Instruction Book Riding Mower Model 405001x78B Read and keep this book for future reference. This book contains important information on SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE. PRODUCT INFORMATION The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit. This information includes the INSTRUCTION BOOKS, the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES.This information must be included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed.
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GB CONTENTS OWNER’S INFORMATION SAFE MOWING GUIDE STEPS TO FOLLOW ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SLOPE GUIDE HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS 5 7 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Murray, Inc.
GB Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers. 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. I. General Operation 1. Read, understand and follow all instructions in the Instruction Book, on the machine, the engine and with any attachments before starting. 2. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. 3.
GB SAFE MOWING GUIDE Each person that operates power equipment must learn to use correct and safe mowing procedures. To help you learn, carefully read the following pages. Most of the time the operator was not correctly shown or did not read the instructions on the unit or in the Instruction Book before using the unit. Also, some operators do not have enough experience. The result is unsafe use, endangering the operator, bystanders and the equipment.
GB equipment and other property. If you add gasoline to an engine that is running or hot, the result can be an explosion. Before you add gasoline, stop the engine and let the engine cool for several seconds. Remove dry grass and other debris from the mower. Keep the mower clean to improve the performance, help the engine and transmission run cooler, extend the life of moving parts, and decrease the danger of a fire. Fires and explosions are not the only dangers when working around a mower.
GB the blade every two years. A sharp blade decreases the workload on the engine and more evenly cuts grass. Frequently sharpen the blade for a better looking cut. Use the left side of the mower housing to trim near an object. A grass bagger is a good accessory for your mower. For best performance and safety, make sure the grass bagger is approved for use with your mower. Follow the assembly and operation instructions included with the grass bagger.
GB ASSEMBLY How To Install The Seat (Figure 2) 2. Remove the protective caps from the battery terminals. All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is assembled. 1. Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat (1). 3. Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery (1). Charge at a rate of 6 amperes for one hour. If you do not have a battery charger, have an authorized service centre charge the battery.
GB OPERATION NOTE: Illustrations and pictorials begin on page 2. Location Of Controls (Figure 5) Blade Rotation Control (1): Use the blade rotation control to start and stop the rotation of the blade. Clutch / Brake Pedal (2): The pedal has two functions. The first function is a clutch. The second function is a brake. Headlight Switch (3): 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.
GB 3. To start again, make sure the shift lever is in the slowest speed. Move the throttle control to the SLOW position. Slowly release the pedal. 4. Move the throttle control completely forward to the CHOKE or FAST position. Some models have a separate choke knob. Pull the choke knob to the full CHOKE position. 4. If you must stop or start on a hill, always have enough space for the unit to roll when you release the brake and engage the clutch. 5. Turn the ignition key to the START position. 5.
GB WARNING: Always keep the nut (3) tight that holds the blade (1). A loose nut or blade can cause an accident. 9. Tighten the nut (3) that holds the blade (1) to a torque of 30 foot pounds (41,5 Nm). 10. Install the mower housing. See “How To Remove The Mower Housing”. How To Adjust The Blade Rotation Control WARNING: To prevent an injury, the blade rotation control must operate correctly. In normal usage, the blade rotation control will not require an adjustment.
GB WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjustment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Remove the spark plug wire to prevent the engine from starting by accident 1. Make sure the unit is on a hard flat surface. 2. Check the air pressure in the tyres. If the air pressure is incorrect, the mower housing will not cut level. Make sure the tyres are inflated to: Front Tyres 0.97 BAR (14 PSI) , Rear Tyres 0.69 BAR (10 PSI) . 3.
GB TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 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. Check for a loose wire. Tighten the limit switches. (See the wiring diagram.) 4. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter. 5. Remove the spark plug(s). Move the throttle to the SLOW position. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Try to start the engine several times.
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MODEL 405001x78B REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS & HOOD 1 2 13 8 10 11 14 15 7 3 9 4 16 12 6 21 17 5 18 25 19 26 27 23 20 22 24 32 16 33 31 34 16 47 35 28 46 45 16 37 31 29 51 44 16 38 40 16 39 43 16 16 F-030771L 18 42 30 41
MODEL 405001x78B Key No. Part No. Description 1 690567 Seat 2 028x23 3 REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS & HOOD Key No. Part No.
MODEL 405001x78B REPAIR PARTS MOTION DRIVE 1 2 3 7 4 8 9 19 20 5 17 54 15 34 21 60 11 13 12 16 6 55 54 10 6 14 22 5 5 18 23 25 24 27 26 56 43 57 44 61 28 8 40 40 29 17 39 41 18 38 30 37 45 50 17 35 33 58 42 46 31 36 59 37 47 53 49 48 52 F-030771L 51 20 32
MODEL 405001x78B * ** REPAIR PARTS MOTION DRIVE Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No.
MODEL 405001x78B REPAIR PARTS STEERING 3 40 2 41 1 30 13 42 6 39 30 17 30 4 5 18 6 14 30 37 20 12 7 15 30 8 19 9 30 16 10 20 11 26 21 22 25 27 33 34 23 25 31 28 24 25 29 31 22 24 19 23 32 38 36 F-030771L 25 35 22
MODEL 405001x78B * Key No. Part No. Description 1 095184 2 REPAIR PARTS STEERING Key No. Part No.
MODEL 405001x78B REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION 9 1 2 10 13 15 14 16 17 4 3 21 12 12 14 22 11 11 15 24 18 24 5 25 19 27 23 8 6 22 14 7 20 24 33 11 34 36 20 38 25 31 37 24 43 32 26 30 45 32 40 26 25 39 41 30 31 39 24 25 15 44 15 42 7 24 F-030771L 24
MODEL 405001x78B Key No. Part No. Description 1 092698 2 REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION Key No. Part No.
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MODEL 405001x78B * Key No. Part No. Description 1 092851 2 REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING Key No. Part No.
MODEL 405001x78B REPAIR PARTS ENGINE MOUNT 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 9b 9a 9b 15 8 15 31 9d 9f 9a 10 9e 30 7 22 22 23 28 21 21 23 28 11 14 13 F-030771L 28 12
MODEL 405001x78B REPAIR PARTS ENGINE MOUNT Key No. Part No.
MODEL 405001x78B AFTERFIRE SOLENOID ARMATURE SPARK PLUG REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 RED RED GREEN GREEN VIOLET 2 STATOR HEADLIGHT HARNESS YELLOW AC WHITE DIODE 4 ORANGE START SWITCH 3 GRAY BLACK AC OUTPUT BLACK NO RED DC RED BLACK NC RED DC OUTPUT YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW ORANGE ORANGE SOLENOID PTO SWITCH DISENGAGED 4 NO 15 AMP FUSE STARTER 5 RED NC SEAT SWITCH HARNESS 7 6 RED 9 11 RED BLACK YELLOW 8 NC YELLOW SEAT SWITCH UNOCCUPIED ORANGE YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW
MODEL 405001x78B Key No. F-030771L REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Part No.
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