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Summary of Contents for F4315-000

Page 1: ...00 Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Adjustments NOTICE This unit has a mulching plug installed on the mower deck To side discharge mow you MUST remove the mulching plug To remove mulching p...

Page 2: ...anual contains instructions for safety assembly operation maintenance adjustments and storage Read this manual carefully and completely so that you will know proper assembly use and care for your unit...

Page 3: ...ear any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is _IL quipped with a spark arrestsr meeting applicable local or state laws If any If a spark a...

Page 4: ...ER It ARROW INCREASE DECREASE CLUTCH MOWER MOWER BLADE MOWER MOWER BLADE CLUTCH BLADE DISENGAGE ENGAGE m OFF BRAKE ON u PARKING CAUTION DANGER KEEP DANGER KEEP DO NOT USE THIS REMOVE BRAKE HANDS AND F...

Page 5: ...ing hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result In serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders G ENERAL OPERATION 1 Read understand...

Page 6: ...ren or any 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 Instruct children in the dangers of t...

Page 7: ...l The mower is designed to be operated by one person 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 d...

Page 8: ...hildren or anyone not old enough strong enough or that does not have experience If the mower is not correctly assembled not operated correctly or not regularly ser viced the mower can be dangerous The...

Page 9: ...ance Before you attach check or empty the grass catcher always stopthe engine Beforeeach useof the grass catcher check for cracks wear or deterioration Before you use the grass catcher replace a damag...

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 mowing avoid areas where traction is unsure...

Page 11: ...ll extend the life of the battery and provide the necessary power to start the engine 4 Remove battery from lawn tractor see Battery Removal paragraph in Maintenance section of this manual 5 Remove th...

Page 12: ...Operating and Maintenance manual for proper prooedu re 5 Reinstall oil fill cap dipstick and tighten securely 6 Checkto make sure that spark plugwire s is attachedto spark plug s 7 Fill gas tank with...

Page 13: ...ss should be removed after each mowing Remove ignitionkey and scrape accumulation off with a putty knife or similar tool Cleaning of the underside is easier if mower deck is removed See Mower Deck Rem...

Page 14: ...n a 6 speed On a 5 speed it is used for transporting the unit No 6 range should be used for transporting unit only _ ome to a full stop before changing direct o_ of motion Hour Meter flf so soulor ed...

Page 15: ...ace lever in ENGAGE posltlonuntilengine is warmed upandoperator ison seat readyto start mowing Alwaysreturn leverto DISENGAGE position before dismounting from tractor _uttine Heloht Adjustment Lever U...

Page 16: ...is will depend on the type choke your unit is equipped with 8 To stop engine turn ignition key to OFF position I IMPORTANT 1 Move throttle to slow before turning ignition off to reduce muffler POP Fai...

Page 17: ...conditions When one wheel slips shift your weight over this wheel to obtain more pulling power Your lawn traclor is very maneuverable and can be reversed to back out of dead ends CAUTION Disengage mow...

Page 18: ...ry and Terminals Adjust Motion Drive Belt Tension Check Brake Operat on Check Transmission Cooling Check Tire Pressure 10 14 Ibs Adjust Mower Deck Belt Sharpen or Replace Mower Blades Check for Loose...

Page 19: ...ns See the Engine Operating and Maintenance manual for proper procedure MAINTAIN THE FUEL FILTER Check the in line fuel filter at frequent intervals and replace before the screen becomes clogged with...

Page 20: ...ILL ASSEMBLIES OIL MOWER DECK WHEELS ON BOTH SIDES MOWER DECK HITCH PIVOT POINTSq USE A GOOD GRADE OF CUP GREASE USE SAME TYPE OIL USED IN CRANKCASE EVERY 25 HOURS OF OPERATION HEADUGHT BULB REPLACEME...

Page 21: ...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 service see Repair Part...

Page 22: ...ngle rods se cured to main frame The guides are moved by loosening Iocknuts before replacing belts When repositioning after new belt installation allow 1 16 inch gap between guide and pulley 6 Before...

Page 23: ...between guide and pulley is 1 16 Loosen guides and swing away from pulley Move deck forward and remove the mower deck drive belt from the lower engine pulley 10 Disconnect mower deck engagement cable...

Page 24: ...Care should be taken to keep blades balanced An unbal anced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual dam age to mower and engine 1 Blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel D...

Page 25: ...rburetor is dry 2 Remove battery see BA rrERY REMOVAL paragraph in MAINTENANCE section of this manual 3 Remove oil from crankcase J LAWN TRACTOR DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT The drive belt is kept tight by a...

Page 26: ...emove wood block from 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 instruction...

Page 27: ...id cut position NOTE All adjustments will be made from mid cut position To adjust front to back level 4 Measure height from level surface of right side blade tips at front and rear of mower deck be su...

Page 28: ...sector gears as follows 1 Position front wheels straight forward 2 Arrows should align in pinion and sector gear 3 Slightly loosen mounting screws in lower steering shaft bearing 4 Move lower steering...

Page 29: ...rmal cutting height 5 Check 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 wil...

Page 30: ...me VilxatJon 1 Check for split or damaged pulley s Replace ifnecessary Occurs When 2 Check belt for irregularities or burned spots Replace if necessary Clutch Is Engaged 3 Make certain belt tension is...

Page 31: ...anual 6 Clean battery as instructed in Battery Maintenance para graph inMaintenanca section of this manual Fully charge battery A discharged battery willfreeze and may burst If possible place battery...

Page 32: ...a 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 in...

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Page 36: ...te of purchase No claims involving damage caused from material use abuse or misuse will be honored This Murray Outdoor Products Inc Two 2 Year Limited Warranty is your exclusive remedy however this wa...

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