Murray 387002x92A manual

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. PRODUCT INFORMA TION Read and keep this book for future reference. This book contain[...]

2 F-040717L T ABLE OF CONTENTS W ARRANTY 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY RULES 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTERNA TIONAL PICTORIALS 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSEMBL Y 10 .[...]

OWNER’S INFORMA TION 3 F-040717L 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 . Read and follow these i[...]

OWNER’S INFORMA TION 4 F-040717L 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. 19. Do not use this machine if you ar[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 5 F-040717L 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. Also, some operator[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 6 F-040717L mower was completely assembled at the 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 . Y our mower has a ga[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 7 F-040717L 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 . If weather conditions become bad, stop cutting and finish later . It is dangerous to c[...]

STEPS T O FOLLOW 8 F-040717L 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[...]

INTERNA TIONAL PICTORIALS 9 F-040717L INTERNA TIONAL PICT ORIALS 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. Safety W arning Pictorials 1 W arning 2 Shield Eyes. Explosive Gases Can Cause Bli[...]

ASSEMBL Y 10 F-040717L 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. W ARNING: Before doing any assembly [...]

ASSEMBL Y 11 F-040717L 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 2). 2. If the battery is put into service before the battery date , the batte[...]

ASSEMBL Y 12 F-040717L HOW TO INST ALL THE SEA T Us e the fasteners shown below to install the seat . The fasteners are shown at full size. (A) 1001054 (B) 17x47 1. Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. 2. Align the holes in the seat hinge to the holes in the seat (Figure 4). Fasten the seat to the seat hinge with the fasteners as shown. [...]

ASSEMBL Y 13 F-040717L 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. N[...]

OPERA TION 14 F-040717L Figure 7 Ignition Headlight Switch Parking Brake Lever Lift Lever Throttle Control Lever Blade Rotation Control Shift Lever Clutch / Brake Pedal LOCA TION OF CONTROLS BLADE RO T A TION CONTROL: Use the blade rotation control to start and stop the rotation of the blade. CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL: T he pedal has two functions. The [...]

OPERA TION 15 F-040717L 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. For all pull-be[...]

OPERA TION 16 F-040717L HOW TO SET THE P ARKING BRAKE 1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 9). 3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever . Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit. 4. T o release the parking brake, completely push the clutch/b[...]

OPERA TION 17 F-040717L HOW TO OPERA TE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING W ARNING: The defl ec tor is a safety device. Do not r e- move the deflector . The deflector forces the dis- charged material toward the ground. Always keep the deflector in the down position. If the deflector is dam- aged, replace the deflector with an original equipment part from an a[...]

OPERA TION 18 F-040717L BEFORE ST ARTING THE ENGINE CHECK THE OIL NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with SAE 30 weight oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. 1. Make sure the unit is level. NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs. 2. Clean the area around the dipstick. Remove the dipstick. Wipe [...]

OPERA TION 19 F-040717L 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 . 3. If the engine will not start, first make sure the wire is attached to the spark plug. 4.[...]

MAINTENANCE 20 F-040717L MAINTENANCE CHART PROCEDURE EACH USE FIRST 2 HOURS EVER Y 25 HOURS EVER Y 50 HOURS EVER Y 100 HOURS BEFORE STORAGE Blade, Inspect and Sharpen √ Blade Rotation Control, Check √ M Brake, Check √ M O W Clutch, Check √ W E T ires, Check √ √ E R Battery , Check and Charge √ √ Battery , Clean √ √ Lubrication *[...]

MAINTENANCE 21 F-040717L 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. If you keep the blade sharp and inspect the[...]

MAINTENANCE 22 F-040717L HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROT A TION CONTROL W ARNING: T o prevent an injury , the blade rotation control must operate correctly . 1. Stop the engine. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 2. Before you adjust the blade rotation control , check and level the mower housing. See “How T o Level The Mower Housing.” Make su[...]

MAINTENANCE 23 F-040717L 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. If the rear wheels rotate, adjust or replace the brake pads. Adjust the drive brake as follows. 1. The location of the drive brake is on the right si[...]

MAINTENANCE 24 F-040717L MAINTENANCE FREE BA TTER Y HOW TO REMOVE THE BA TTER Y T o charge or clean the battery , remove the battery from the unit as follows. W ARNING: T o prevent sparks, disconnect the black battery cable from the negative (-) terminal before you disconnect the red cable. W ARNING: The battery contains sulfuric acid which is harm[...]

MAINTENANCE 25 F-040717L WHERE TO LUBRICA TE Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil. Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown. 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. Do not lubricate the nylon bearings for the front wheel[...]

MAINTENANCE 26 F-040717L HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING 1. Move the lift lever to the lowest position. 2. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. 3. Remove the hair pins and the washers from the adjusting rods (Figure 21). See illustrations “C” and “D”. 4. Remove the hair pins and the washers from the suspension link and[...]

MAINTENANCE 27 F-040717L 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. Remove the spark plug wire to prevent the engine from starting by accident. 1. Make sure[...]

MAINTENANCE 28 F-040717L 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. Completely push the pedal forward and engage the parking brake. 3. Remove the idler pulley (Figure 25). 4. Loosen the belt guides that are around the drive pulley . 5. Remove the mo[...]

MAINTENANCE 29 F-040717L 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 28). 3. Pull the belt retainer away from the right mandrel pulley and remove the mower drive belt . 4.[...]

MAINTENANCE 30 F-040717L 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 29). 2. Fasten the front wheel with washer and cotter pin. Bend the ends of the cotter pin[...]

MAINTENANCE 31 F-040717L 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 31). Figure 31 Automotive Fuse HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB 1. Raise the tractor hood. 2 . Tu rn the light socket until the tabs on the socket[...]

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 32 F-040717L 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. Replace the fuel filter . 4. Remove the spark plug(s). Move the throttle to the SLOW posi- [...]

F-040717L 33 Only use a factory repair part. Repair parts, except for the engine or the transmission, are available from the store where th e unit was purchased, a service shop recommended by the store, or an authorized service shop found in the yellow pages of the telephone directory . If you cannot get a repair part or service as described above,[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 387002x92A 34 F-040717L CHASSIS & HOOD 26 15 26 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 22 23 26 27 26 26 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 35 44 25 25 25 24 32 41 26 1 2 45 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 39 35 40 46 47[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 387002x92A 35 F-040717L CHASSIS & HOOD Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 1 690566 Seat 2 094154E701 Support, Seat 3 094057 Spring, Seat 4 26x229 Screw 5 017x49 W asher 6 1001054 Bolt, Wing 7 009x56 Bolt 8 094156 Z Rod, Pivot 9 009x55 Bolt, Shoulder 10 094155 Z W asher 1 1 164x31 Spring, Compression 1[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 387002x92A 36 F-040717L MOTION DRIVE 24 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 55 21 23 22 25 39 40 41 45 46 49 44 1 3 5 7 6 8 9 3 4 47 52 2 9 1 3 30 3 3 51 35 48 31 32 33 26 27 14 50 29 28 34 34a 36 37 38 35 14 53 54[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 387002x92A 37 F-040717L MOTION DRIVE Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 1 091754 Guide, Belt 2 015x84 Locknut, Flange 3 015x79 Nut, Flange 4 01x155 Bolt, Hex 5 091079 Grip 6 26x214 Screw 7 091727E701 Rod, Control -Park Brake 8 091825E701 Guide, Bracket 9 26x249 Screw 10 021544 Clutch and Brake Pedal 1 1 0[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 387002x92A 38 F-040717L STEERING 1 4 6 7 8 6 10 10 11 13 14 16 17 6 6 6 18 19 20 20 2 22 35 26 25 23 24 22 21 29 27 31 19 38 37 29 28 21 21 6 9 32 32 12 33 33 15 34 30 11 35 3 5 2 2 39[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 387002x92A 39 F-040717L STEERING Key No. Part No. Description 1 094134 Wheel, Steering 2 094131 Pin, Retainer 3 01 1x28 Ring, E 4 1001705 Post, Steering 5 17x1 18 W asher 6 26x249 Screw 7 1001704E701 Bracket, Sector 8 1401099 Gear , Pinion 9 1401098 Bearing 10 001x84 Bolt, Hex 1 1 015x84 Locknut, Flange 12 092564 Spacer 13 1001[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 387002x92A 40 F-040717L MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION 1 2 3 4 5 3 6 7 8 6 6 6 10 10 11 13 9 15 14 11 13 9 22 18 13 13 20 19 13 9 28 13 30 27 26 25 24 23 29 17 33 12 13 21 30 30 30[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 387002x92A 41 F-040717L MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION Key No. Part No. Description 1 092698 Grip 2 091781 Z Control, Blade Rotation 3 0025x3 Bolt, Hex 4 015x67 Locknut, Hex 5 100171 1E701 Lever Assembly , Switch 6 002x53 Bolt, Carriage 7 166x32 Spring, T orsion 8 092066E701 Bracket, Rear Hanger 9 015x79 Nut, Flange 10 092131 Nut, Ad[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 387002x92A 42 F-040717L MOWER HOUSING 1 3 48 1 3 7 51 6 9 9 8 45 21 12 59 11 14 13 25 17 51 19 20 15 32 16 13 8 10 23 29 18 20 19 30 9 9 14 31 5 27 28 61 26 8 10 4 34 9 24 14 25 5 33 9 40 4 25 58 36 44 46 41 38 39 18 37 37 43 49 42 37 49 49 52 53 54 55 56 50 49 52 53 54 55 56 9 14 15 18 23 22 60 9 35 37 37 9 36 47[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 387002x92A 43 F-040717L MOWER HOUSING Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 1 15x140 Nut, Hex 3 092851 Pulley , Jackshaft 4 015x84 Locknut, Flange 5 092850 Spacer 6 037x63 Belt, Blade Drive 7 690387 Pulley , Idler 8 030x20 Pin, Cotter 9 015x88 Locknut, Flange 10 017x47 W asher 1 1 092186E701 Brake Assembly ,[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 387002x92A 44 F-040717L ENGINE MOUNT 1 9 10 30 31 9e 9f 9a 9d 9b 9b 9c 2 3 4 5 32 12 11 13 6 7 8 11 14 21[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 387002x92A 45 F-040717L ENGINE MOUNT Key No. Part No. Description 1 092317 Fuel Cap ** 2 092342 Fuel T ank 3 095197 Hose Clamp ** 4 7601033 Fuel Line (Must cut to length) ** 5 095197 Hose Clamp ** 6 26x201 Screw 7 092331E245 Support, Dash 8 1001689 Throttle Control 9 - - - - - Engine 9a 1001720 Muf fler 9b 091309 Gasket, Muffle[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 387002x92A 46 F-040717L ELECTRICAL SYSTEM YELLOW YELLOW ORANGE BLACK ORANGE RED RED RED BLACK BLACK YELLOW ORANGE WHITE ST ARTER ST ART SWITCH S TAT O R DIODE RED DC OUTPUT BLACK AC OUTPUT HEADLIGHT HARNESS SP ARK PLUG ARMA TURE SOLENOID ORANGE SEA T SWITCH HARNESS CLUTCH BRAKE SWITCH RED RED 15 AMP FUSE YELLOW YELLOW 1 3 4 5 6[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 387002x92A 47 F-040717L ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Key No. Part No. Description 1 250x92 Harness, Light Wire 092372 Socket, Light 090084 Bulb, Light 2 250x122 Harness, Chassis Wire 3 092377 Switch, Ignition 020729 Key , Ignition 091489 Nut, Hex 091488 Cap, Ignition 4 024273 Switch, Limit 5 302031 Fuse 407078 Holder , Fuse 6 094613 Solen[...]

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INDEX 51 F-040717L A Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 22 Clutch, 23 Drive Brake, 23 Mower Housing, Level, 27 Attachments, 15, 52 B Battery Charge, 24 Check, 1 1 Clean, 24 Emergency Start, 18 Install, 1 1 Removal, 24 Storage, 31 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 23 Replace, 28 Mower Drive Adjust, 22 Replace, 29 Blade Inspect, 21 Remove And Install, 21 Sh[...]

52 F-040717L 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 . See the Store or Dealer where you purchased your Lawn T ractor . If you are unable to obtain the necessary information, contact the Central Parts Distribution Center for your area as [...]