Murray 309001x18A User Manual

This Instruction Book Contains Information For Several Models. Read And Keep This Book For Future Reference. This Book Contains Important Information

ASSEMBLY10F–030610LASSEMBLYRead and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for yourmower. All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard

ASSEMBLY11F–030610LHOW TO INSTALL THE SEATUse the fasteners shown below to install the seat. The fasteners areshown at full size. (A)1001054(B)17x471.

ASSEMBLY12F–030610LMAINTENANCE FREE BATTERYIMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to thebattery, check the battery date. The battery date tel

ASSEMBLY13F–030610LIMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING- Check the engine oil.- Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.- Check the level of the mower housing

OPERATION14F–030610LFigure 4Throttle ControlLeverBlade RotationControlClutch / BrakePedalLift LeverShift LeverLOCATION OF CONTROLSBLADE ROTATION CON

OPERATION15F–030610LATTACHMENTSThis unit can use many different attachments. See the attachmentpage in this book. This unit can pull attachments like

OPERATION16F–030610LHOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVERTo change the forward speed or the direction of the unit, follow thesteps below.CAUTION: Before you move

OPERATION17F–030610LHOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward.2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 10).3. Remov

OPERATION18F–030610LHOW TO INSTALL THE SIDE DISCHARGE ATTACHMENTWARNING: To prevent the engine from starting, dis-connect the wire from the spark plug

OPERATION19F–030610LBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK THE OILNOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil.Check the level of the oil. A

2F–030610LTABLE OF CONTENTSWARRANTY 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER 3. . . .

OPERATION20F–030610LHOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSINGWARNING: The mulch cover is a safety device. Do notremove the mulch cover. The deflector forc

OPERATION21F–030610LOPERATING TIPS1. Check the blade rotation control for correct adjustment. For theblade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment m

MAINTENANCE22F–030610LMAINTENANCE CHART FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED COMMENTSDaily or before eachuseMaintenance engine. Refer to the Engine Owner’s

MAINTENANCE23F–030610LINSPECT BLADEWARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade,disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hitsan object,

MAINTENANCE24F–030610LHOW TO CHECK THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROLWARNING: To prevent an injury, the blade rotationcontrol must operate correctly.In

MAINTENANCE25F–030610LHOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKECompletely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. Set the parkingbrake. Move the shift leve

MAINTENANCE26F–030610LHOW TO ADJUST THE SHIFT LEVERIf the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever does not match neutralon the gearbox, adjust the shift l

MAINTENANCE27F–030610LWHERE TO LUBRICATELubricate the areas shown with engine oil.Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown.NOTE: Apply grease to t

MAINTENANCE28F–030610LHOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSINGIf the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawnwill look better.WARNING: Bef

Level AdjustmentPosition Figure 28MAINTENANCE29F–030610LHOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING1. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position

OWNER’S INFORMATION3F–030610LThis instruction book is for several different models. The instructionsare written for a person with some mechanical abil

MAINTENANCE30F–030610LHOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELTREMOVAL1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How ToRemove The Mower Housing”

MAINTENANCE31F–030610LHOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How ToRemove The Mower Housing”.2. Pull

MAINTENANCE32F–030610LHOW TO INSTALL THE WHEELSIf the wheels must be removed for service, make sure they areinstalled as follows.Front Wheel1. Make su

MAINTENANCE33F–030610LHOW TO REPLACE THE FUSEIf the fuse is blown, the engine will not start. The location of the fuseis next to the battery. Remove t

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART34F–030610LPROBLEM: The engine will not start.1. Follow the steps, “How To Start The Engine” in this book.2. Electric–Start Mode

F–030610L35Only use a factory repair part. Repair parts, except for the engine or the transmission, are available from the store where the unit waspu

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 3090001x18A36F–030610LCHASSIS & HOOD123456710111112131314151617181319202019212223241626432728303132333739401641428443629

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 3090001x18A37F–030610LCHASSIS & HOODKeyNo. Part No. DescriptionKeyNo. Part No. Description1 690566 Seat2 1401027E700 Hood3 017x4

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 3090001x18A38F–030610LMOTION DRIVE45123567891011121311131310741415151515151515161617181920212223105424252635373433323650505151535349

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 3090001x18A39F–030610LMOTION DRIVEKeyNo. Part No. DescriptionKeyNo. Part No. Description1 ––––– Engine, Briggs & Stratton2 01x13

OWNER’S INFORMATION4F–030610Lb. Limit loads to those you can safely control.c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.d. Use counterweights or

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 3090001x18A40F–030610LSTEERING213456789999910111213141510121617171819202421222527283429303132333523414363726

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 3090001x18A41F–030610LSTEERINGKeyNo. Part No. DescriptionKeyNo. Part No. Description1 095185 Wheel, Steering (Black)2 711326 Insert,

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 3090001x18A42F–030610LMOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION 123451356145161549101112924252627191320212223181778311730

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 3090001x18A43F–030610LMOWER HOUSING SUSPENSIONKeyNo. Part No. DescriptionKeyNo. Part No. Description1 092697 Grip, Lift Lever2 14011

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 3090001x18A44F–030610LMOWER HOUSING1234567897969998101112111012131314666815161617171819202122232426272829303132293435293839404364454

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 3090001x18A45F–030610LMOWER HOUSINGKeyNo. Part No. DescriptionKeyNo. Part No. Description1 37x111 Belt, Blade Drive2 1401092 Pulley,

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 3090001x18A46F–030610LELECTRICAL SYSTEM12233456789

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 3090001x18A47F–030610LELECTRICAL SYSTEMKeyNo.PartNo. Description1 250x115 Harness, Chassis Wire2 1401149 Switch, Ignition327349 Key,

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SAFE MOWING GUIDE5F–030610LEach person that operates powerequipment must learn to use correct andsafe mowing procedures. To help youlearn, carefully r

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INDEX51F–030610LAAdjustmentsBlade Rotation Control, 24Clutch, 25Drive Brake, 25Mower Housing, Level, 28Shift Lever, 26Attachments, 15, 52BBatteryCharg

52F–030610LMID-ENGINE RIDER ACCESSORIESMake your Rear Engine Rider do more than you ever imagined.The accessories shown on this page can be used on yo

SAFE MOWING GUIDE6F–030610Lmower was completely assembled at thestore, you must still check the moweraccording to the assembly instructions.Make sure

SAFE MOWING GUIDE7F–030610LAlso, the grass bagger will function betterwhen the engine is operating at maximumspeed. On slopes, decrease the groundspee

STEPS TO FOLLOW8F–030610LBEFORE MOWINGF Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes.F Examine the blade. A blade that is

INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS9F–030610LINTERNATIONAL PICTORIALSIMPORTANT: Some of the following pic-torials are located on your unit or onliterature suppli