOUNT F-050702L...
  • Page 49 MODEL 425001x8C REPAIR PARTS ENGINE MOUNT Part No. Description 092317 Fuel Cap ** 094073 Fuel Tank 095197 Hose Clamp ** 7601033 Fuel Line (Must cut to length) ** 095197 Hose Clamp ** 26x201 Screw 094006E700 Plate, Engine 092371 Throttle Control Engine, BRIGGS &...
  • Page 50 MODEL 425001x8C REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM F-050702L...
  • Page 51 MODEL 425001x8C REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Part No. Description 250x92 Harness, Light Wire 1001716 Socket, Light 090084 Bulb, Light 250x138 Harness, Chassis Wire 1001993 Switch, Ignition 020729 Key, Ignition 091489 Nut, Hex 091488 Cap, Ignition 094136 Switch, Limit (PTO) 302031 Fuse 407078 Holder, Fuse...
  • Page 52 NOTES F-050702L...
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  • Page 54: Slope Guide

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  • Page 55: Index

    INDEX Muffler, 21 Spark Arrester, 21 Adjustments Filter, Fuel, 26 Blade Rotation Control, 23 Fuel, Type, 19 Clutch, 24 Fuse, 34 Drive Brake, 24 Check, 19 Mower Housing, Level, 29 Shift Lever, 25 Type, 19 Headlight, Replace Light Bulb, 34 Attachments, 15, 56 Operation Headlight Switch, Location, 14...

  • 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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