Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 425604x18A Murray
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The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit. This information includes the INSTRUCTION BOOKS, the REPLACEMENT P ARTS and the W ARRANTIES. This information must be included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed.
2 F–030753L T ABLE OF CONTENTS W ARRANTY 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY RULES 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OWNER’S INFORMA TION 3 F–030753L This instruction book is for several different models. The instructions ar e 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 .
OWNER’S INFORMA TION 4 F–030753L 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.
SAFE MOWING GUIDE 5 F–030753L Each person that operates power equipment must learn to use correct and safe mowing procedures. T o 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.
SAFE MOWING GUIDE 6 F–030753L 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 .
SAFE MOWING GUIDE 7 F–030753L 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 .
STEPS T O FOLLOW 8 F–030753L BEFORE MOWING F Be sure to dress correctly . W ear 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.
INTERNA TIONAL PICT ORIALS 9 F–030753L INTERNA TIONAL PICTORIALS IMPORT ANT : 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.
ASSEMBL Y 10 F–030753L ASSEMBL Y This instruction book is for several models. Some parts or accesso- ries are not included on all models. 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.
(A) 1001054 (B) 17x47 ASSEMBL Y 11 F–030753L HOW TO INST ALL THE SEA T Us e the fasteners shown below to install the seat . The fasteners are shown at full size. 1. Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. 2. Align the holes i n the seat hinge to the holes in the seat (Figure 1).
ASSEMBL Y 12 F–030753L MAINTENANCE FREE BA TTER Y IMPORT ANT : Before you attach the battery cables to the battery , check the battery date. The battery date tells if the battery must be charged. 1. Check the top of the battery for the location of the battery date (Figure 4).
ASSEMBL Y 13 F–030753L IMPORT ANT! BEFORE YOU ST ART 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. W ARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- nance to the mower , remove the wire from the spark plug.
OPERA TION 14 F–030753L Figure 5 Throttle Control Lever Blade Rotation Control Brake Pedal Lift Lever Speed Control Pedal LOCA TION OF CONTROLS BLADE RO T A TION CONTROL: Use the blade rotation control to start and stop the rotation of the blades. BRAKE PEDAL: Use the brake pedal to quickly stop.
OPERA TION 15 F–030753L A TT ACHMENTS 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 . This unit can not use attachments that engage the ground like a plow , a disk harrow , or a cultivator .
OPERA TION 16 F–030753L HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic Drive transmission. The Hydrostatic transmission is very easy to operate. This type of drive system does not require a shift lever or a clutch pedal.
OPERA TION 17 F–030753L HOW TO SET THE P ARKING BRAKE 1. Completely push the brake pedal forward. 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 9). 3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever . Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.
OPERA TION 18 F–030753L HOW TO OPERA TE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING W ARNING: T he d ef lector 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.
OPERA TION 19 F–030753L BEFORE ST ARTING 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.
OPERA TION 20 F–030753L OPERA TING TIPS 1. Check the blade rotation control for correct adjustment. For the blade(s) to disengage correctly , the adjustment must be cor- rect. 2. Before you use the unit, check the oil in the engine and add oil if necessary .
MAINTENANCE 21 F–030753L MAINTENANCE CHART FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED COMMENTS Daily or before each use 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 .
MAINTENANCE 22 F–030753L INSPECT BLADE W ARNING: 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.
MAINTENANCE 23 F–030753L HOW T O ADJUST THE BLADE ROT A TION CONTROL W ARNING: T o 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.
MAINTENANCE 24 F–030753L HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE MOTION DRIVE BEL T If the motion drive belt is loose, the belt will slip when; (1) going up a hill, (2) pulling a heavy load, or (3) the unit will not move forward.
MAINTENANCE 25 F–030753L 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.
MAINTENANCE 26 F–030753L WHERE TO LUBRICA TE Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil. Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown. Models with grease fittings: Lubricate with grease gun.
W ARNING: The lift lever is spring loaded. Make sure the lift lever is locked in the LEVEL ADJUST- MENT position. Level Adjustment Position Figure 24 MAINTENANCE 27 F–030753L HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING 1. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position.
MAINTENANCE 28 F–030753L HOW TO ADJUST THE GAUGE WHEELS The axle bolts for the gauge wheels were mounted in the LOW cut position. T o change the position of the gauge wheels, move the axle bolts as follows. IMPORT ANT : Before you adjust the gauge wheels, you must do the following.
MAINTENANCE 29 F–030753L HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING If the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawn will look better . W ARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust- ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark plug.
MAINTENANCE 30 F–030753L HOW T O REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BEL T REMOV AL 1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How T o Remove The Mower Housing”. 2. Remove the mid–idler pulley . 3. Disconnect the idler spring (Figure 34). 4. Remove the idler pulley and spacer (Figure 34).
MAINTENANCE 31 F–030753L HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BEL T 1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How T o Remove The Mower Housing”. 2. Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley and remove the mower drive belt (Figure 35).
MAINTENANCE 32 F–030753L HOW TO INST ALL THE WHEELS If the wheels must be removed for service, make sure they are installed as follows. Front Wheel 1. Make sure the valve stem is to the outside of the tractor . Slide the front wheel on the spindle (See Figure 36).
MAINTENANCE 33 F–030753L 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 38). Figure 38 Automotive Fuse HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB 1.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 34 F–030753L PROBLEM: The engine will not start. 1. Follow the steps, “How T o Start The Engine” in this book. 2. Electric–Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. T ighten the cables. 3. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line.
F–030753L 35 Only use a factory repair part. Repair parts, except for the engine or the transmission, are available from the store where the unit was purchased, a service shop recommended by the store, or an authorized service shop found in the yellow pages of the telephone directory .
REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425604x18A 36 F–030753L CHASSIS & HOOD 43 44 46 16 16 16 16 47 48 56 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 24 21 31 23 25 26 27 30 29 28 31 32 33 34 35 31 36 37.
REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425604x18A 37 F–030753L CHASSIS & HOOD Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Seat 095415 2 Cap, Push 0n 028x23 3 Spring 094057 4 Screw 26x229 5 Bolt, W.
REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425604x18A 38 F–030753L DRIVE ASSEMBL Y 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 19 20 19 29 30 28 27 26 25 16 35 31 33 32 34 36 57 37 38 34 49 50 55 39 5.
REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425604x18A 39 F–030753L DRIVE ASSEMBL Y Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Screw 26x249 2 Grip, Parking Brake 091079 4 Rod, Parking Brake 1001245 Z 5 Br.
REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425604x18A 40 F–030753L STEERING 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 6 13 30 30 30 17 18 30 14 30 19 16 26 24 21 22 23 25 27 24 25 22 23 28 29 25 25 30 33 35 36 19 31 31 32 38 20 20 37 .
REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425604x18A 41 F–030753L STEERING Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Wheel, Steering 1001226 2 Post, Steering 690625 3 Cap, Steering Wheel 1001441 4 Bear.
REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425604x18A 42 F–030753L MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 14 9 10 11 12 12 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 24 24 24 25 25 11 15 27 26 26 24 25 15 33 34 36 37.
REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425604x18A 43 F–030753L MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Grip 092698 2 Handle, PTO 094826 Z 3 Pad, Switch 094022 Z 4 Bolt 002.
REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425604x18A 44 F–030753L MOWER HOUSING 1 2 3 61 2 1 4 5 11 10 47 13 1 4 15 16 17 18 23 22 9 19 8 20 5 21 6 23 23 24 12 27 25 24 28 22 5 26 5 24 6 21 20 52 8 19 5 22 11 10 17 13 4.
REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425604x18A 45 F–030753L MOWER HOUSING Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Pulley , Jackshaft 094199 2 Nut, Hex 15x140 3 Belt, Mower Drive 037x88 4 Pulley.
REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425604x18A 46 F–030753L ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBL Y 2 14 15 16 16 18 19 20 21 20 22 23 24 25 26 28 28 28 29 30 31 6 32 33 6 34 35 36 37 6 38 1 3 39.
REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425604x18A 47 F–030753L ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBL Y Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Cap, Fuel ** 092317 2 T ank, Fuel 690289 3 Screw 26x253 6 Screw 26x263.
REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425604x18A 48 F–030753L ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RED RED GREEN GREEN YELLOW YELLOW ORANGE VIOLET BLACK ORANGE DC RED RED BLACK BLACK YELLOW YELLOW ORANGE WHITE ST ARTER ST ART SWITCH S.
REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425604x18A 49 F–030753L ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Key No. Description Part No. 1 Harness, Light Wire 250x92 Socket, Light 092372 Bulb, Light 090084 2 Harness, Chassis Wire 250x1 17 3 Sw.
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INDEX 51 F–030753L A Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 23 Clutch, 24 Drive Brake, 25 Mower Housing, Level, 29 Attachments, 15, 52 Automatic Drive Disconnect, Operation, 16 B Battery Charge, 25 Che.
52 F–030753L LA WN TRACT OR ACCESSORIES Make your Lawn T ractor do more than you ever imagined. The accessories shown on this page can be used on your Lawn T ractor .
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