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Murray 46569X9A Instruction Book

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This Instruction Book Contains Information
For Several Models. 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 this 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.
Model
46569x9A
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
.Day
Year
MODEL NO,:
DATE OF MANUFACTURE:
F- 98893
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  • Page 1 WARRANTIES. This Information must be Included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed. Model 46569x9A Record The Following Information About Your Unit. This Information Is Necessary When Ordering Parts Or In Case Of Loss Or Theft,...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Two Year Limited Murray, Inc warrants to the odginal purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a pedod of Two (2) Years from the date of purchase; however, this warranty does not cover engines,...

  • Page 3: Responsibility Of The Owner

    OWNER'S INFORMATION This instructionbook is forseveral 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 the steps are described.
  • 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 ere major factors related to loss- of- control and tip- over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.
  • Page 5 SAFE MOWING GUIDE Each person t hatoperates power controls and how they work. In an equipment must l earn tousecorrect and emergency, how fast you can stop the safe mowing p rocedures. Tohelp you blade is important. Learn how to control learn, c arefully r ead thefollowing the mower at all times.
  • Page 6 SAFE MOWING GUIDE store, youmust s till c heck the mower engine and transmission cool before When you mow, remember that children servicing the mower. Remember, exhaust are attracted to tha mower. Always usa according to the assembly instructions. Make sure the mower is correctly fumes are dangerous.
  • Page 7 SAFE MOWING GUIDE feel new or excessive vibration, Also, the grass bagger will function better 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. Move the throttle control to the FAST speed.
  • 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. • Fill the fuel tank outside.

  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY nance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark This instructionbook is for several models. Some parts or accesso- 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 Check the operating position of the seat. If the seat needs to HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT be adjusted, loosen the two wing bolts. Slide the seat forward Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat. The fasteners are or backward along the seat adjusting holes as shown.

  • Page 11: How To Install The Mower Housing

    ASSEMBLY HOW TO INSTALL THE MOWER HOUSING Put the mower drive belt around the stack pulley. See Illustra- tion "G" Figure 5. Make sure the _ side of the mower drive Use the fasteners shown below to install the mower housing. The belt is against the stack pulley.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Free Battery

    ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY HOW TO CHARGE THE MAINTENANCE FREE BATFERY IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The battery must be charged.

  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION ThrottleConlrol Lever BladeRotation Control Brake Pedal Speed Con_'ol Pedal Lift Lever Figure 7 LOCATION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: usetheblade rotation AUTOMATIC DRIVE DISCONNECT: use theauto- matic drive disconnect, located under the seat, to disengage the control to start and stop the rotation of the blades. transmission.

  • Page 14: 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 steering wheel (Figure 8). 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 15: How To Use The Speed Control Pedal

    OPERATION HOW TO DRIVE IN REVERSE HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL Lookto the rear. The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic Drive transmission. Slowly push the speed control pedal to the REVERSE The Hydrostatic transmission is very easy to operate. This type of position.

  • Page 16: How To Set The Parking Brake

    OPERATION HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE Completely push the brake pedal forward, Liftthe parking brake lever (Figure tt), Remove your foot/TOm the 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

    OPERATION HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING WARNING: The deflector is • safety device, Do not re- Move the throttle control to the SLOW position. move the deflector, The deflector forces the dis- ,& Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position. charged material toward the ground.

  • Page 18: Before Starting The Engine

    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.

  • Page 19: 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- rect.

  • Page 20: How To Change The Mulcher Plate

    OPERATION Deflector DeflectorBracket HOW TO CHANGE THE MULCHER PLATE 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 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCECHART RRST EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH BEFORE PROCEDURE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS STORAGE iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ¢ Blade Rotation Control, Check ¢ Motion Drive Belt, Check Battery, Check and Charge ¢ ¢ GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING: Before you make an Inspection, edjuet- The owner's responsibility is to maintain this product.

  • Page 22: 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 23: How To Adjust The Blade Rotation Control

    MAINTENANCE Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short distance and HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL 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 24: How To Check And Adjust The Drive Brake

    MAINTENANCE 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.

  • Page 25: How To Adjust The Speed Control Pedal

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO ADJUST THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL If the unit will not go into REVERSE or ifthe unit moves very slowly Yoke Assembly 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 24).

  • Page 26: Where To Lubricate

    MAINTENANCE WHERE TO LUBRICATE ,,_"p Models with grease fittings: Lubricate with grease gun. _F_%,_f p 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 27: How 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 right side of the unit. Move the lift lever to the level adjustment position (Figure 28). Put the mower drive belt around the stack pulley.

  • Page 28: How To Adjust The Gauge Wheels

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

  • Page 29: How To Level The Mower Housing

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING Ifthe 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

    MAINTENANCE Move the belt guide under the edge of the idler pulley HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT (Figure 38). 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 31: How To Replace The Mower Drive Belts

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOW TO REPLACE THE PRIMARY MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on "How To Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on "How To Remove The Mower Housing'. Remove The Mower HousingW.

  • Page 32: 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. If the fuse is blown, the engine will not start. The location ofthe fuse is next to the battery.

  • Page 33: Trouble Shooting Chart

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Adjust the throttle control. PROBLEM: The engine will not start. Follow the steps, =How To Start The Engine" in this book. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter. Electric- Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the PROBLEM: A hot engine causes...

  • Page 34: Slope Guide

    SLOPE GUIDE JOperate e walk-behind mower across the face of slopes, never up or down slopes. mower up or down slopes, never across the face of slopes. On a riding mower to determine if e slope is safe to mow: (1) disengage the blade(e), (2) put the unit In reverse, and (3) try to back straight up the slope, if you can back up the slope, it Is generally safe to mow.

  • Page 35: Index

    INDEX Mulchar Install, 20 Filter, Fuel, 26 Adjustments Remove, 20 Blade Rotation Control, 23 Fuel, Type, 18 Clutch, 24 Fuse, 32 Drive Brake, 24 Mower Housing, Level, 29 Speed Control Pedal, 25 Check, 18 Attachments, 14, 36 Type, 18 Headlight, Replace Light Bulb, 32 Operation AutomaticDriveDisconnect, Headlight Switch, Location, 13...

  • 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 Center for your area as listed in your Repair Parts Book.

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