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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
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other laws are followed.
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23 2x82 14x79 25x3 30x49 20729 17x146 17x195 1001054 17x192 17x47 F-030771L 4
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GB the terms and conditions noted in this Limited adjustments, consult your Instruction Book. CONTENTS Warranty, we shall, at our option, repair or To make a claim under this Murray, Inc. Two (2) replace at no cost to the original purchaser any Year Limited Warranty, return the unit (or if OWNER’S INFORMATION 5 part covered by this Limited Warranty during the authorized in advance, the defective part) along SAFE MOWING GUIDE 7 applicable warranty period. with your proof of purchase to an Author
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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. and above, are involved in a large percent- 2. Be alert and turn the engine off if children I. General Operation age of riding mower related injuries. These enter the area. 1. Read, understand and follow all instructions operators should evaluate their ability to op- 3. Befo
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GB battery. Even small batteries have enough volt- SAFE MOWING GUIDE age to cause an injury. Always be careful. Each person that operates power equipment must learn to use correct and safe mowing pro- The mower is designed to be operated by one cedures. To help you learn, carefully read the person. Never let another person ride with you following pages. Most of the time the operator on the unit or on any accessories. A passenger was not correctly shown or did not read the in- will make the unit
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GB equipment and other property. need service, select an Authorized Service Cen- Select the maximum engine and ground speed ter for your mower. If you do the work on the that is right for the terrain and the height of the unit, follow the instructions in the Instruction grass. The blade cuts best when the engine is Book. operating at maximum speed. The engine and transmission will also run cooler at maximum engine speed. Also, the grass bagger will func- tion better when the engine is operati
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GB the blade every two years. For you to have a good green lawn, follow the erated by hand and holds the engine speed con- mowing procedures below. Do not cut the grass stant until it is changed. The location of the too short. If you cut the grass too short you can travel speed control is different from that of an cause the grass to become yellow or make the automobile. Also, the brake and clutch systems lawn look brown. Use a lower height of cut in are different. Remember the procedures to fol
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GB 2. Remove the protective caps from the battery How To Install The Seat (Figure 2) ASSEMBLY terminals. All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard 1. Carefully remove the plastic bag from the 3. Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the any parts or material until the unit is assembled. seat (1). battery (1). Charge at a rate of 6 amperes WARNING: Before doing any as- for one hour. If you do not have a battery 2. Align the holes in the seat hinge (2) to the sembly or maintenance to th
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GB 3. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the 2. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the OPERATION DISENGAGE position to stop the blade(s). DISENGAGE position. Before you leave the operator’s position, NOTE: Illustrations and pictorials begin on 3. Move the shift lever (4) to the NEUTRAL make sure the blade(s) has stopped rotating. page 2. position. 4. Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or 4. Set the parking brake (6). a road, move the blade rotation control (1) WARNING: Make sure
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GB 3. To start again, make sure the shift lever is in 4. Move the throttle control completely forward General Recommendations the slowest speed. Move the throttle control to the CHOKE or FAST position. Some mo- 1. The owner’s responsibility is to maintain this to the SLOW position. Slowly release the dels have a separate choke knob. Pull the product. This will extend the life of the prod- pedal. choke knob to the full CHOKE position. uct and is also necessary to maintain war- ranty coverage. 4.
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GB 13.When you move the blade rotation control to WARNING: Always keep the nut (3) How To Check And Adjust The Drive tight that holds the blade (1). A the DISENGAGE position, all movement will Brake (Figure 12) stop within five seconds. If there is move- loose nut or blade can cause an Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. accident. ment of the belt or the blades continue to ro- Set the parking brake. Move the shift lever to the tate, engage and disengage the blade neutral (N) position
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GB 3. (Figure 16) Remove the idler pulley (1). 4. Remove the hair pins and washers from the WARNING: Before you make an in- suspension links (4). See illustrations “A” spection, adjustment, or repair to 4. (Figure 17) To access the belt guides (1), and “B”. the unit, disconnect the wire to the remove the battery and battery tray. See spark plug. Remove the spark plug wire to “How To Remove The Battery”. 5. Disconnect the extension spring (5) from prevent the engine from starting by acci- the bl
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GB 2. Adjust the throttle control. 5. Move the throttle control to the FAST posi- TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART tion. 3. Clean the air filter. 6. Replace the spring for the blade idler. 4. Replace the fuel filter. PROBLEM: The engine will not start. 7. Clean the extension tube and the connector tube (applies only to model with rear dis- 1. Follow the steps, “How To Start The Engine” charge grass bag). in this book. PROBLEM: The engine stops when the 2. Electric-Start Models: Clean the battery ter- blad
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MODEL 405001x78B REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS & HOOD 1 2 13 8 10 11 14 15 7 3 9 4 12 6 16 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 29 31 51 44 16 39 38 16 40 43 16 42 30 16 41 18 F-030771L
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MODEL 405001x78B REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS & HOOD Key Key No. Part No. Description No. Part No. Description 1 690567 Seat 26 094867E700 Grille Assembly (Includes Lens) 2 028x23 Cap, Push 0n 27 26x239 Screw 3 094057 Spring 28 092334 Lens 4 26x229 Screw 29 092448 Brace, Grille 5 1001054 Bolt, Wing 30 0031x4 Pin, Hair 6 017x47 Washer 31 26x270 Screw 7 009x56 Bolt, Shoulder 32 26x239 Screw 8 094154E700 Support, Seat 33 094214 Bearing, Steering 9 094156 Z Rod, Pivot 34 095033E700 Dash 10 1001648E700 Brack
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MODEL 405001x78B REPAIR PARTS MOTION DRIVE 1 2 3 7 4 8 9 19 20 5 10 17 6 11 54 15 34 13 21 60 12 16 6 55 54 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 17 45 35 50 58 33 42 46 31 36 59 37 32 47 53 49 48 51 52 20 F-030771L
