Murray 405005x99A manual HOW to Level the Mower Housing

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MAINTENANCE

HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING

If the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawn will look better.

WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust- ment, 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 tires. If the air pressure is incor- rect, the mower housing will not cut level. Make sure the tires are inflated to 14 PSI. (1 BAR).

IMPORTANT: On models equipped with gauge wheels, the gauge wheels must be removed to correctly adjust the level of the mower housing.

3.Some models have gauge wheels on the mower housing. If equipped, remove the gauge wheels.

4.Open the cover.

5.Move the lift lever to the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position (Figure 23).

WARNING: The lift lever is spring loaded. Make sure the lift lever is locked in the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position.

6.Loosen the left and right adjuster knobs (Figure 24). Push down on each side of the mower housing. Make sure both sides of the mower housing are setting on a flat surface. Also, make sure the lift links are loose and can easily move up or down.

7.Push down on the lift links and tighten the left and right adjust- er knobs (Figure 24). Make sure the adjuster knobs are tight. If necessary, use a wrench to tighten the adjuster knobs. For plastic adjuster knobs, tighten to a torque of 7 foot pounds (9,5 N–m). For metal adjuster knobs, tighten to a torque of 10 foot pounds (13,5 N–m).

8.Raise the lift lever from the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position to a CUTTING HEIGHT position (Figure 25).

9.Close the cover.

10.If equipped, install the gauge wheels.

11.Mow for a short distance. If the height of cut is not level, repeat the above steps.

CAUTION: Do not operate with the mower housing in the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position. If you operate in the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position, the mower housing and blades can be damaged.

Lift Lever

 

Cover

Cutting Height Positions

 

Level Adjustment Position

 

Figure 23

Lift Link

 

Adjuster Knobs

Figure 24

Lift Lever

Cover

Cutting Height Positions

Figure 25

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Contents Model Table of Contents Responsibility of the Owner OWNER’S InformationII. Slope operation Safe Mowing Guide Safe Mowing Guide Safe Mowing Guide Before Mowing Steps to FollowInternational Pictorials International PictorialsAssembly AssemblyHOW to Assemble the Steering Wheel HOW to Install the SeatMaintenance Free Battery HOW to Charge Maintenance Free BatteryHOW to Install the Battery Cables Check the Tires HOW to Prepare the EngineCheck the Level of the Mower Housing IMPORTANT! Before YOU Start MowingOperation Location of ControlsLift Lever HOW to USE the Throttle Control HOW to USE the Shift LeverAttachments HOW to Transport the Unit HOW to SET the Parking BrakeHOW to Change the Cutting Height HOW to Stop the UnitHOW to Operate the Unit on Hills HOW to Operate with the Mower HousingHOW to Start the Engine Before Starting the EngineCarburetor Mowing and Bagging Tips Operating TipsGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceMaintenance Chart HOW to Check the MufflerHOW to Remove and Install the Blade HOW to Sharpen the BladeInspect Blade HOW to Adjust the Blade Rotation Control HOW to Check and Adjust the Drive Brake HOW to Check and Adjust the ClutchDisconnect the adjuster nut from the shifter bracket Figure HOW to Adjust the Shift LeverHOW to Check the Fuel Filter Where to LubricateHOW to Install the Mower Housing HOW to Remove the Mower HousingHOW to Level the Mower Housing Removal HOW to Replace Motion Drive BeltInstallation HOW to Replace the Mower Drive Belt Front Wheel HOW to Install the WheelsBattery HOW to Replace the FuseHOW to Replace the Light Bulb HOW to Clean the Mower HousingProblem The engine will not start Trouble Shooting ChartMURRAY, INC. Lawn Mower Central Parts Distributors 030725L Chassis & Hood Repair PartsKey Description Motion Drive Motion Drive Steering Steering Mower Housing Suspension Repair Parts Mower Housing 7601044 Repair Parts Engine Mount Engine Mount Repair Parts Electrical System Key Part Description Electrical System030725L Index Lawn Tractor Accessories