Murray 461000x8A, Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...must be included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed PRODUCT INFORMATION Read and keep this book for future reference This book contains important information on SAFETY PREPARATION OP...

Page 2: ...Limited Warranty we shall at our option repair or replace at no cost to the original purchaser any part covered by this Limited Warranty during the applicable warranty period In the event the battery...

Page 3: ...for off season storage D Use only unleaded gasoline D Service the air cleaner regularly D Change oil regularly Use 10W 30 oil in summer D Tune up the engine regularly D Keep equipment in efficient op...

Page 4: ...in where you last saw them 1 Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of another responsible adult 2 Be alert and turn the engine off if children enter the area 3 Before and when...

Page 5: ...on Never let another person ride with you on the unit or on any accessories A passenger will make the unit harder to control block the visibility or distract the operator and is dangerous to the opera...

Page 6: ...he mower is not correctly assembled not operated correctly or not regularly serviced the mower can be dangerous The most important rule to follow is always use good judgement and common sense Mow safe...

Page 7: ...the grass bagger always stop the engine Before each use of the grass bagger check for cracks wear or deterioration Before you use the grass bagger replace a damaged part with a replacement part appro...

Page 8: ...tments or repairs without stopping the engine Disconnect the spark plug wire F On or near roads watch out for traffic Direct discharge away from roads F When mowing avoid areas where traction is unsur...

Page 9: ...standers Away Read User Instructions Before Operating This Machine 8 WARNING Do Not Use This Machine On Slopes Greater Than 15 Degrees 9 DANGER Keep People Especially Children Away From Unit 10 DANGER...

Page 10: ...ction book left and right describe the loca tion of a part with the operator on the seat WARNING Before doing any assembly or mainte nance to the mower remove the wire from the spark plug PARTS BAG CO...

Page 11: ...e adjusted loosen the two wing bolts Slide the seat forward or backward along the seat adjusting holes as shown Tighten the wing bolts A Figure 1 Seat Seat Adjusting Hole Seat Hinge A B HOW TO ASSEMBL...

Page 12: ...an explosion 1 Remove the battery and battery tray 2 Remove the protective caps from the battery terminals 3 Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery Charge at a rate of 6 amperes for one h...

Page 13: ...aintenance IMPORTANT This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and must not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exha...

Page 14: ...HEADLIGHT SWITCH The headlight switch is the first part of the ignition switch To use the lights with the engine running turn the key to the position for the lights IGNITION SWITCH Use the ignition sw...

Page 15: ...de Rotation Control Engage Position Disengage Position Figure 5 2 Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position to rotate the blade s NOTE If the engine stops when you engage the blade s the...

Page 16: ...orward to lower the mower housing and back to raise the mower housing Figure 7 2 When you ride on a sidewalk or road move the lift lever to the highest position and move the blade rotation control to...

Page 17: ...ift lever to another speed setting 9 Make sure the level of cut is still correct After you mow a short distance look at the area that was cut If the mower housing does not cut level see the instructio...

Page 18: ...anent damage can occur CARBURETOR The factory settings for the carburetor are for most conditions If the engine is operated under the following conditions you can adjust the carburetor mixture To adju...

Page 19: ...k the blade If the blade is bent or damaged immediately replace the blade Also make sure the nut for the blade is tight 4 Keep the blade s sharpened Worn blades will cause the ends of the grass to tur...

Page 20: ...sing Figure 10 3 Attach wingnuts B and carriage bolts A to the mulcher plate for future use IMPORTANT There are several different types of grass Some types of grass are more difficult to cut If you re...

Page 21: ...rnings in the Owner s Manual Add fuel stabilizer Refer to the Engine Owner s Manual Prepare battery for storage a Remove from unit b Fully charge c Move to cool dry place GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1 The...

Page 22: ...cut correctly and can cause an accident 8 Fasten the blade with the original washers and nut Make sure the outside rim of the Belleville washer is against the blade Figure 12 WARNING Always keep the...

Page 23: ...replace the mower drive belt See How To Replace The Mower Drive Belt If replacing the belt does not correct the problem take the unit to an authorized service center 8 Move the blade rotation control...

Page 24: ...p when 1 going up a hill 2 pulling a heavy load or 3 the unit will not move forward Adjust the belt as follows WARNING Before you make an inspection adjust ment or repair to the unit disconnect the wi...

Page 25: ...harmful to the skin eyes and clothing If the acid gets on the body or clothing wash with water 1 Disconnect the black cable from the negative terminal Figure 20 2 Disconnect the red cable from the pos...

Page 26: ...u replace the fuel filter or the fuel line the fuel tank must be empty If the fuel filter is dirty the engine will run rough and have less performance Remove the old filter Figure 22 Replace the old f...

Page 27: ...er drive belt is against the stack pulley Also make sure the mower drive belt is not twisted 3 Attach the front hanger to the axle support with the hanger rod Fasten with the fasteners as shown See il...

Page 28: ...m starting by accident 1 Remove the gauge wheels Figure 25 2 Mow a short distance on a flat level area to check the level of cut and the height of cut Look at the height of cut position number on the...

Page 29: ...6 Loosen the left and right adjuster knobs Figure 29 Push down on each side of the mower housing Make sure both sides of the mower housing are setting on a flat surface Also make sure the lift links a...

Page 30: ...he shift link Figure 33 Pull the motion drive belt over the shifter bracket Hair Pin Shift Link Shifter Bracket Figure 33 8 To remove the motion drive belt from the stack pulley pull the front end of...

Page 31: ...Make sure the motion drive belt is inside all the belt guides Figure 31 Figure 32 7 Attach the shift link to the shifter bracket with a hair pin Figure 33 See How To Adjust The Shift Lever 8 Attach t...

Page 32: ...l HOW TO REPLACE THE SECONDARY MOWER DRIVE BELT 1 Remove the mower housing See the instructions on How To Remove The Mower Housing 2 Remove the primary mower drive belt from the stack pulley 3 Remove...

Page 33: ...ke sure the washer hold the hub caps in place Rear Wheel 1 Install the washers and spacer onto the axle as shown in Figure 39 2 Mount the square key in the key slot See Figure 39 3 Make sure the valve...

Page 34: ...he lever for the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position 4 Again clean the top of the mower housing 5 After you cut the grass clean the bottom of the mower housing STORAGE over 30 days At the...

Page 35: ...tank Clean the fuel line Replace the fuel filter PROBLEM A hot engine causes a decrease in power 1 Clean the air screen 2 Check the oil 3 Adjust the carburetor 4 Replace the fuel filter PROBLEM Exces...

Page 36: ...NOTES 36 F 030718L...

Page 37: ...ADA POWER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED Mississauga 161 Watline Avenue Mississauga Ontario L4Z 1P2 905 890 6900 1 800 861 9559 Edmonton 101 10411 178th Street Edmonton Alberta T5S 1R5 780 453 5791 1 800 861 9559...

Page 38: ...PARTS MODEL 461000x8A 38 F 030718L SEAT DECK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 5 4 15 16 17 18 17 19 20 18 21 22 23 24 19 25 26 27 28 29 19 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 46 47 47 44 51...

Page 39: ...Screw 26x249 20 Grip 092698 21 Handle PTO 094217 Z 22 Screw 0025x3 23 Paddle Switch 094022 Z 24 Lever PTO 094017 Z 25 Nut 015x84 26 Link PTO 094004Z 27 Shoulder Bolt 009x39 28 Washer 017x57 29 Pin Co...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS MODEL 461000x8A 40 F 030718L HOOD AND DASH 23 1 2 3 4 2 2 2 5 6 7 8 8 7 9 2 10 13 12 13 4 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 13 22 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 30 30 30...

Page 41: ...10 Plate Dash 094221E700 12 Hood 093215E700 13 Bolt Shoulder 009x47 14 Grille Includes Lens 093149 15 Lens Right 093139 17 Brace Grille 093190 18 Rod Pivot 093137 Z 19 Pin Hair 0031x4 20 Container Bat...

Page 42: ...0x8A 42 F 030718L MOTION DRIVE 1 2 3 10 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 55 9 10 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 24 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 24 48 49 50 24 22 51 57 24...

Page 43: ...26 Cap Hub 094618 27 E Ring 011x23 28 Washer 17x193 29 Stem Valve 024373 30 Wheel and Tire 093263 601 31 Tire 091923 Tube 407049 32 Latch Parking Brake 094045 Z 33 Pedal 021544 34 Belt Drive 037x68 35...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS MODEL 461000x8A 44 F 030718L For information on Replacement Parts see the Central Parts Distributor in your area...

Page 45: ...on Part No 1 Bolt Shoulder 009x62 2 Nut Lock 15x111 3 Nut Flange 015x79 4 Guide Screw 094384 5 Link Left Drag 690146E700 6 Washer 17x168 7 Nut Flange 015x84 8 Link Right Drag 690145E700 9 Bolt 001x84...

Page 46: ...et Rear Hanger 690067E700 2 Nut Flange 15x118 3 Axle Assembly 1001460E701 4 Pin Hair 030x49 5 Washer 017x75 6 Bearing Spindle 093058 7 Fitting Lub Included with Key number 3 092530 8 Hanger Left Deck...

Page 47: ...REPAIR PARTS MODEL 461000x8A 47 F 030718L ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 8 9 6 6 10 11 12 13 11 6 14 15 16 16 18 19 20 21 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 30 31 6 32 33 6 34 35 36 37 1...

Page 48: ...ut to length 7601033 16 Clamp 095197 18 Pipe Oil Drain 092279 19 Cap Oil Drain 021651 20 Bolt 0025x7 21 Spacer 093077 22 Pulley Stack 690225 23 Washer 17x170 24 Lockwasher 019x35 25 Bolt 01x140 26 Gas...

Page 49: ...HITE STARTER START SWITCH STATOR DIODE RED DC OUTPUT BLACK AC OUTPUT HEADLIGHT HARNESS SPARK PLUG ARMATURE SOLENOID ORANGE YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW NO NC SEAT SWITCH HARNESS NC PTO SWITCH CLUTCH BRAKE SWI...

Page 50: ...ch Ignition 092556 Key Ignition 020729 Nut Hex 091489 Cap Ignition 091488 4 Switch Limit 094136 5 Fuse 302031 Holder Fuse 407078 6 Solenoid 094613 Screw Mounting 26x229 Locknut 15x116 7 Cable Battery...

Page 51: ...REPAIR PARTS MODEL 461000x8A 51 F 030718L MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION 1 2 3 5 6 7 6 3 1 2 8 9 7 5 7 9 8 17 7 10 11 12 13 20 12 13 11 10 7 14 15 16 17 18 25 14 24 22 23 14 21 22 21 26 27 28 20...

Page 52: ...ket Rear Suspension 690578E701 10 Bolt Gauge Wheel 094025 11 Wheel 092683 12 Pin Hair 031x11 13 Washer 017x91 14 Washer 17x103 15 Pin Cotter 030x49 16 Rod Deflector 092159 Z 17 Push On Cap 028x23 18 R...

Page 53: ...0718L BLADE DRIVE 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 43 4 5 3 6 8 18 15 9 10 11 8 12 14 30 13 15 16 28 15 23 21 22 24 19 8 11 20 15 26 25 22 27 34 29 22 3 22 33 22 29 15 22 22 32 3 22 22 31 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 36 37 38 3...

Page 54: ...19 Screw 26x277 20 Cover Left Pulley 094645E701 21 Arm Assembly Idler 690579E700 22 Bolt 0025x7 23 Pin Cotter 030x20 24 Bracket Brake Plate 094602E701 25 Screw 26x249 26 Brake Assembly Left 094640E70...

Page 55: ...Hinge 092104E701 5 Spring Left 166x43 6 Nut Flange 015x79 7 Nut Flange 015x84 8 Bracket Bell Crank 094601E701 9 Nut Flange 015x88 10 Bracket Left Lifter 094600E700 11 Bracket Left Gauge Wheel 094919E7...

Page 56: ...Plate Engine 094006E700 9 Nut 015x88 10 Bracket PTO Crank 094005E700 11 Bolt Carriage 002x87 12 Washer 017x57 13 Crank PTO 690394E701 14 Lever Brake Clutch 094038E700 15 Washer 17x152 16 Nut 015x41 1...

Page 57: ...15x84 5 Washer 17x168 6 Link Lift Handle 690122E700 7 Pin Hair 0031x4 8 Assembly Lifter 1001111E701 9 Bracket Left Transaxle 690065E700 10 Bracket Lift Pivot 094015E700 11 Bolt Shoulder 009x53 13 Spac...

Page 58: ...NOTES 58 F 030718L...

Page 59: ...59 F 030718L...

Page 60: ...ation Control 23 Clutch 24 Drive Brake 24 Filter Fuel 26 Fuse 34 Headlight 34 Install Wheels 33 Lubrication 26 Mower Housing Clean 34 Install 27 Level 29 Remove 27 Muffler 21 Storage 34 Maintenance Ch...

Page 61: ...ed in your Repair Parts Book LAWN SWEEPER Model No 24720 SNOW BLADE Model No 24478 TIRE CHAINS Model No 24820 For 23 inch tires SNOW THROWER Model No 24582 Made in U S A CULTIVATOR Model No 24650 FRON...