Murray 461000x8A IMPORTANT! Before YOU Start Mowing, HOW to Prepare the Engine, Check the Tires

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ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING

-Check the engine oil.

-Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.

-Check the level of the mower housing.

-Check the air pressure of the tires.

-Make sure the battery cables are attached.

WARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- nance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark plug.

NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the loca- tion of a part with the operator on the seat.

HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE

NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed.

See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of gasoline and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the information on safety, operation, maintenance, and storage.

WARNING: Follow the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of gasoline and oil to use. Always use a safety gasoline container. Do not smoke when adding gasoline to the engine. When inside an enclosure, do not fill with gasoline. Before you add gasoline, stop the engine. Let the engine cool for several minutes.

NOTE: Engine horsepower ratings may vary by engine adjustments, manufacturing variances, altitude, atmospheric conditions, fuel and maintenance.

IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and must 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 a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it must be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. See an Authorized Service Center for a spark arrester for the muffler.

In some areas, local law requires the use of a resistor spark plug to control the ignition signals. See an Authorized Service Center for a resistor spark plug for the engine.

CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE MOWER HOUSING

Make sure the level of cut is still correct. After you mow a short distance, look at the area that was cut. If the mower housing does not cut level, see the instructions on “How To Level The Mower Housing” in the Maintenance section of this instruction book.

CHECK THE TIRES

Check the air pressure in the tires. Tires with too much air pressure will cause the unit to ride rough. Also, the wrong air pressure will keep the mower housing from cutting level. The correct air pressure (PSI) is 14 PSI (1 BAR). The tires were over inflated for shipment.

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Contents Model Table of Contents Environmental Awareness OWNER’S InformationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-on Mowers II. Slope operation Safe Mowing Guide Safe Mowing Guide Safe Mowing Guide Before Mowing Steps to FollowInternational Pictorials Safety Warning PictorialsInternational Pictorials Control And Operating PictorialsAssembly AssemblyHOW to Assemble the Steering Wheel HOW to Install the Seat100105417x47 25x3 17x146HOW to Charge Maintenance Free Battery Maintenance Free BatteryHOW to Install the Battery Cables Remove the battery and battery trayCheck the Level of the Mower Housing HOW to Prepare the EngineIMPORTANT! Before YOU Start Mowing Check the TiresLocation of Controls OperationLift Lever HOW to USE the Shift Lever HOW to USE the Throttle ControlAttachments See the Instruction Book for the AttachmentHOW to Change the Cutting Height HOW to SET the Parking BrakeHOW to Stop the Unit HOW to Transport the UnitHOW to Operate the Unit on Hills HOW to Operate with the Mower HousingBefore Starting the Engine HOW to Start the EngineCarburetor Mowing and Bagging Tips Operating TipsHow To Remove The Mulcher Plate HOW to Change the Mulcher PlateFrequency Maintenance Required Comments MaintenanceHOW to Check the Muffler General RecommendationsHOW to Sharpen the Blade HOW to Remove and Install the BladeInspect Blade Mount the blade and blade adapter on the mandrelHOW to Adjust the Blade Rotation Control HOW to Check and Adjust the Drive Brake HOW to Check and Adjust the Motion Drive BeltDisconnect the red cable from the positive + terminal HOW to Adjust the Shift LeverHOW to Check the Fuel Filter Where to LubricateHOW to Install the Mower Housing HOW to Remove the Mower HousingRemove the mower drive belt from the stack pulley Attach the extension spring to the blade control rod. SeeLift Lever Hole No Position No HOW to Adjust the Gauge Wheels5,6 HOW to Level the Mower Housing Remove the motion drive belt from the drive pulley Figure HOW to Replace Motion Drive BeltInstallation HOW to Replace the Secondary Mower Drive Belt HOW to Replace the Primary Mower Drive BeltAssemble the left pulley cover Remove the primary mower drive belt from the stack pulleyFasten the rear wheel with washer and e-ring HOW to Install the WheelsHOW to Replace the Light Bulb HOW to Replace the FuseHOW to Clean the Mower Housing BatteryTrouble Shooting Chart 030718L 030718L MURRAY, INC. Lawn Mower Central Parts DistributorsSeat Deck Key Description Hood and Dash Repair PartsRepair Parts Motion Drive Repair Parts Model 461000x8A Key Part Description Sector GearRepair Parts Front Axle Repair Parts Engine Mount Assembly Engine Mount Assembly Repair Parts Electrical System Electrical System Mower Housing Suspension Key Description Blade Drive This part is Included with Key Mower Housing Model 461000x8AREPAIR Parts Front Frame Assembly Repair Parts Rear Frame Assembly 030718L 030718L Index Bushel Capacity Model No
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