Murray 387004x48A Instruction Book Download Page 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY

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RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER

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SAFETY RULES

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INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS

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ASSEMBLY

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PARTS BAG - CONTENTS

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MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY

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HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT

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HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE STEERING WHEEL

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IMPORTANT!  BEFORE YOU START MOWING

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HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE

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CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE MOWER HOUSING

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CHECK THE TIRES

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OPERATION

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

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ATTACHMENTS

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HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL

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HOW TO USE THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL

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HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER

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HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE

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HOW TO CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT

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HOW TO STOP THE UNIT

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HOW TO TRANSPORT THE UNIT

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HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING

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HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

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HOW TO START THE ENGINE

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HOW TO START WITH A WEAK BATTERY

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OPERATING TIPS

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MOWING AND BAGGING TIPS

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MAINTENANCE

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MAINTENANCE CHART

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HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER

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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE BLADE

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HOW TO SHARPEN THE BLADE

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HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL

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HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE

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HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CLUTCH

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MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY

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HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY

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WHERE TO LUBRICATE

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HOW TO CHECK THE FUEL FILTER

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CHECK THE TIRES

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HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING

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HOW TO INSTALL THE MOWER HOUSING

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HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING

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HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT

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HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT

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HOW TO INSTALL THE WHEELS

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HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE

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HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB

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HOW TO CLEAN THE MOWER HOUSING

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STORAGE (OVER 30 DAYS)

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

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HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

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SLOPE GUIDE

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INDEX

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LAWN TRACTOR ACCESSORIES

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MURRAY, INC. 

Two Year Limited Warranty 

Murray, 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, this warranty does not cover engines,
accessories (such as snow blowers, snow blades, grass baggers and plows), transmissions, batteries and Normal Wear Parts
(except as noted below) or transaxles as the companies that manufacture these items furnish their own warranties and provide
service through their authorized field service facilities. For additional information, see the warranties covering these particular
parts. If you are uncertain whether your unit contains or is equipped with one or more of these parts, consult your dealer prior
to purchase. Subject to the terms and conditions noted in this 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 proves defective within ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, we will replace it without charge. If
the battery proves defective after (90) days but within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of purchase, we will replace
it for a charge of one half (1/2) of the retail price of the battery in effect at the time of return.
Normal Wear Parts are defined as belts, blades, blade adapters, pneumatic tires, headlights and seat covers. These parts are
warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship as delivered with the product. Any claim for repair or replacement
of Normal Wear Parts must be made within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase. No claims involving damage caused from
material use, abuse or misuse will be honored.
This Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty is your exclusive remedy; however, this warranty is void or does not apply
to any unit that has been tampered with, altered, misused, abused or used for rental or other commercial and/or professional
(non-homeowner)  uses. Your warranty does not cover minor  mechanical adjustments which are not due to any defect in material
or workmanship. For assistance in making such adjustments, consult your Instruction Book.
To make a claim under this Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty, return the unit (or if authorized in advance, the defective
part) along with your proof of purchase to an Authorized Service Center near you. To locate the nearest Authorized Service
Center, call the Central Parts Distributor for your area shown in the list provided with your unit or check the Yellow Page listings
in your local telephone directory. If you return the entire unit, we will repair the unit. If we authorize the return of the defective
part only, we will either replace or repair the part. In the case of a defect in a transmission or differential (as distinguished from
a transaxle), the entire transmission or differential must be returned since they do not include user serviceable parts.
This Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.

 

This Limited Warranty is given in lieu of all other expressed and implied warranties including the

implied warranty of merchantability and warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. If you need additional information
on this written warranty or assistance in obtaining service, write or call: MURRAY, INC., Outdoor Power Equipment, Customer
Service Department, P.O. Box 268, Brentwood, Tennessee  37027.   (1-800-251-8007)

Summary of Contents for 387004x48A

Page 1: ...n 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 ASSEMBLY OPER...

Page 2: ...noted in this 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 even...

Page 3: ...mpletely full D Drain fuel 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...

Page 4: ...e watchful care of another responsible adult 2 Be alert and turn the engine off if children enter the area 3 Before and when backing look behind and down for small children 4 Never carry children or a...

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: ...rk plug NOTE In this instruction book left and right describe the loca tion of a part with the operator on the seat NOTE Torque is measured in foot pounds metric N m This measurement describes how tig...

Page 11: ...ery tilts more than 45 degrees battery acid can leak from the battery Figure 1 SIDE VIEW Battery Clamp UP Operating Position DOWN Removal Position HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY 1 Install the battery tray...

Page 12: ...sting Hole Seat Hinge A B 4 Slide the tube into the console Figure 6 Make sure the end of the tube fits over the steering bushing HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE STEERING WHEEL Fasteners are not required to assem...

Page 13: ...RTANT 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 exhaust system is e...

Page 14: ...d function is a brake 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 SWIT...

Page 15: ...attachment 1 Before you start the engine make sure the blade rotation con trol is in the DISENGAGE position 2 Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position to rotate the blade s Note If the...

Page 16: ...e the lift lever forward to lower the mower housing and back to raise the mower housing 3 When you ride on a sidewalk or road move the lift lever to the highest position and move the blade rotation co...

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: ...resence system that includes a sensor switch mounted in the seat These components tell the elec trical system if the operator is sitting on the seat This system will stop the engine when the operator...

Page 19: ...air pressure PSI 3 Every time you use the unit check 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...

Page 20: ...on to keep the unit in good operat ing condition WARNING Before you make an inspection adjust ment or repair to the unit disconnect the wire to the spark plug Remove the wire from the spark plug to pr...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...t press tightly against the pulleys replace the mower drive belt and repeat steps 1 7 Then complete the remaining steps Correct replacement parts and assistance are available from an authorized servic...

Page 23: ...move forward Check the clearance at the rear of the pedal Figure 17 If the motion drive belt is loose the clearance will be less than 3 16 inch and the clutch will slip Adjust the clutch as follows W...

Page 24: ...n leak from the battery HOW TO CLEAN THE BATTERY 1 Remove the battery 2 Wash the battery with a solution of one gallon of water and four tablespoons of baking soda sodium bicarbonate Make sure the sol...

Page 25: ...OTE Before you 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 20 Repl...

Page 26: ...r 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 illustration F 4 Make sure the mower drive belt is between the stac...

Page 27: ...housing at point B will be from 0 to 1 2 0 mm to 12 mm higher than the back of the mower housing at point D SIDE VIEW Measure from the bottom of the mower housing LEVEL SURFACE B A D C Figure 22 1 Dis...

Page 28: ...igure 26 Install the motion drive belt on the top 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 hole in the frame for the s...

Page 29: ...lt around the right mandrel pulley 6 Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley Put the flat side of the mower drive belt around the idler pulley 7 Put the belt around the left mandrel pulley 8...

Page 30: ...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 30 2 Mount the square key in the key slot See Figure 30 3 Make sure the valve...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...enue 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 Ville St Laurent 234 Migneron Street Ville St Laurent...

Page 34: ...PARTS MODEL 387004x48A 34 F 040733L 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 48 40 46 4...

Page 35: ...09x47 Screw 20 092328E245 Fender 21 1001646E245 Console Assembly 22 26x263 Screw 23 070138 Dash Panel 24 092399 Bearing Steering 25 26x239 Screw 26 26x270 Screw 27 092331E245 Support Dash 29 092815E24...

Page 36: ...L 387004x48A 36 F 040733L 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 3...

Page 37: ...er 25 037x61 Belt Motion Drive 26 091995 Knob Shift Lever 27 091805 Z Lever Shift 28 091806 Z Yoke Shift 29 17x148 Washer 30 092694E701 Plate Belt Guide 31 06x105 Bolt Hex 32 018x32 Lockwasher 33 017x...

Page 38: ...PAIR PARTS MODEL 387004x48A 38 F 040733L 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 3...

Page 39: ...092529E701 Support Rear Axle 18 090038E701 Rod Tie 19 030x49 Pin Cotter 20 092527 Bearing 21 017x57 Washer 22 030x20 Pin Cotter 23 17x113 Washer 24 091828E701 Spindle Assembly Right 25 092518E701 Spi...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS MODEL 387004x48A 40 F 040733L 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...

Page 41: ...lange 10 092131 Nut Adjusting 11 092133E701 Bracket Adjuster Rod 12 17x124 Washer 13 0031x4 Pin Hair 14 17x122 Washer 15 090827 Z Pin Pull 17 091787E701 Lever Lower Blade Control 18 091795 Z Rod Blade...

Page 42: ...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 5...

Page 43: ...33E701 Crank Bell 27 009x39 Bolt Shoulder 28 092032E701 Arm Assembly Idler 29 091741E701 Plate Adjuster 30 091792E701 Cover Pulley 31 091797 Z Guide Belt 32 091813E701 Bracket Assembly Left Lifter 33...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS MODEL 387004x48A 44 F 040733L ENGINE MOUNT 1 9 10 30 31 9e 9f 9a 9d 9b 9b 9c 2 3 4 5 32 12 13 6 7 8 11 14 21...

Page 45: ...h 8 1001689 Throttle Control 9 Engine 9a 1001720 Muffler 9b 091309 Gasket Muffler 9c 1001737 Adapter Muffler 9d 06x103 Screw Adapter 9e 009x59 Bolt Muffler 9f 092378 Lock Screw 10 0025x7 Bolt Engine M...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS MODEL 387004x48A 46 F 040733L ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 94159 24x30 24x29 94613 250x92 92377 MAIN HARNESS 250x122 LIGHT HARNESS 250x92 24273 21075 24273 24x29 1 3 2 4 5 6 8 10 7 11...

Page 47: ...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 Solenoid 26x229 Screw Mounting 15x1...

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Page 49: ...NOTES 49 F 040733L...

Page 50: ...NOTES 50 F 040733L...

Page 51: ...ntrol 22 Clutch 23 Drive Brake 23 Filter Fuel 25 Fuse 31 Headlight 31 Install Wheels 30 Lubrication 25 Mower Housing Clean 31 Install 26 Level 27 Remove 26 Muffler 20 Storage 31 Maintenance Chart 20 M...

Page 52: ...epair Parts Book LAWN SWEEPER Model No 24720 SNOW BLADE Model No 24476 SNOW THROWER Model No 24577 Made in U S A GRASS BAGGER Model No 24740 7 Bushel Capacity For 38 40 and 42 38 MULCHER KIT Model No...

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