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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–000700L
MODEL
42514x8A
BUILT IN THE

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  • Page 1 Read and keep this book MODEL for future reference. This book contains important information on SAFETY, PREPARATION, 42514x8A OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE. PRODUCT INFORMATION The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit.

  • 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 chased in an assembled condition. On assembled units, it is the re- are written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most ser- sponsibility of the owner to make sure the unit is correctly vice books, not all the steps are described.
  • Page 4 OWNER’S INFORMATION 20. Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely. 21. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries. These opera- tors should evaluate their ability to operate a riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.
  • 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 immediately stop the engine and check for when the engine is operating at maximum 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 Check the operating position of the seat. If the seat needs to HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT 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 Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery. Charge at MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY 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: How To Prepare The Engine

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

  • 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: SHIFT LEVER: Use the blade rotation Use the shift lever to change the speed of the control to start and stop the rotation of the blades. unit.

  • Page 15: Attachments

    OPERATION ATTACHMENTS Disengage This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment Position page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn sweeper, a lawn aerator, or a hopper spreader. 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

    OPERATION HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 6). 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

    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 18: Before Starting The Engine

    OPERATION CAUTION: A mixture of alcohol (ethanol or methanol) and BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: How To Remove And Install The Blade

    MAINTENANCE Tighten the nut that holds the blade to a torque of 35 foot INSPECT BLADE 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 22: How To Adjust The Blade Rotation Control

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short distance and 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 23: 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 24: 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 17).

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 29).
  • Page 30 MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION Slide the motion drive belt between the stack pulley and the belt guides (Figure 32). 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

    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 32: 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 36).

  • Page 33: How To Replace The Fuse

    MAINTENANCE Install a new light bulb. Align the light socket with the notches HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE 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 34: Trouble Shooting Chart

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM: The engine will not start. PROBLEM: A hot engine causes a decrease in power. Clean the air screen. Follow the steps, “How To Start The Engine” in this book. Check the oil. Electric–Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the cables.

  • Page 35: How To Order Repair Parts

    MURRAY, INC. LAWN MOWER CENTRAL PARTS DISTRIBUTORS BEBCO, INC. CHILTON AIR COOLED ENGINE GARDNER, INC. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan Ohio, Western Pennsylvania BILLIOU'S, INC. Arkansas West Virginia GULF COAST ENGINE, INC. Mississippi Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada Missouri BROWN &...
  • Page 36 MODEL 42514x8A REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS & HOOD F–000700L...
  • Page 37 MODEL 42514x8A REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS & HOOD Description Part No. Description Part No. Seat 690566 Screw 26x238 Cap, Push 0n 28x23 Bearing, Steering 94075 Spring 94057 Dash 94590E700 Screw 26x229 15x84 Bolt, Wing 94160 Panel, Access 93007E700 Washer 17x47 Z...
  • Page 38 MODEL 42514x8A REPAIR PARTS MOTION DRIVE F–000700L...
  • Page 39 MODEL 42514x8A REPAIR PARTS MOTION DRIVE Description Part No. Description Part No. Bolt, Shoulder 9x39 Yoke, Shift 94031Z Nut, Hex 15x89 Pin, Hair 31x6 Arm, Idler 690173 Z Washer 17x148 Rod, Clutch 94041 Z Spacer 690369 15x79 Bolt 6x105 Washer...
  • Page 40 MODEL 42514x8A REPAIR PARTS STEERING F–000700L...
  • Page 41 MODEL 42514x8A REPAIR PARTS STEERING Description Part No. Description Part No. Wheel, Steering 95185 Washer 17x104 Post, Steering 690625 Washer 17x53 Z Insert, Steering Wheel 711326 Nut, Flange 15x84 Bearing 94124 Axle Assembly 690210E700 Nut, Flange 15x111 Drag Link, Left...
  • Page 42 MODEL 42514x8A REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION F–000700L...
  • Page 43 MODEL 42514x8A REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION Description Part No. Description Part No. Grip 92698 Washer 17x168 Handle, PTO 94100 Z Washer 17x57 Pad, Switch 94022 Z Pin, Hair 31x4 Bolt 25x3 Washer 17x91 Z Grip 92697 Bolt, Carriage 2x85...
  • Page 44 MODEL 42514x8A REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING 10 47 F–000700L...
  • Page 45 MODEL 42514x8A REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING Description Part No. Description Part No. Pulley, Jackshaft 94199 Plate 92426E700 Nut, Hex 15x121 Nut, Flange 15x88 Belt, Mower Drive 37x88 Bolt, Carriage 2x53 Pulley, Idler 690387 Mandrell Housing 92574 Nut, Flange 15x84 Bracket, Suspension...
  • Page 46 MODEL 42514x8A REPAIR PARTS ENGINE MOUNT F–000700L...
  • Page 47 MODEL 42514x8A REPAIR PARTS ENGINE MOUNT Description Part No. Fuel Cap 92317 Fuel Tank 94073 Hose Clamp 95197 Fuel Line 23717 Hose Clamp 95197 Screw 26x201 Plate, Engine 94006E700 Throttle Control 91989 Engine ––––– –– Muffler 95206 –– Gasket, Muffler 91309 ––...
  • Page 48 MODEL 42514x8A REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AFTERFIRE SOLENOID ARMATURE SPARK PLUG GREEN GREEN STATOR HEADLIGHT HARNESS YELLOW BLACK ORANGE BLACK AC START OUTPUT SWITCH WHITE DIODE CLUTCH BRAKE RED DC SWITCH OUTPUT ( PEDAL UP ) YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW ORANGE...
  • Page 49 MODEL 42514x8A REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Part Description Harness, Light Wire 250x92 Socket, Light 92372 Bulb, Light 90084 Harness, Chassis Wire 250x87 Switch, Ignition 92556 Key, Ignition 20729 Nut, Hex 91489 Cap, Ignition 91488 Switch, Limit 94136 Fuse 54212 Holder, Fuse...

  • Page 50: Slope Guide

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  • Page 51: Index

    INDEX Muffler, 20 Spark Arrester, 20 Adjustments Filter, Fuel, 25 Blade Rotation Control, 22 Fuel, Type, 18 Clutch, 23 Fuse, 33 Drive Brake, 23 Check, 18 Mower Housing, Level, 28 Type, 18 Shift Lever, 24 Operation Headlight, Replace Light Bulb, 33 Attachments, 15, 52 Attachments, 15 Headlight Switch, Location, 14...

  • 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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