Murray 405001x78B Instruction Book

Murray riding mower instruction book

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Instruction Book
Read and keep this book for future reference. This book contains important
information on SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, 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.
F-030771L
Riding Mower
Model 405001x78B

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  • Page 1 Instruction Book Riding Mower Model 405001x78B Read and keep this book for future reference. This book contains important information on SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE. PRODUCT INFORMATION The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit.
  • Page 2 5 (30x49) 4 (17x192) 7 (17x195) 4 (17x47 F-030771L 5 (1001054) 7 (14x79) 4 (25x3) 6 (17x146) 6 (2x82)
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  • Page 4 2x82 25x3 30x49 14x79 20729 17x146 17x195 1001054 17x192 17x47 F-030771L...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 6 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers. This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. General Operation 1. Read, understand and follow all instructions in the Instruction Book, on the machine, the engine and with any attachments before starting.
  • Page 7: Safe Mowing Guide

    SAFE MOWING GUIDE Each person that operates power equipment must learn to use correct and safe mowing pro- cedures. To help you learn, carefully read the following pages. Most of the time the operator was not correctly shown or did not read the in- structions on the unit or in the Instruction Book before using the unit.
  • Page 8 equipment and other property. If you add gasoline to an engine that is running or hot, the result can be an explosion. Before you add gasoline, stop the engine and let the engine cool for several seconds. Remove dry grass and other debris from the mower. Keep the mower clean to improve the performance, help the engine and transmission run cooler, extend the life of moving parts, and decrease...
  • Page 9: Steps To Follow

    the blade every two years. A sharp blade decreases the workload on the engine and more evenly cuts grass. Frequently sharpen the blade for a better looking cut. Use the left side of the mower housing to trim near an object. A grass bagger is a good accessory for your mower.
  • Page 10: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is assembled. WARNING: Before doing any as- sembly or maintenance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark plug. NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the location of a part with the oper- ator on the seat.
  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION NOTE: Illustrations and pictorials begin on page 2. Location Of Controls (Figure 5) Blade Rotation Control (1): Use the blade rota- tion control to start and stop the rotation of the blade. Clutch / Brake Pedal (2): The pedal has two functions.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    3. To start again, make sure the shift lever is in the slowest speed. Move the throttle control to the SLOW position. Slowly release the pedal. 4. If you must stop or start on a hill, always have enough space for the unit to roll when you release the brake and engage the clutch.
  • Page 13 WARNING: Always keep the nut (3) tight that holds the blade (1). A loose nut or blade can cause an accident. 9. Tighten the nut (3) that holds the blade (1) to a torque of 30 foot pounds (41,5 Nm). 10.
  • Page 14 If you are unable to obtain parts or service in the manner outlined above, then contact: Murray, Inc., International Sales, PO Box 268, Brent- wood, TN 37024, USA.
  • Page 15: Trouble Shooting Chart

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM: The engine will not start. 1. Follow the steps, “How To Start The Engine” in this book. 2. Electric-Start Models: Clean the battery ter- minals. Tighten the cables. 3. Check for a loose wire. Tighten the limit switches.
  • Page 16: Slope Guide

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  • Page 17: How To Order Repair Parts

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  • Page 18 MODEL 405001x78B F-030771L REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS & HOOD...
  • Page 19 MODEL 405001x78B Part No. Description 690567 Seat 028x23 Cap, Push 0n 094057 Spring 26x229 Screw 1001054 Bolt, Wing 017x47 Washer 009x56 Bolt, Shoulder 094154E700 Support, Seat 094156 Z Rod, Pivot 1001648E700 Bracket, Pivot 001x45 Bolt 015x89 009x55 Bolt, Shoulder 094155 Z...
  • Page 20 MODEL 405001x78B F-030771L REPAIR PARTS MOTION DRIVE...
  • Page 21 MODEL 405001x78B Part No. Description 009x39 Bolt, Shoulder 015x89 Nut, Hex 690173 Z Arm, Idler 094041 Z Rod, Clutch 015x79 17x102 Washer 092697 Grip 030x20 Pin, Cotter 094043 Z Lever, Shift 017x47 Z Washer 094044 Z Link, Shift 021920 Nut, Adjuster...
  • Page 22 MODEL 405001x78B F-030771L REPAIR PARTS STEERING...
  • Page 23 MODEL 405001x78B Part No. Description 095184 Wheel, Steering 690626 Post, Steering 711325 Insert, Steering Wheel 094124 Bearing 15x111 Nut, Flange 009x57 Bolt, Shoulder 690183E700 Gear, Pinion 011x25 Ring, Snap 094121E700 Gear, Sector 094123 Bearing 001x84 Bolt 1001121E700 Plate, Steering 094006E700...
  • Page 24 MODEL 405001x78B F-030771L MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION REPAIR PARTS...
  • Page 25 MODEL 405001x78B Part No. Description 092698 Grip 094346 Z Handle, PTO 094022 Z Pad, Switch 0025x3 Bolt 092697 Grip 166x40 Spring 17x103 Washer 690533 Handle, Lift 94017 Z Lever, PTO 009x39 Bolt, Shoulder 030x20 Pin, Cotter 17x102 Washer 094004 Z...
  • Page 26 MODEL 405001x78B F-030771L REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING 5 47...
  • Page 27 MODEL 405001x78B Part No. Description 092851 Pulley, Jackshaft 15x140 Nut, Hex 037x62 Belt, Mower Drive 690387 Pulley, Idler 015x84 Nut, Flange 1001197 Spacer, Pulley 690212E700 Link, Lift 094137 Pad, Friction 009x52 Bolt, Shoulder 094055E700 Bracket, Suspension 094049E700 Pad Assembly, Left Brake...
  • Page 28 MODEL 405001x78B REPAIR PARTS ENGINE MOUNT F-030771L...
  • Page 29 MODEL 405001x78B F-030771L Part No. Description 092317 Fuel Cap * 092342 Fuel Tank 095197 Hose Clamp * 7601033 Fuel Line * 095197 Hose Clamp 26x201 Screw 094006E700 Plate, Engine 092371 Throttle Control ----- Engine 690436 Muffler 091309 Gasket, Muffler 095207...
  • Page 30: Repair Parts

    MODEL 405001x78B ARMATURE SPARK PLUG STATOR BLACK AC OUTPUT WHITE DIODE RED DC OUTPUT YELLOW PTO SWITCH DISENGAGED BLACK YELLOW F-030771L AFTERFIRE SOLENOID YELLOW BLACK SWITCH ORANGE 15 AMP FUSE SEAT SWITCH HARNESS ORANGE YELLOW REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GREEN...
  • Page 31 MODEL 405001x78B F-030771L Part Description 250x92 Harness, Light Wire 92372 Socket, Light 90084 Bulb, Light 250x87 Harness, Chassis Wire 92556 Switch, Ignition 20729 Key, Ignition 91489 Nut, Hex 91488 Cap, Ignition 94136 Switch, Limit 54212 Fuse 407078 Holder, Fuse 94613...
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