Murray G4618000 Operator'S Manual Download Page 7

Summary of Contents for G4618000

Page 1: ...Model G461 8000 339587A O_...

Page 2: ...ENGINE IS WARRANTED BY THEIR RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURER AND MURRAY INC ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBIUTY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH ITEMS Warranty service can be arranged for by contacting either a MURRAY INC Authorize...

Page 3: ...equipped with an Internal combustion engine end should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system Is equipped with s s...

Page 4: ...EARING CAUTION BRAKE OPEEATOR S PROTECTION MANUAL DANGERI KEEP DANGER KEEP HANO6 AND FEET HANDS AND FEET AWAY AWAY WARNING THROWN OBJECTS KEEP BYRTANDERS AWAY READ USERS INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING...

Page 5: ...th to the operator or bystanders GENERAL OPERATION 1 Reed understand and follow aU instructions in the Owner s Operator s Manual on the machine the engine and with any attachments before starting 2 On...

Page 6: ...passengers They may fall off and be seriously injures or interfere with the safe operation of the machine 5 Never allow children to operate the machine Instructchildren in the dangers of the machine 6...

Page 7: ...mower is designed to be operated by one person Never let another person ride withyou on the unitor on any accessories A passenger will make the unit harder to control block the visibilityor distract t...

Page 8: ...ildren or anyone not old enough strong enough or that does not have experience Ifthe mower isnotcorrectly assembled not operated correctly or not regularly ser viced the mower can be dangerous The mos...

Page 9: ...t performance Before you attach check or empty the grass catcher alwaysstopthe angina Before each useof thegrass catcher checkfor cracks wearor deterioration Before you use the grass catcher replace a...

Page 10: ...ithout stopping the engine except for carburetor Disconnect the spark plug wire On or near roads watch out for traffic Direct discharge away from roads When mow ng avoid areas where traction s unsure...

Page 11: ...ng wheel and steeringshaft Make sure wheel single wheel spoke points down NOTE Use a small Phillipsscrewdriver witha 114inch shaftto align holes 5 Drive spring pin through holes with a hammer IA When...

Page 12: ...ct seat switohto wire harnass NOTE Ifseat switch is not connected to wire harness engine willstop when mower clutch lever is engaged FIG 3B ASSY 3 Attach wire harness to seat plate with press clip I_V...

Page 13: ...NGINE PULLEY 8 Remove hairpincotters andflat washer from the left and right hand hanger pins RG 6 ASSY remove hitch rod and hairpin cotter from front mounting bracket RG 6A ASSY and lay allparts aside...

Page 14: ...vel position 2 Raise hood to gain access to engine NOTE Raise and lower slowly to avoid personal injuryor damage to tractor 3 Remove oil_i lcep dipstick Clean dipstick with a rag 4 Check oil level Use...

Page 15: ...of cut grass should be removed after each mowing Remove ignitionkey and scrape accumulation offwith a putty knife or similar tool Cleaning of the underside is easier if mower deck is removed See Mowe...

Page 16: ...is used for cutting tail or heavy grass No 3 range is used for average mowing conditions No 4 range is used for light mowing NO 5 range is used for very light mowing on smooth flat surfaces on a 6 sp...

Page 17: ...on until engine Is warmed up and operator Is on seat ready to start mowing Always return lever to DISENGAGE position before dismounting from tractor Cuttlna Haloht Adlustment Lever Used to change heig...

Page 18: ...gine speed This willdepend on the type choke your unit is equipped with 8 To stop engine turn ignitionkey to OFF position I IMPORTANT Move throttle to slow before turning Ignition off to reduce muffle...

Page 19: ...the forward speed can be increased By observing the cutting action of your mower you can determine how fast you can travel Your mower may tend to leave unmowed strips when longand tender grass is bein...

Page 20: ...r Replace FuelFilter CheckBatteryFluidLevel Recharge i Clean BatteryandTerminals AdjustMotionDr_ve BeltTension CheckBrakeOperation CheckTransmission Cooling CheckTire Pressure 10 14 Ibs AdjustMowerDec...

Page 21: ...er first 5 hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter Sea Engine Operating and Mainte nance manual for proper procedure Your unit is equipped with an oil drain plug or an oil drain valve Usa pro...

Page 22: ...ASE _ EVERY 2S NOURS OF OPEUTION HEADUGHT BULB REPLACEMENT FIG 2 MAINT NOTE Du nut remove the plastic headlamp lens when replacing the headlight bulbs 1 Lift hood 2 Turn the headlight harness holding...

Page 23: ...erly reconnect battery cables red to positive black to negative Proper care will lengthen battery life When replacement becomes necessary use battery of same size and type for continued trouble free s...

Page 24: ...guide and pulley LAWN TRACTOR DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Your lawn tractor uses v belts made of special compounds If any belt becomes worn or breaks replace with original equipment belt see Repair Parts...

Page 25: ...r UNT 1 Remove mower deck see Mower Deck Removal para graph inthis section 2 Remove mower deck belt guards 3 Note position of belt retainer on idler pulley 1 and 2 so that retainer can be repositioned...

Page 26: ...rews counterclockwise When replacing blades be sure allparts are reassembled in proper order see Repair Parts section manual or severe vibration will occur Bent tip edges of blades must be up toward t...

Page 27: ...asoline from tank and run en gine until carburetor Is dry 2 Remove bsttery see BAI rERY REMOVAL paragraph In MAINTENANCE eectlon of this manual 3 Remove oll from crankcase 1 2 Loosen clutching idlerpu...

Page 28: ...blockfrom under deck Check mower deck height measurement If measurement is correct reinstall hairpin cotter and tighten jam nut If more adjustment is necessary repeat preceding instructions Check and...

Page 29: ...cs so grooves are pointing same direction upward or down ward Always keep grooves toward front of lawn tractor If more adjustment is necessary front of mower deck may be raised or lowered by relocatin...

Page 30: ...epositionad on the idler arm extension in an aitamate hole orthe cable conduit end can be adjusted at the pulley support bracket to eliminate excess slack in engagement system _ 3 Inthe disengagad pos...

Page 31: ...heck blade belt tension per manual Adjust if necessary 6 If blade s have been replaced make sure they have been correctly mounted 7 When mulching plug is installed clippings wLIInot discharge 1 Blade...

Page 32: ...Check for split or damaged pulley s Replace if necessary Occurs When 2 Check belt for irregularibus or burned spots Replace if necessary Clutch is Engaged 3 Make certain belt tension is correct Adjus...

Page 33: ...ngine for storage see Engine Operating end Malntanenca Manual 4 Lubricate all points shown in Lubrication Chart 5 Remove battery eae Battery Removal paragraph InMaln tanance section of this manual 6 C...

Page 34: ...slope that Is greater than 15 degrees If the riding mower is used with a pull behind attachment do not operate the unit on a slope that Is greater than 10 degrees A 15 degree slope is a hill that Inc...

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