Murray 405000x8B 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 This Instruction Book contains information for several models. [...]

2 F–030745L 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–030745L 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[...]

OWNER’S INFORMA TION 4 F–030745L 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. 19. Do not operate this machine if you are taking drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate t[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 5 F–030745L 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 operat[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 6 F–030745L 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 [...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 7 F–030745L 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[...]

STEPS T O FOLLOW 8 F–030745L 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. Clean off spilled fuel. F Read and follow the Owner ’s Manual, the instructions w[...]

INTERNA TIONAL PICT ORIALS 9 F–030745L 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. Safety W arning Pictorials 1 W arning 2 Shield Eyes. Explosive Gases Can Cause B[...]

ASSEMBL Y 10 F–030745L ASSEMBL Y 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. NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the loca- tion of a part with the operator on the seat. W ARNING: Before doing any [...]

ASSEMBL Y 11 F–030745L HOW TO INST ALL THE SEA T 1. Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. Us e the fasteners shown below to install the seat . The fasteners are shown at full size. (A) 1001054 (B) 17x47 NOTE: Fasteners may be attached to seat for shipping purposes, if so remove fasteners before proceeding. 2. Align the holes in the seat[...]

ASSEMBL Y 12 F–030745L 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 3). 2. If the battery is put into service before the battery date , the bat[...]

ASSEMBL Y 13 F–030745L 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–030745L Figure 4 Throttle Control Lever Blade Rotation Control Clutch / Brake Pedal Lift Lever Shift Lever 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: The pedal has two functions. The first function is a clutch. The second functi[...]

OPERA TION 15 F–030745L 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 trailer [...]

OPERA TION 16 F–030745L HOW TO SET THE P ARKING BRAKE 1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 6). 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[...]

OPERA TION 17 F–030745L 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. If the deflector is dam- aged, replace the deflector with an original equipment part from an[...]

OPERA TION 18 F–030745L 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. 1. Make sure the unit is level. NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the en[...]

OPERA TION 19 F–030745L 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. [...]

MAINTENANCE 20 F–030745L 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–030745L 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 t[...]

MAINTENANCE 22 F–030745L 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. 1. When yo[...]

MAINTENANCE 23 F–030745L 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 [...]

MAINTENANCE 24 F–030745L HOW TO ADJUST THE SHIFT LEVER If the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever does not match neutral on the gearbox, adjust the shift lever as follows. 1. Stop the engine. 2 . Disconnect the adjuster nut from the shifter bracket (Figure 17). 3. Make sure the shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position. 4. Push the unit forward. Mak[...]

MAINTENANCE 25 F–030745L 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. HOW TO CHECK THE FUEL FIL TER NOTE: Before you replac[...]

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 21 MAINTENANCE 26 F–030745L HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING 1. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. 2. Move the lift lever to the level adjustment position (Figure 21). 3. Remove [...]

MAINTENANCE 27 F–030745L 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 su[...]

MAINTENANCE 28 F–030745L HOW TO 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 26). Idler Pulley Motion Drive Belt Loosen The Belt Guides Drive Pulley Figure 26[...]

MAINTENANCE 29 F–030745L INST ALLA TION 1. Slide the motion drive belt between the stack pulley and the belt guides (Figure 29). Install the motion drive belt on the to p pulley of the stack pulley . Make sure the “V” side of the belt is against the pulley . 2. Push the motion drive belt through the opening between the steering plate and the [...]

MAINTENANCE 30 F–030745L 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 32). 3. Pull the belt retainer away from the right mandrel pulley and remove the mower drive belt . [...]

MAINTENANCE 31 F–030745L 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 33). 2. Fasten the front wheel with washer and cotter pin. Bend the ends of the cotter p[...]

MAINTENANCE 32 F–030745L 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 35). Figure 35 Automotive Fuse HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB 1. Raise the tractor hood. 2 . Tur n the light socket until the tabs on the sock[...]

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 33 F–030745L 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 po[...]

F–030745L 34 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 . If you cannot get a repair part or service as described above[...]

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REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 405000x8B 36 F–030745L CHASSIS & HOOD 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 51 31 32 33 34 35 31 36 37 38 16 39 40 41 42 49 16 16 43 44 45 16 46 47 16 16 2 50 70 53 54 55 55 48 16 56[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 405000x8B 37 F–030745L CHASSIS & HOOD Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Seat 690566 2 Cap, Push 0n 028x23 3 Spring 094057 4 Screw 26x229 5 Bolt, Wing 1001054 6 W asher 017x47 Z 7 Bolt, Shoulder 009x56 8 Support, Seat 094154E701 9 Rod, Pivot 094156 Z 10 Bracket, Pivot 1001648E701 1 1 Bolt 001x45 1[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 405000x8B 38 F–030745L MOTION DRIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 14 15 16 60 18 19 20 17 21 6 55 22 23 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 33 35 17 41 29 17 40 39 40 38 45 37 46 49 48 50 53 51 52 47 36 8 61 43 56 44 54 54 5 5 57 34 59 42 58 37 24[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 405000x8B 39 F–030745L MOTION DRIVE Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Bolt, Shoulder 009x39 2 Nut, Hex 015x89 3 Arm, Idler 690173 Z 4 Rod, Clutch 094041 Z 5 Nut 015x79 6 W asher 17x102 7 Grip 092697 8 Pin, Cotter 030x20 9 Lever , Shift 094043 Z 10 W asher 017x47 Z 1 1 Link, Shift 094044 Z 12 Nut, Adj[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 405000x8B 40 F–030745L 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 40 39 34 3 41 43[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 405000x8B 41 F–030745L STEERING Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Wheel, Steering 095336 2 Post, Steering 690337 3 Cap, Steering Wheel 095338 4 Bearing ** 094124 5 Nut, Flange 15x1 1 1 6 Bolt, Shoulder 009x57 7 Gear , Pinion ** 690183 8 Ring, Snap ** 01 1x25 9 Gear , Sector 094121 10 Bearing 094123 1[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 405000x8B 42 F–030745L 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 32 32 38 31 24 30 25 41 43 15 30 31 44 42 24 7 40 39 39 45[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 405000x8B 43 F–030745L MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Grip 092698 2 Handle 094157 Z 3 Pad, Switch 094022 Z 4 Bolt 0025x3 5 Grip 092697 6 Spring 166x40 7 W asher 17x103 8 Handle, Lift 690533 9 Lever , PTO 94017 Z 10 Bolt, Shoulder 009x39 1 1 Pin, Cotter 030x20 12 W asher 01[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 405000x8B 44 F–030745L MOWER HOUSING 52 1 2 55 1 2 3 6 24 4 25 24 12 8 22 20 19 9 54 7 10 13 14 11 15 16 17 51 18 5 22 22 21 23 22 17 33 50 53 14 22 26 5 28 5 48 23 22 17 22 22 6 27 24 26 10 11 8 20 21 5 23 22 30 29 17 14 13 47 15 9 5 19 31 32 33 44 43 42 33 33 34 41 36 42 37 38 39 40 38 39 40 35 37 36 34 33 33 33 5 23 32 45 [...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 405000x8B 45 F–030745L MOWER HOUSING Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Pulley , Jackshaft 092851 2 Nut, Hex 15x140 3 Belt, Mower Drive 037x62 4 Pulley , Idler 690387 5 Nut, Flange 015x84 6 Spacer , Pulley 1001 197 8 Link, Lift 690212E701 9 Pad, Friction 094137 10 Bolt, Shoulder 009x52 1 1 Bracket, Su[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 405000x8B 46 F–030745L ENGINE MOUNT 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 21 22 22 23 23 21 2 3 4 5 26 18 19 20 24 17 16[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 405000x8B 47 F–030745L ENGINE MOUNT Key No. Description Part No. 1 Fuel Cap ** 092317 2 Fuel T ank 690280 3 Hose Clamp ** 095197 4 Fuel Line (Must cut to length) ** 7601033 5 Hose Clamp ** 095197 6 Screw 26x201 7 Plate, Engine 094006E700 8 Throttle Control 092371 9 Engine* ––––– 10 Bolt, Engine Mount 0025x7 1 1 Stac[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 405000x8B 48 F–030745L ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RED RED GREEN GREEN YELLOW YELLOW ORANGE BLACK ORANGE RED RED RED BLACK BLACK YELLOW 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 YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW SEA T SWITCH HARNESS CLUTCH BRAKE S[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 405000x8B 49 F–030745L ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Key No. Description Part No. 1 Harness, Light Wire 250x92 Socket, Light 092372 Bulb, Light 090084 2 Harness, Chassis Wire 250x1 16 3 Switch, Ignition 092377 Key , Ignition 020729 Nut, Hex 091489 Cap, Ignition 091488 4 Switch, Limit 094136 5 Fuse 302031 Holder , Fuse 407078 6 Solenoid 0[...]

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INDEX 51 F–030745L A Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 22 Clutch, 23 Drive Brake, 23 Mower Housing, Level, 27 Shift Lever , 24 Attachments, 15, 52 B Battery Charge, 24 Check, 12 Clean, 24 Install, 12 Removal, 24 Storage, 32 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 23 Replace, 28 Mower Drive Adjust, 22 Replace, 30 Blade Inspect, 21 Remove And Install, 21 Sharp[...]

52 F–030745L 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 a[...]