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This Instruction Book contains information for several models. Read and keep this book MODEL for future reference. This book contains 425001x8A 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.
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.
OWNER’S INFORMATION 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 Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and ability.
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OWNER’S INFORMATION c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing. d. Use counterweights or wheel weights when suggested in the Instruction Book. 18. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery. Charge at 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.
ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING - Check the engine oil. WARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- nance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark - Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. plug. - Check the level of the mower housing. - Check the air pressure of the tires.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION: A mixture of alcohol (ethanol or methanol) and 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.
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.
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.
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 disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hits Housing”.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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”...
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.
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.
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).
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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.
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.
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).
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.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM: The engine will not start. PROBLEM: A hot engine causes a decrease in power. Follow the steps, “How To Start The Engine” in this book. Clean the air screen. Electric–Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the Check the oil.
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) MURRAY, INC.
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MODEL 425001x8A REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS & HOOD F–040715L...
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MODEL 425001x8A REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS & HOOD Part No. Description Part No. Description 690566 Seat 26x238 Screw 028x23 Cap, Push 0n 1001491 Bearing, Steering 094057 Spring 1001584E701 Dash 26x229 Screw 26x201 Screw 1001054 Bolt, Wing 093007E701 Panel, Access 017x47 Z Washer 095318E701 Support, Dash...
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MODEL 425001x8A REPAIR PARTS MOTION DRIVE F–040715L...
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MODEL 425001x8A REPAIR PARTS MOTION DRIVE Part No. Description Part No. Description 009x39 Bolt, Shoulder 0031x6 Pin, Hair 015x89 Nut, Hex 017x38 Washer 690173 Z Arm, Idler 690369 Spacer 094041 Z Rod, Clutch 06x105 Bolt 015x79 Transaxle, DANA 17x102 Washer 015x88 094497 Grip...
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MODEL 425001x8A REPAIR PARTS STEERING F–040715L...
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MODEL 425001x8A REPAIR PARTS STEERING Part No. Description Part No. Description 095336 Wheel, Steering 17x104 Washer 690625 Post, Steering 017x53 Z Washer 095338 Cap, Steering Wheel 015x84 Nut, Flange 094124 Bearing ** 1001460E701 Axle Assembly 15x111 Nut, Flange 095329E701 Drag Link, Left 009x57 Bolt, Shoulder 094575E701...
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MODEL 425001x8A REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION F–040715L...
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MODEL 425001x8A REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION Part No. Description Part No. Description 094496 Grip 17x168 Washer 094157 Z Handle, PTO 017x57 Washer 094022 Z Pad, Switch 0031x4 Pin, Hair 0025x3 Bolt 017x91 Z Washer 094497 Grip 002x85 Bolt, Carriage 166x40 Spring 1001111E701...
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MODEL 425001x8A REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING F–040715L...
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MODEL 425001x8A REPAIR PARTS ENGINE MOUNT F–040715L...
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MODEL 425001x8A REPAIR PARTS ENGINE MOUNT Description Part No. Fuel Cap ** 092317 Fuel Tank 690280 Hose Clamp ** 095197 Fuel Line (Must cut to length) ** 7601033 Hose Clamp ** 095197 Screw 26x201 Plate, Engine 094006E700 Throttle Control 092371 Engine, BRIGGS &...
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MODEL 425001x8A REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM F–040715L...
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.