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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

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F–000704L

PROBLEM: The engine will not start.

1.

Follow the steps, “How To Start The Engine” in this book.

2.

Electric–Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten 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-
tion. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Try to start the en-
gine several times. Install the spark plug.

5.

Replace the spark plug.

6.

Adjust the carburetor.

PROBLEM: The engine will not turn over.

1.

Follow the steps, “How To Start The Engine” in this book.

2.

Electric–Start Models: Check the level of the acid in the battery.
If needed, add water. Charge the battery.

3.

Replace the fuse.

4.

Check the wiring harness for damage or a loose connection.
Repair the damaged wire.

5.

Electric–Start Models: replace the solenoid. Recoil–Start Mod-
els: replace the module.

PROBLEM: The engine is difficult to start.

1.

Adjust the carburetor.

2.

Replace the spark plug.

3.

Replace the fuel filter.

PROBLEM: The engine does not run smooth or has a
loss of power.

1.

Check the oil.

2.

Clean the air filter.

3.

Clean the air screen.

4.

Replace the spark plug.

5.

The engine is working too hard. Use a lower gear.

6.

Adjust the carburetor.

7.

Replace the fuel filter.

PROBLEM: The engine does not run smooth at fast
speed.

1.

Replace the spark plug.

2.

Adjust the throttle control.

3.

Clean the air filter.

4.

Replace the fuel filter.

PROBLEM: The engine stops when the blades are
engaged.

1.

To activate the seat sensor, always sit in the middle of the seat.

2.

Check the wiring harness for damage or a loose connection.
Repair the damaged wire.

PROBLEM: On slopes, the engine stops.

1.

Mow up and down slopes. Never mow across a slope.

2.

To activate the seat sensor, always sit in the middle of the seat.

PROBLEM: The engine will not idle.

1.

Replace the spark plug.

2.

Clean the air filter.

3.

Adjust the carburetor.

4.

Adjust the throttle control.

5.

Drain the fuel 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: Excessive vibration.

1.

Replace the blade.

2.

Check for loose engine bolts.

3.

Decrease the air pressure in the tires.

4.

Adjust the carburetor.

5.

Check for a damaged belt or damaged pulley. Replace the
damaged parts.

PROBLEM: The grass does not discharge correctly.

1.

Stop the engine. Clean the mower housing.

2.

Raise the height of cut.

3.

Replace or sharpen the blade(s).

4.

Move the shift lever to a slower speed.

5.

Move the throttle control to the FAST position.

6.

Replace the spring for the blade idler.

PROBLEM: The mower housing does not cut level.

1.

Check the air pressure in the tires.

2.

Adjust the level of the mower housing.

3.

Check the front axle. If the front axle does not freely pivot, loos-
en the axle bolt(s).

PROBLEM: The mower blades will not rotate.

1.

Check the mower drive belt. Make sure the belt is installed cor-
rectly.

2.

Replace the mower drive belt.

PROBLEM: The unit will not move when the clutch is
engaged.

1.

Check the motion drive belt. Make sure the belt is installed
correctly.

2.

Adjust the clutch.

3.

Replace the motion drive belt.

PROBLEM: The unit moves slower or stops when the
clutch is engaged.

1.

Adjust the clutch.

2.

Replace the motion drive belt.

PROBLEM: When the clutch/brake pedal is released, belt
noise can be heard.

1.

Temporary belt noise does not change the operation of the unit.
If belt noise is continuous, check the routing of the belt. Make
sure the belt is inside all belt guides.

2.

If the noise is continuous, adjust the clutch.

PROBLEM: The rear wheels spin over uneven terrain.

1.

Check the front axle. If the front axle does not freely pivot, loos-
en the axle bolt(s).

PROBLEM: The transaxle is difficult to shift between
gears with the engine running and the clutch depressed.

1.

Check the clutch adjustment to make sure the belt stops when
the clutch pedal is depressed with the transaxle in (N) neutral.

2.

Check the belt guides around the transaxle drive pulley. Make
sure the belt guides do not touch the pulley.

Summary of Contents for 40508x92A

Page 1: ...ormation Is Necessary When Ordering Parts Or In Case Of Loss Or Theft WHERE PURCHASED DATE PURCHASED Month Day Year MODEL NO DATE OF MANUFACTURE PRODUCT INFORMATION The owner must be certain that all...

Page 2: ...ions 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...

Page 3: ...or Ride on Mowers WARNING This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death...

Page 4: ...children enter the area 3 Before and when backing look behind and down for small children 4 Never carry children or any passengers even with the blades off They may fall off and be seriously injured o...

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: ...ments or repairs without stopping the engine Disconnect the spark plug wire On or near roads watch out for traffic Direct discharge away from roads When mowing avoid areas where traction is unsure Loo...

Page 9: ...ers 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 No S...

Page 10: ...r loose parts are shown below The fasteners are shown full size The quantity is shown in brackets 2x82 2 Carriage Bolt 14x79 2 Wing Nut 17x47Z 2 Washer 20729 1 Keys Ring 94160 2 Knob CHECK THE TIRES C...

Page 11: ...t Seat Adjusting Hole Seat Hinge A B HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE STEERING WHEEL Fasteners are not required to assemble the steering wheel Attach the steering wheel as follows 1 Make sure the front wheels poin...

Page 12: ...able to the negative terminal with the fas teners as shown B A Positive Terminal Black Cable Red Cable Battery Tray A Battery Figure 3 HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE NOTE The engine was shipped from the fa...

Page 13: ...EADLIGHT 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 swi...

Page 14: ...e Position Figure 5 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...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...ase the clutch brake pedal 8 Move the throttle control to the FAST position If you need to go faster or slower stop the unit and move the shift lever to another speed setting 9 Make sure the level of...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...ut 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 10 WARNING Always keep the nu...

Page 21: ...eplace 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 t...

Page 22: ...slip when 1 going up a hill 2 pulling a heavy load or 3 the unit will not move forward Adjust the clutch as follows WARNING Before you make an inspection adjust ment or repair to the unit disconnect t...

Page 23: ...with water 1 Disconnect the black cable from the negative terminal Figure 18 2 Disconnect the red cable from the positive terminal 3 Lift the battery tray and the battery out of the unit HOW TO CLEAN...

Page 24: ...r 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 Replace the old filter with a new filter Use...

Page 25: ...mower 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 Se...

Page 26: ...6 Loosen the left and right adjuster knobs Figure 24 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 27: ...t Figure 28 Pull the motion drive belt over the shifter bracket Adjuster Nut Hair Pin Shift Link Shifter Bracket Motion Drive Belt Figure 28 8 To remove the motion drive belt from the stack pulley pul...

Page 28: ...o make sure the belt is not twisted 6 Make sure the motion drive belt is inside all the belt guides Figure 26 Figure 27 7 Attach the adjuster nut and shift link to the adjuster bracket with a hair pin...

Page 29: ...rive belt Pull the belt retainer away from the right mandrel pulley Put the belt around the right mandrel pulley 6 Pull the belt retainer away from the left mandrel pulley Put the belt around the left...

Page 30: ...ake sure the washer hold the hub caps in place Rear Wheel 1 Mount the square key in the key slot See Figure 34 2 Install the washers and spacer onto the axle as shown in Figure 34 3 Make sure the valv...

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: ...e Tunica Missouri counties Dunkin New Madrid Pemiscot Tennessee Virginia counties Bland Buchanan Dickenson Lee Russell Scott Smyth Tazewell Washington Wise ENGINES SOUTHWEST 1255 North Hearne Shrevepo...

Page 34: ...S MODEL 40508x92A 34 F 000704L CHASSIS HOOD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 24 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 28 20 31 32 33 34 31 35 36 37 38 16 39 40 41 42 16 16 16 43 44 45 16 46 47 16...

Page 35: ...0 22 Screw 9x47 23 Mat Left 94999 24 Mat Right 94998 25 Hood 690608E276 26 Grille 94079E700 27 Lens Left 94081 28 Bezel 94807 Z 29 Lens Right 94080 31 Screw 26x270 32 Screw 26x239 33 Bearing Steering...

Page 36: ...x92A 36 F 000704L MOTION DRIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 21 6 55 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 17 41 18 17 40 39 40 38 45 37 46 49 48 50 53 51 52 47 36 8 10 42 43...

Page 37: ...e 94045 Z 27 Pedal 21544 28 Lever Brake Clutch 94038E700 29 Bracket Pedal 94035E700 30 Belt Motion Drive 37x87 31 Yoke Shift 94031Z 32 Pin Hair 31x6 33 Washer 17x148 34 Spacer 690369 35 Bolt 6x105 36...

Page 38: ...EPAIR PARTS MODEL 40508x92A 38 F 000704L STEERING 1 2 3 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 3...

Page 39: ...7E700 18 Bolt 1x146 19 Pin Cotter 30x49 20 Bearing 690150 21 Spindle Assembly Left 94576E700 22 Bolt 1x111 23 Washer 17x104 24 Washer 17x53 Z 25 Nut Flange 15x84 26 Axle Assembly 94012E700 27 Drag Lin...

Page 40: ...A 40 F 000704L 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 3...

Page 41: ...cket PTO 94018E700 18 Spring 165x119 19 Crank PTO 690394E700 20 Link Lift 690212E700 21 Link Lift Handle 690122E700 22 Washer 17x168 23 Washer 17x57 24 Pin Hair 31x4 25 Washer 17x91 Z 26 Bolt Carriage...

Page 42: ...24 12 7 8 22 20 19 9 5 47 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 7 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...

Page 43: ...ley 94051E700 24 Bolt Shoulder 9x39 25 Arm Idler 690408E700 26 Spring 166x41 27 Pad Assembly Right Brake 94047E700 28 Bracket Assembly Brake 94145E700 29 Spring 166x42 30 Bracket Suspension 94142E700...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS MODEL 40508x92A 44 F 000704L 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...

Page 45: ...unt 25x7 11 Stack Pulley Assembly 690439 Z 12 Lockwasher 19x35 13 Bolt Hex 1x140 14 Washer 17x170 15 Screw 26x249 16 Gasket 91309 17 Muffler 91271 18 Deflector Muffler 94099Z 19 Screw 26x208 20 Bolt H...

Page 46: ...OW YELLOW ORANGE WHITE STARTER START SWITCH STATOR DIODE RED DC OUTPUT BLACK AC OUTPUT HEADLIGHT HARNESS SPARK PLUG ARMATURE SOLENOID ORANGE YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW SEAT SWITCH HARNESS CLUTCH BRAKE SWITC...

Page 47: ...e 250x86 3 Switch Ignition 92377 Key Ignition 20729 Nut Hex 91489 Cap Ignition 91488 4 Switch Limit 94136 5 Fuse 54212 Holder Fuse 407078 6 Solenoid 94613 Screw Mounting 26x229 Locknut 15x116 7 Cable...

Page 48: ...NOTES 48 F 000704L...

Page 49: ...NOTES 49 F 000704L...

Page 50: ...NOTES 50 F 000704L...

Page 51: ...Control 21 Clutch 22 Drive Brake 22 Filter Fuel 24 Fuse 31 Headlight 31 Install Wheels 30 Lubrication 24 Mower Housing Clean 31 Install 25 Level 26 Remove 25 Muffler 19 Storage 31 Maintenance Chart 19...

Page 52: ...ractor If you are unable to obtain the necessary information contact MURRAY INC at 1 800 224 8940 LAWN SWEEPER Model No 24720 SNOW BLADE Model No 24478 SNOW THROWER Model No 24574 Made in U S A 38 MUL...

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