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- Page 1 WARRANTIES. This Information must be Included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed. Model 42583x9A iiiiii Record The Following Information About Your Unit. This Information Is Necessary When Ordering Parts Or In Case Of Loss Or Theft,...
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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 Pads 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 bookisfor severaldifferent models.The instructions chased in an assembled condition. On assembled units, it is the re- are writtenfor a personwith somemechanicalability.Like mostser- sponsibility of the owner to make sure the unit is correctly vicebooks,notallthestepsare described. S tepson howtoloosenor assembled. - Page 4 OWNER'S INFORMATION 20. Do not use this machine ifyou are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely. II. Slope operation Slopes and rough terrain are major factors related to loss- of- control and tip- over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.
- Page 5 SAFE MOWING GUIDE Each person t hatoperates power controls and how they work. In an equipment must l earn tousecorrect and emergency, how fast you can stop the safe mowing p rocedures. Tohelp you blade is important. Learn how to control learn, the mower at all times.
- Page 6 SAFE MOWING GUIDE store, youmust s tillcheck t hemower engine and transmission cool before When you mow, remember that children according totheassembly instructions. servicing the mower. Remember, exhaust are attracted to the mower. Always use Make sure themower iscorrectly fumes are dangerous. Never operate the caution when mowing around obstacles assembled and thatallfasteners aretight.
- 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 • Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes. • Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade. • Fill the fuel tank outside.
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Page 9: Assembly
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY This instruction book is for several models. Some parts or accesso- nance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark WARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- plug. ries are not included on all models. Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your mower. -
Page 10: 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 Usa the fasteners shown below to installthe seat. The fasteners are or backward along the seat adjusting holes as shown. -
Page 11: Maintenance Free Battery
ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY HOW TO CHARGE THE MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not &JL battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the smoke. -
Page 12: Operation
OPERATION ThrottleConlrol Lever Blade Rota_on Cor_ol Brake Pedal Lever Figure 5 LOCATION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: usetheblade rotation AUTOMATIC DRIVE DISCONNECT: usetheauto- control to start and stop the rotation of the blades. matic drive disconnect, located under the seat, to disengage the transmission. -
Page 13: A'i-Rach Ments
OPERATION ATTACHMENTS HOW TO USE THE BLADE ROTATIONCONTROL This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment The blade rotation control is next to the steering wheel (Figure 6). page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn Use the blade rotation control to engage the blade(s) or to operate sweeper, a lawn aerator, or a hopper spreader. -
Page 14: How To Use The Speed Control Pedal
OPERATION HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL HOW TO DRIVE IN REVERSE Lookto the rear. The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic Drive transmission. The Hydrostatic transmission is very easy to operate. This type of Slowly push the speed control pedal to the REVERSE dr'Ne system does not require a shift lever or a clutch pedal. -
Page 15: How To Set The Parking Brake
OPERATION 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 16: How To Operatewith The Mower Housing
OPERATION HOW TO OPERATEWITH THE MOWER HOUSING WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re- Move the throttle control to the SLOW position. move the deflector. The deflector forces the dis- Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position. charged material toward the ground. -
Page 17: Before Starting The Engine
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION: A mixture of alcohol (ethanol or methanol) end 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 18: How To Charge The Cutting Height
OPERATION OPERATING TIPS Checkthe bladerotationcontrol f or correctadjustment. F orthe Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except for the car- blade(s)to disengagecorrectly, t he adjustment must be cor- buretor) or repair, make sure the wire from the spark plug is dis- rect. -
Page 19: How To Change The Mdlcher Plate
OPERATION HOW TO CHANGE THE MULCHER PLATE Deflector connect the wire from the spark plug. Make sure the WARNING: To prevent the engine from starting, dis- 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 rnulcher plate as follows. -
Page 20: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHART FIRST EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH BEFORE PROCEDURE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS STORAGE ¢ Blade Rotation Control, Check Motion Drive Belt, Check ¢ ¢ Battery, Check and Charge ¢ Lubrication GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The owner's responsibility is to maintain this product. This will WARNING: Before you make an Inspection, adjust- extend the life of the product and is also necessary to maintain... -
Page 21: 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 an object, stop the engine. Check the unit for dam- 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. ARNING: 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 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 24: How To Adjust The Speed Control Pedal
MAINTENANCE HOW TO ADJUST THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL If the unit will not go into REVERSE or if the unit moves very slowly _-YokeAssemb_ in REVERSE, adjust the speed control pedal as follows. Stop the engine. Set the parking brake. Remove the hair pin from the adjuster nut (Figure 21). -
Page 25: Where To Lubricate
MAINTENANCE WHERE TO LUBRICATE Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown. odels with grease fittings: Lubricate with grease gun. 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 •... -
Page 26: How To Remove The Mower Housing
MAINTENANCE HOW TO INSTALL THE MOWER HOUSING HOW TO REMOVE 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 _ side ofth e mower drive belt is against the eta ek pulley. -
Page 27: How To Level The Mower Housing
MAINTENANCE HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING Ifthe mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawn will look better, WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust- mant, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. -
Page 28: How To Replace The Motion Drive Belt
MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT Move the belt guide under the edge of the idler pulley (Figure 32). Tighten the belt guide. REMOVAL Disengage the parking brake. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on =How To Install the belt guide at the middle idler pulley. -
Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: Trouble Shooting Chart
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM: The engine will not start. Adjust the throttle control. Follow the steps, =How To Start The Engine" in this book. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter. Electric- Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the PROBLEM: A hot engine causes... -
Page 32: Slope Guide
Operate a walk-behind mower across the face of slopes, never up or down slopes. mower up or down slopes, never across the face of slopes. 10 DEGREES 15 DEGREES On a riding mower to determine If a slope Is safe to mow: (1) disengage the blade(s) (2) put the unit in reverse, and (3) try to back straight up the slope. -
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Page 35: Index
INDEX Throttle Control, 13 Muffler, 20 Spark Arrester, 20 Mulcher Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 22 Install, 19 Filter, Fuel, 25 Clutch, 23 Remove, 19 Drive Brake, 23 Fuel, Type, 17 Mower Housing, Level, 27 Fuse, 30 Speed Control Pedal, 24 Attachments, 13, 36 Check, 17 Automatic Drive Disconnect,... -
Page 36: 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...