Murray 309001x18A Instruction Book
Murray 309001x18A Instruction Book

Murray 309001x18A Instruction Book

Murray ride-on-mowers instruction book
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For Several Models. Read And Keep This Book For
Future Reference. This Book Contains Important Information On:
SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.
The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with this unit.
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This Instruction Book Contains Information
PRODUCT INFORMATION
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  • Page 1 Record The Following Information About Your Unit. This Information Is Necessary When Ordering Parts Or In Case Of Loss Or Theft. WHERE PURCHASED: DATE PURCHASED: Month MODEL NO.: F–030610L PRODUCT INFORMATION sure state laws and other laws are followed. DATE OF MANUFACTURE: Model 309001x18A Year...
  • 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 mower was completely assembled at the 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.
  • 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 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. NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the loca- tion of a part with the operator on the seat.
  • 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. 1001054 Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. Raise the seat support and secure in the UP position with the seat support rod.
  • 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. Raise the seat support and secure in the UP position with the seat support rod. Check the top of the battery for the location of the battery date (Figure 3).
  • Page 13: How To Prepare The Engine

    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

    Clutch / Brake Pedal Lift Lever Throttle Control Lever BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: control to start and stop the rotation of the blade. CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL: The first function is a clutch. The second function is a brake. IGNITION SWITCH: Use the ignition switch to start and stop the engine.
  • 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 Shift Lever

    HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER To change the forward speed or the direction of the unit, follow the steps below. CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever, completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit. If the unit is not stopped, the gearbox can be damaged.
  • Page 17: How To Set The Parking Brake

    HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 10). 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 Install The Side Discharge Attachment

    HOW TO INSTALL THE SIDE DISCHARGE ATTACHMENT 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 cover lets you mulch the grass for a clean, fine cut. To discharge the grass out the side, install the side discharge attachment as follows.
  • 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: How To Operate With The Mower Housing

    WARNING: The mulch cover is a safety device. Do not remove the mulch cover. 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 21: 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 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 Check 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 Drive Brake

    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. If the rear wheels rotate, adjust or replace the brake pads. Adjust the drive brake as follows.
  • Page 26: How To Adjust The Shift Lever

    HOW TO ADJUST THE SHIFT LEVER If the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever does not match neutral on the gearbox, adjust the shift lever as follows. Stop the engine. Disconnect the adjuster nut from the shifter yoke (Figure 21). Make sure the shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
  • Page 27: Where To Lubricate

    WHERE TO LUBRICATE 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. HOW TO CHECK THE FUEL FILTER NOTE: Before you replace the fuel filter or the fuel line, the fuel tank must be empty.
  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 28). NOTE: Make sure the lift lever is locked in the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position. Remove the hair pins and the washers from the rear suspen- sion arms (Figure 29).
  • 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”. Completely push the pedal forward and engage the parking brake. Remove the idler pulley (Figure 30). Loosen the belt guides next to the drive pulley. Remove the motion drive belt from the drive pulley.
  • 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 31). Pull the brake pad away from the jackshaft 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 32). 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 34). HOW TO CLEAN THE MOWER HOUSING WARNING: Before you clean the mower housing, stop the engine and disconnect the wire to the spark plug.
  • 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: Repair Parts

    MODEL 3090001x18A REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS & HOOD F–030610L...
  • Page 37 Part No. 690566 Seat 1401027E700 Hood 017x47 Washer 1001054 Bolt, Wing 002x53 Bolt, Carriage 1401036E701 Bracket, Hinge 009x29 Bolt, Shoulder 009x56 Bolt, Shoulder 1401113 Rod, Battery 015x84 Nut, Flange 1401025E701 Plate, Rear 26x249 Screw 1401050E701 Plate, Hitch 1401086 Cover 26x263 Screw 1401076E701 Tray, Battery 015x79...
  • Page 38: Motion Drive

    F–030610L MOTION DRIVE...
  • Page 39 Part No. ––––– Engine, Briggs & Stratton 01x134 Bolt, Hex 1401207 Shield Assembly, Heat 018x32 Lockwasher 0025x2 Screw 1401251 Muffler 091309 Gasket, Muffler 165x75 Spring, Extension 165x148 Spring, Extension 015x88 26x249 Screw 1401268E701 Bracket, Left Transaxle 015x84 Nut, Flange 021544 Cover, Pedal 030x20 Pin, Cotter...
  • Page 40 F–030610L STEERING...
  • Page 41 Part No. 095185 Wheel, Steering (Black) 711326 Insert, Steering 1401047 Console, High (Black) 26x270 Screw 1401090 Bearing, Upper Steering 1401107 Tube, Steering (Black) 1401100 Shaft, Steering 1401055E701 Support, Steering 26x249 Screw 009x67 Bolt, Shoulder 1401098 Bearing, Lower Steering 1401102 Roller 1401058E701 Plate, Gear Mounting 1401123E701...
  • Page 42: Mower Housing Suspension

    F–030610L MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION...
  • Page 43 Part No. 092697 Grip, Lift Lever 1401117 Lever, Lift 165x154 Spring, Extension 094137 Pad, Friction 017x45 Washer 095004 Wingnut 1401033E701 Link, Lift 1401096 Tube, Spacer 0031x4 Pin, Hair 002x93 Bolt, Carriage 1401030E701 Bracket, Front Hanger Pivot 1401118 Pin, Front Hanger 26x249 Screw 1401129E701...
  • Page 44: Mower Housing

    F–030610L MOWER HOUSING...
  • Page 45 Part No. 37x111 Belt, Blade Drive 1401092 Pulley, Input 15x140 Locknut 015x98 Nut, Flange 1401252 Pulley, Idler 015x84 Nut, Flange 1401031E701 Arm, Rear 015x79 Nut, Flange 009x58 Bolt, Shoulder 1401033E701 Link, Lift 17x102 Washer 0031x4 Pin, Hair 094067 Pin, Threaded Shoulder 1401047E701 Bracket, Left Rear 1401235E701 Bracket, Right Rear 1401038E701 Plate, Adjustment...
  • Page 46 MODEL 3090001x18A REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM F–030610L...
  • Page 47: Electrical System

    F–030610L Part 250x115 Harness, Chassis Wire 1401149 Switch, Ignition 327349 Key, Ignition 1001575 Switch, Limit 302031 Fuse 407078 Holder, Fuse 094613 Solenoid 26x229 Screw, Mounting 15x116 Locknut 024x37 Cable, Battery Ground 092739 Battery 002x82 Bolt, Carriage 014x79 Wingnut 094159 Switch, Seat Sensor 024x24 Cable, Red Batery 690604...
  • Page 48: Slope Guide

    F–030610L...
  • Page 49 NOTES F–030610L...
  • Page 50 NOTES F–030610L...
  • Page 51: Index

    Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 24 Clutch, 25 Drive Brake, 25 Mower Housing, Level, 28 Shift Lever, 26 Attachments, 15, 52 Battery Charge, 26 Check, 12 Clean, 26 Install, 12 Removal, 26 Storage, 33 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 25 Replace, 30 Mower Drive Adjust, 24 Replace, 31...
  • Page 52: Rear Engine Rider Accessories

    MID-ENGINE RIDER ACCESSORIES Make your Rear Engine Rider do more than you ever imagined. The accessories shown on this page can be used on your Rear Engine Rider. See the Store or Dealer where you purchased your Rear Engine Rider. 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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