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- Page 1 WARRANTIES. This information must be Included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed. Model 42586x9A 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 ifauthorized in advance, the defective part) along with your proof of purchase to an Authorized Service Center near you. To locate the nearest Authodzad 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
OWNER'S INFORMATION This instruction book is for several different models. The instructions chased in an assembled condition. On assembled units, it is the re- are written for a person with some mechanical ability.Like most ser- sponsibility of the owner to make sure the unit is correctly vice books, not all th•... - Page 4 OWNER'S INFORMATION 20. Do not use this machine if you 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 controls and how they work. In an Each pemonthat operatespower equipmentmustlearnto use correctand emergency, how fast you can stop the safe mowingprocedures. T o help you blade is important. Learn how to control the mower at all times. learn, carefully read the following pages.
- Page 6 SAFE MOWING GUIDE store, youmust s till c heck 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 usa Make sure themower iscorrectly fumes are dangerous.
- Page 7 SAFE MOWING GUIDE feel new or excessive vibration, a blade that is not sharp or at a slow Also, the grass bagger will function better when the engine is operating at maximum immediately stop the engine and check for engine speed you can damage the gross. Move the throttle control to the FAST the problem.
- 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. • FlUthe 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 Use the fasteners shown below to installthe seat. The fasteners are or backward along the seat adjusting heles as shown."fighten shown at full size. -
Page 11: Maintenance Free Batrery
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 battery, cheek the battery date. The battery date tells if the smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The battery must be charged. -
Page 12: Operation
OPERATION Throttle Control Lever BladeRotation Control Brake Pedal Pedal Lift 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: Attachments
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 steenng wheel (Figure 6). page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn Use the blade rotation controlto engage the blade(s) orto operate sweeper, a lawn aerator, or a hopper spreader. -
Page 14: How To Use The Speed Control Pedal
OPERATION TO DRIVE IN REVERSE HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL Look to 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 drive system does not require a shift lever or a clutch pedal. -
Page 15: How To Set The Parking Drake
OPERATION HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE Completely push the brake pada_ 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 Stop The Unit
OPERATION HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING Move the throttle control to the SLOW position. WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re- move the deflector. The deflector forces the dis- Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position. charged material toward the ground, Always keep the deflector in the down position, it the deflector is dam- Move the throttle control to the FAST position. -
Page 17: Before Starting The Engine
OPERATION CAUTION: A mixture of alcohol (ethanol or methanol) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 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: Operating Tips
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- connected. -
Page 19: How To Change The Mulcher 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 mulcher plate as follows. -
Page 20: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCECHART RRST EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH BEFORE HOURS HOURS PROCEDURE HOURS HOURS STORAGE ¢ Blade Rotation Control, Check ¢ Motion Drive Bait, 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 ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the... -
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 disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hits Housing'. -
Page 22: How To Adjust The Blade Rotationcontrol
MAINTENANCE HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATIONCONTROL 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 Adjustthe Drive Brake
MAINTENANCE HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUSTTHE 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 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), DIS- connect the adjuster nut from the yoke assembly. -
Page 25: Where To Lubricate
MAINTENANCE WHERE TO LUBRICATE ,,_S Models with grease fittings: Lubricate with grease gun. /Av_ _'_-_ 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: ff the unit is operated in dry areas that have sand, use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit. -
Page 26: Row To Remove The Mower Housing
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 dght 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 ofthe mower drive belt is againstthe stack pulley. -
Page 27: How To Level The Mower Housing
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. -
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 Drwe 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. Ifthe fuse is blown, the engine wig not start. The location of the fuse is next to the battery. -
Page 31: Trouble Shooting Chart
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Adjustthe throttlecontrol. PROBLEM: The engine will not start. Drainthe fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replacethe fuel filter. Follow the steps, =How To Start The Engine" in this book. Electric- Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the PROBLEM: A hot engine causes... -
Page 32: Slope Guide
SLOPE GUIDE ..•..I_D E _,,.. SIGHTAND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVELWITH AVERTICALTREE,_ I_""_"G'.q._-S A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE POLE, OR A FENCE. I :_i-._ "..T'"-- ..->_-...._ t _, .._..%.,,o_ -, ......_','.;,... •.... - Page 33 NOTES F- 98891...
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Page 35: Index
INDEX Throttle Control, 13 Muffler, 20 Spark Arrester, 20 Mulcher Adjustments Install, 19 Blade Rotation Control, 22 Fiite_ Fuel, 25 Remove, 19 Clutch, 23 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...