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Murray 461000x8A Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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461000x8A
BUILT IN THE
F–030718L

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  • Page 1 MODEL 461000x8A BUILT IN THE F–030718L...

  • 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 Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat. The fasteners are shown at full size. 1001054 NOTE: Fasteners may be attached to seat for shipping purposes, if so remove fasteners before proceeding. Align the holes in the seat hinge to the holes in the seat (Figure 1).

  • 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. 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

    Throttle Control Lever Clutch / Brake Pedal Lift Lever BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: control to start and stop the rotation of the blades. CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL: The first function is a clutch. The second function is a brake. HEADLIGHT SWITCH: The headlight switch is the first part of the ignition switch.

  • Page 15: How To Use The Throttle Control

    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. For all pull–behind attachments or trailers, the maximum gross weight is 300 pounds.

  • Page 16: 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 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

    WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re- move the deflector. 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: How To Change The Mulcher Plate

    HOW TO CHANGE THE MULCHER PLATE 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 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 mulcher plate as follows.

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: How To Adjust 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 24: 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. The location of the drive brake is on the right side of the gearbox (Figure 17).

  • Page 25: 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. Move the lift lever to the DECK LEVEL position (see Figure 28). WARNING: The lift lever is spring loaded.

  • Page 26: Where To Lubricate

    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

    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 23). WARNING: The lift lever is spring loaded. Make sure the lift lever is locked in the LEVEL ADJUST- MENT position.

  • Page 28: How To Adjust The Gauge Wheels

    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. IMPORTANT: Before you adjust the gauge wheels, you must do the following.

  • Page 29: 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 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 pulleys (Figure 31). Idler Pulley Idler Pulley To access the belt guides, remove the battery and battery tray.
  • Page 31 INSTALLATION Slide the motion drive belt between the stack pulley and the belt guides (Figure 34). 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 Belts

    HOW TO REPLACE THE PRIMARY MOWER DRIVE BELT Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To Remove The Mower Housing”. Remove the three screws from the left pulley cover. Remove the pulley cover. To remove the primary mower drive belt from the left man- drel pulley, slide the primary mower drive belt between the left mandrel pulley and the belt guides.

  • Page 33: 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 38). Fasten the front wheel with washer and cotter pin.

  • Page 34: 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 40). HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB Raise the tractor hood.

  • Page 35: 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 36 NOTES F–030718L...

  • Page 37: How To Order Repair Parts

    F–030718L...
  • Page 38 F–030718L SEAT DECK...
  • Page 39 Description Seat Support, Seat Push–On Cap Washer Bolt, Wing Bolt Bracket, Pivot Screw Spring, Leaf Spring Washer, Cup Bolt Rod, Pivot Bolt, Shoulder Deck, Seat Screw Spring Screw Grip Handle, PTO Screw Paddle, Switch Lever, PTO F–030718L Part No. 1001028 Link, PTO 094154E701 Shoulder, Bolt...
  • Page 40 F–030718L HOOD AND DASH...
  • Page 41 Description Dash Screw Bearing, Upper Steering Screw Panel, Side Access Channel, Support Screw Screw Support, Dash Plate, Dash Hood Bolt, Shoulder Grille (Includes Lens) Lens, Right Brace, Grille Rod, Pivot F–030718L Part No. 776190 Pin, Hair 26x270 Container, Battery 094219 Plate, Lift Detent 26x239 Cover...

  • Page 42: Motion Drive

    F–030718L MOTION DRIVE...
  • Page 43 Description Lever, Shift Grip Plate, Adjusting Washer Link, Shift Spring, Extension Stud, Spring Bolt, Shoulder Rod, Clutch Arm Assembly, Idler Bolt, Shoulder Nut, Adjusting Screw Bracket, Spring Mount Bolt Bolt, Carriage Bolt, Carriage Bolt Bracket, Left Torque Pin, Hair Cap, Hub E–Ring Washer Stem, Valve...
  • Page 44 MODEL 461000x8A REPAIR PARTS † For information on Replacement Parts see the Central Parts Distributor in your area. F–030718L...
  • Page 45 F–030718L Description Bolt, Shoulder Nut, Lock Nut, Flange Guide, Screw Link, Left Drag Washer Nut, Flange Link, Right Drag Bolt Bearing, Sector Gear Fitting, Lub Gear, Sector Plate, Steering SECTOR GEAR Part 009x62 15x111 015x79 094384 690146E700 17x168 015x84 690145E700 001x84 690180 092530...

  • Page 46: Front Axle

    Description Bracket, Rear Hanger Nut, Flange Axle Assembly Pin, Hair Washer Bearing, Spindle Fitting, Lub (Included with Key number 3) F–030718L Part No. 690067E700 Hanger, Left Deck 15x118 Screw 1001460E701 Bolt 030x49 Spindle Assembly, Left 017x75 Hanger, Axle 093058 Hanger, Right Deck 092530 Spindle Assembly, Right FRONT AXLE...
  • Page 47 F–030718L ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 48 Description Cap, Fuel (with gauge) Tank, Fuel Screw Baffle Clip, Baffle Mounting Screw Assembly, Right Grille Support Shield, Heat Assembly, Left Grille Support Shield, Heat Screw Guard Shield, Lower Engine * Line, Fuel (cut to length) * * Clamp * * Pipe, Oil Drain Cap, Oil Drain Parts are available from an Engine Authorized Service Center.
  • Page 49 MODEL 461000x8A REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM F–030718L...

  • Page 50: Electrical System

    F–030718L Description Harness, Light Wire Socket, Light Bulb, Light Harness, Chassis Wire Switch, Ignition Key, Ignition Nut, Hex Cap, Ignition Switch, Limit Fuse Holder, Fuse Solenoid Screw, Mounting Locknut Cable, Battery Ground Screw, Ground Cable Battery Bolt, Carriage Wingnut Harness, Seat Switch Wire Switch, Seat Sensor Cable Ammeter...

  • Page 51: Mower Housing Suspension

    MODEL 461000x8A REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION F–030718L...
  • Page 52 F–030718L MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION Description Knob Washer Pad, Friction Pin, Hanger Link, Lift Nut, Flange Bolt, Shoulder Bracket, Rear Suspension Bolt, Gauge Wheel Wheel Pin, Hair Washer Washer Pin, Cotter Rod, Deflector Push–On Cap Roller Rod, Deck Suspension Pin, Hair Screw Bracket, Front Suspension Rod, Hanger...

  • Page 53: Blade Drive

    F–030718L BLADE DRIVE...
  • Page 54 Description Pulley Belt, Secondary Belt, Primary Pulley, Idler Spacer, Pulley * * Pulley, Idler Link, Bell Crank Spring Spring Screw Cover, Right Pulley Bolt, Shoulder Arm Assembly, Idler Washer Screw Cover, Left Pulley Arm Assembly, Idler Bolt Pin, Cotter F–030718L Part No.

  • Page 55: Mower Housing

    Description Bolt, Shoulder Plate, Suspension Bracket, Right Rear Bracket, Hinge Spring, Left Nut, Flange Nut, Flange Bracket, Bell Crank Nut, Flange Bracket, Left Lifter Bracket, Left Gauge Wheel F–030718L Part No. 009x51 690128E700 094598E700 092104E701 166x43 015x79 015x84 094601E701 015x88 094600E700 094919E700 –...

  • Page 56: Front Frame Assembly

    Description Frame, Right Frame, Left Nut, Flange Stud, Swivel Bracket Assembly, Suspension Pin, Cotter Screw Plate, Engine Bracket, PTO Crank Bolt, Carriage Washer Crank, PTO Lever, Brake/Clutch When you order a tire, make sure to give the brand name of the tire so that the tread pattern on the tire will match. †...

  • Page 57: Rear Frame Assembly

    Description Frame, Rear Hitch Bracket, Seat Deck Screw Nut, Flange Washer Link, Lift Handle Pin, Hair Assembly, Lifter Bracket, Left Transaxle Bracket, Lift Pivot Bolt, Shoulder F–030718L Part No. 690094E701 690077E700 26x249 015x84 17x168 690122E700 0031x4 1001111E701 690065E700 094015E700 009x53 REAR FRAME ASSEMBLY Description Spacer, Lifter...

  • Page 58: Slope Guide

    NOTES F–030718L...
  • Page 59 F–030718L...

  • Page 60: Index

    Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 23 Clutch, 24 Drive Brake, 24 Mower Housing, Level, 29 Shift Lever, 25 Attachments, 60 Battery Charge, 25 Check, 12 Clean, 25 Install, 12 Removal, 25 Storage, 34 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 24 Replace, 30 Mower Drive, Adjust, 23 Mower Drive Belts, Replace, 32 Blade Inspect, 22...

  • Page 61: Garden Tractor Accessories

    GARDEN TRACTOR ACCESSORIES Make your Garden Tractor do more than you ever imagined. The accessories shown on this page can be used on your Garden Tractor. See the Store or Dealer where you purchased your Garden 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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