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NOMA Performance F4315-000 Manual

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335497A
3/01/95
ALL-WHEEL-STEERING
LAWN TRACTOR
Model
F4315-000
• Safety Rules • Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
° Adjustments
NOTICE!
This unit has a mulching plug installed on the mower deck. To side discharge mow you MUST remove the mulching
plug. To remove mulching plug see Mulching Plug Instructions
in the Maintenance
section of this manual.

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  • Page 1 AIOMA 335497A 3/01/95 ALL-WHEEL-STEERING LAWN TRACTOR Model F4315-000 • Safety Rules • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance ° Adjustments NOTICE! This unit has a mulching plug installed on the mower deck. To side discharge mow you MUST remove the mulching plug.
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for your purchase of a NOMA PERFORMANCE All WHEEL STEERING LAWN TRACTOR! Your NOMA PERFORMANCE lawn tractor is equipped with All Wheel Steering. This patented system delivers the increased maneuverability that's essential for cutting a lawn fast and more efficiently. By controlling both the front and rear wheels, All Wheel Steering creates a center of turn that is closer to the mowing deck.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF €ONTENTS INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS ..........4 MAINTAINENANCE ............. t8-24 OWNER'S INFORMATION ..........5 ADJUSTMENTS ............ :..25-28 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWN ER ........5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........29-30 SAFETY RULES ..............5-6 STORAGE ................. SAFE MOWING GUIDE ...........7-9 SLOPE GUIDE ..............STEPS TO FOLLOW ............10 NOTES .................

  • Page 4: International Symbols

    INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS IMPORTANT! These symbols may appear on your unit or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE START STOP FUEL BATTERY LIGHTS,' LIGHTS OFF HOUR METER ALL- NEUTRAL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON SYSTEMS-GO FORWARD...

  • Page 5: Owner'sinformation

    OWNER'S INFORMATION This Owner's/Operator's Manual isfor several d_erent models. The instructions are wr_en for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most service 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 6 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. ALL slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope, do not mow it.

  • Page 7: Safe Mowing Guide

    SAFE MOWING GUIDE Each person that operates power equip- gency, how fast you can stop the blade is ment must learn to use correct and safe important. Learn howto control the mower at all times. mowing procedures. To help you learn, carefullyreadthe following pages.
  • Page 8 SAFE MOWING GUIDE Before you start cutting, make sure the is running. Do nottouch these parts of the When you mow, remember that children mowerwas completely assembled accord- are attracted to the mower. Always usa mower. Stop the engine. Let the engine caution when mowing around obstacles ing to the Owner's/Operator's Manual.
  • Page 9 SAFE MOWING GUIDE speed. Also, the grass catcher willf unction Vibration can be a warning of a problem, a blade that is not sharp or at a slow engine better when the engine is operating at Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight. speed you can damage the grass.

  • Page 10: Steps To Follow

    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. • Fillthe fueltank outside.

  • Page 11: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION Your lawn tractor has a right side and left side as you face (FIG. 2-ASSY) forward while seated in operator's seat. 1. Position front wheels straight forward. TO ACTIVATE BATTERY 2. Place spacer (If so equipped) on steering shaft. IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the 3.

  • Page 12: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY TO ADJUST QUICK ADJUST SEAT (FIG.3-ASSY! running or Is hot. Immediately wipe off any | if adjustment Is needed: spilled gasoline before attempting to start | Never fill the gas tank while the engine is | 1. Loosen T-knob located underneath seat...

  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION The operation of this lawn tractor can result in objects being thrown into the ayes, which can result in severe eye dam- deflector In place. A lawn tractor can be dan- I age. Always wear safety glasses or eye gerous to operate if misused.
  • Page 14 OPERATION Transmission Control Lever - Used to select ground speed - Regulates engine and blade speed. Engine should always be run at fast speed for best grass cut- ranges as well as direction of motion (forward-neutraFreverse). ting. NOTE: For models without a choke control button the Forward speed ranges are labeled (1 -2-3-4-5) or (1-2-3-4-5-6).
  • Page 15 OPERATION Mower Clutch Lever - Used to engage or disengage the power (_uttine Heloht Adjustment Lever- Used to change height of to the mower deck blades. With mower clutch lever moved all the cut. bottom position lever is the lowest way to DISENGAGE (rearward) position, blades should stop in cutting height and the top position is the highest cutting height.
  • Page 16 OPERATION TO START ENGINE If engine cranks but fails to start, proceed as follows: Checkto make sure fueltank contains clean, fresh gasoline. Read Operation section in this manual and Engine Operat- Ing and Maintenance manual before trying to start engine, Check to make sure spark plug(s) is/are tightened securely NOTE: Be sure engine crancase Is filled to the full mark into engine and spark plug wire(s) is/are attached to spark...

  • Page 17: Operation

    OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Blades must be sharp. A dull blade will r ip or tear grass, Read Owner's/Operator's Manual(s). creating an uneven appearing cut lawn. Know location & function of all controls. Mow grass when it has grown 1/2-1 inch above the recom- mended height (consult your local nursery for advice on Keep guards, safety shields and switches In recommended height).
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE The warranty on this lawn tractor does not cover items that tsnance Check List is supplied to assist operator to properly maintain lawn tractor. This is a check list only. have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain Adjustments referred to will be found in Adjustments section...
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE CLEANING LAWN TRACTOR TO CHANGE CRANKCASE (FIG. 1-MAINT) Grass clippings may pack under the mower deck due to the internal moisture content of the grass, This accumulation Change crankcase oil after first 5 hours of operation and every of cut grass should be removed after each mowing. Remove 25 hours thereafter.
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART WIPE GREASE ON Orientation view only. Do Not stand on end. SECTOR GEAR AND STEERING GEAR OIL FRONT AXLES AND PIVOT POINTS ON BOTH SLOES GREASE WHEELS BEARINGS ON BOTH SIDES WIPE GREASE ON END OF DRAG LINK AND IN CAM SLOTS OIL IDLER...
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE Always disconnect negative (black) cable first."_ Keep the battery away from any sparks. The I Removing positive cable first can result aur-/ fumes from the battery acid can cause V _, sparks if the wrench touches any metal When you charge the battery, do not smoke. face.
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE 6. Before clutch idler pulley and belt retainer are repositioned and tightened, make drive belt adjustment. See Lawn Trac- tor Drive Belt Adjustment paragraph in Adjustments sparks| nectlng negative cable first can rseult In section. if the wrench touches any metal surface. sure battery hold-down bracket does nottouch| 7.
  • Page 23 MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK REMOVAL BLADE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (FIG. 7-MAINT) Set parking brake. Remove mower deck. See Mower Deck Removal para- Set mower clutch lever to the DISENGAGE position. Set graph. cutting height adjustment lever to the lowest cut position, Remove LH mowerdeck belt guard.
  • Page 24 MAINTENANCE BLADE RIEPLACEMEHT (FIG. 8-MAINIr) BLADE The cutting blades should be sharp and well-balanced to run CENTER HOLE smoothly. Blades should have correct amount of "lift" for proper cutting and discharge of clippings. Lift is created by up- turned bent tip edges of blade ends. As cutting edges of blades wear, the bent tip edges also wear, decreasing blade lift, resulting in decreased cutting ability.

  • Page 25: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS If drive belt requires adjustment, adjust as follows: 1. Depress brake-clutch pedal far enough to latch parking away from any moving parts on engine or brake lever in third notch (FIG. 2-ADJ inset). lawn tractor when making any adjustments I_iiK that require engine to be running.
  • Page 26 ADJUSTMENTS Measure height from the bottom of the left hand blade LAWN TRACTOR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (com.) mounting screw to ground. Height should be 3-1/2 inches with mower deck set in high cut. To adjust loose brake: If adjustment is necessary, block up mower deck with a 1.
  • Page 27 ADJUSTMENTS To adjust side to side level. Measure height,from level surface, of left and rightblade tips at outside edge of deck. If blades are equal or not more than 1/8 inch different, no side to side adjustment is necessary. If adjustment is necessary, loosen right side eccentric mount- ing screw (FIG.
  • Page 28 ADJUSTMENTS ARROWS STEERING ALIGN SECTOR GEAR MOUNTING SCREWS LOWER STEERING :ARING TRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT FIG. 9-ADJ) Should the lawn tractor fail to shift correctly when you shift into BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT a forward, neutral or reverse position, the transmission control lever may need adjusting.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CORRECTION Mower Cuts 1. Remove any accumulation of grass clippings from underside of mower deck housing Ragged or 2. Make certain blades are sharp and in good condition (not bent or incorrectly mounted). Uneven 3. Check blade mounting screw(s). Blade screw(s) must be tight. 4.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CORRECTION Extreme 1. Check blade(s) and make certain they are not bent, out of balance or loose. Replace if necessary Vibration 2. Check belt for burn spots or irregularities that might cause vibration. Replace if necessary. Occurs When 3.

  • Page 31: Storage

    STORAGE 3. Prepare engine for storage (see Engine Operating and The tractor should be immediateJy prepared for storage at the Maintenance Manual). end of the season or if the unit is to be un-usecl for 30 days or more. Gasoline, if permitted to stand un-used for extended 4.

  • Page 32: Slope Guide

    -SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE, A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE POLE, OR A FENCE POST. ) or down slopes, 10 DEGREES REES the face of slopes, To determine if a slope is safe to mow: (1) disengage the blade(s), (2) put the unit in reverse, and (3) try to back straight up the slope.

  • Page 33: Notes

    NOTES...
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  • Page 35: Notes

    NOTES...

  • Page 36: Warranty

    MURRAY OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, INC. Warranty Two Year Limited Murray Outdoor Products, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of Two (2) Years from the date of purchase: however, thiswarrantydoes not coverengines,...

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