Parts Manual

Mfg. No: 309000x8B

Mid-Engine Rider (MER) (2004)

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 Table Of Contents

Model Components Page

Chassis & Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Decals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Electrical System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Motion Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mower Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mower Housing Suspension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Torque Specification Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Chassis & Hood
Note: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard torque specifications Mfg. No: 309000x8B

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Chassis & Hood
REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION
1 690566MA Seat
2 1401027E700 Hood
3 017X47MA Washer
4 1001054MA Bolt, Wing
5 002X53MA Bolt, Carriage
6 1401036E701MA Bracket, Hinge
7 009X29MA Bolt, Shoulder
8 009X56MA Bolt, Shoulder

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10
11
1401113MA
015X84MA
Rod, Battery
Nut, Flange
t i
12
13
1401025E701
26X249MA
Plate, Rear
Screw
u c
14
15
1401050E701
1401086MA
Plate, Hitch
Cover
o d
16
17
26X263MA
1401076E701MA
Screw
TRAY, Battery
p r
18
19
20
015X79MA
017X37MA
0031X6MA
Washer

R e
Nut, Flange

Pin, Cotter
21
22
092317MA
1401240
o r Cap, Fuel Tank
Tank, Fuel

F
23 06X111 Screw
24 26X253MA Screw
26
27
o t
1401110MA
1401282MA
Rod, Hood Prop
Spring, Seat Deck
28
29
30
N 1401297E701MA
26X201MA
15X116MA
Bracket, Prop Rod
Screw
Nut, NY-Lock
31 1401248MA Control, Throttle
32 1401084MA Cover, Detent (Black)
33 009X47MA Bolt, Shoulder
36 1401229 Footmat, Left
37 1401228 Footmat, Right
39 1401298E701 Frame
40 1401026E245 Deck, Seat
41 094744 Bumper
42 15X116MA Nut
43 0025X2MA Screw
44 7601036 Kit, Foil Heat Shield
-- F-040604L Book, Instruction

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Decals
Note: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard torque specifications Mfg. No: 309000x8B

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Decals
REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION
44X7381 1 12 HP B & S (Engine)
48X5046MA 2 DECAL, 12HP / 30", 5 Speed
48X5043MA 3 MURRAY SELECT (RH & LH Side -Hood Console Front)
48X236MA 1 Cut Finger (Right Side of Mower Deck)
44X7325MA 1 Caution/Warning (Center of Seat Deck)
48X928 1 1-6 Height Adjust - Lift Lever (Seat Deck Left Side)
48X5214MA 1 Deck Leveling (Detent Cover)
48X746MA 1 No Step (Left Side of Mower Deck)

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48X929
48X5223MA
1
1
Brake / Clutch (Seat Deck Left Side)

t i
Gear Select 5 Speed (Seat Deck Right Side)
48X726MA
48X728
1
1
Park Brake Symbol (Console)

u c
Throttle Control (Seat Deck Left Side)
48X729
48X927MA
1
1
Gas Gauge (Left Side Hood)

o d
Decal, Blade Engagement (Right Side Hood)
44X6259MA
48X3024
1
1
Customer Care
Service
p r
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Electrical System
Note: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard torque specifications Mfg. No: 309000x8B

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Electrical System
REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION
1 250X115MA Harness, Chassis Wire
2 1401149MA Switch, Ignition
-- 327349MA Key, Ignition
3 1001575MA Switch, Limit
4 302031MA Fuse
-- 407078MA Holder, Fuse
5 094613 Solenoid
-- 26X229MA Screw, Mounting

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6
15X116MA
24X37MA
Locknut
Cable, Battery Ground
t i
7
--
092739
002X82MA
Battery
Bolt, Carriage
u c
--
8
014X79MA
094159MA
Wingnut
Switch, Seat Sensor
o d
9
--
024X24MA
690604MA
Cable, Red Battery

p r
BOOT, Battery Terminal, Positive

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Motion Drive
Note: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard torque specifications Mfg. No: 309000x8B

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Motion Drive
REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION
1 ----- Engine, Briggs & Stratton *
2 01X134MA Bolt, Hex
3 1401207 Shield Assembly, Heat
4 018X32MA Lockwasher
5 0025X2MA Screw
6 1401251 Muffler
7 692236 GASKET, Exhaust
8 165X75MA Spring, Extension
9 165X148 Spring, Extension
10 015X88MA Nut
11 26X249MA Screw
12 1401068E701 Bracket, Transaxle -LH
13 015X84MA Nut, Flange
14 021544MA Cover, Pedal
15 0031X4MA Pin, Cotter
16 017X53MA Washer

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17 030X20MA Pin, Cotter
18 1401127E701 Pedal Assembly
19 1401112 Rod, Parking Brake

t i o
20
21
o r
091079MA
1401298E701
Grip, Parking Brake Rod
Frame
c
22
23
F
092697MA
1401148
d u Grip, Shift Lever
Nut, Adjusting
24
25
o t r o
1401122MA
1401111MA
Link, Shift
Lever, Shift
26
27
28
N ep
1401032E701
165X147MA
009X39MA
Bracket, Lift Pivot
Spring, Extension
Bolt, Shoulder
29
30
31
R1401043E701
1401104
1401105MA
Bracket, Pivot
Guide, Belt -Short
BELT GUIDE, Long
32 1401057E701 Plate, Belt Guide
33 0025X7MA Bolt
34 015X79MA Nut, Flange
35 1401059E701 Bracket, Support
36 094815ZMA Nut, Adjusting
37 1401078 Rod, Clutch
38 1401128E701 Clutch Arm Assembly
39 0011X7MA Ring, Retainer
40 1401077MA Pulley, Drive
41 002X53MA Bolt, Carriage
42 009X39MA Bolt, Shoulder
43 1401252MA Pulley, Idler
44 37X110MA Belt, Motion Drive
45 1401066MA Pulley, Split Stack
46 019X35MA Washer, Star
47 17X170MA Washer
48 01X140MA Bolt, Hex

Footnotes:
Note** Contact your nearest Peerless transaxle dealer for parts and service.
Note* For information on Replacement Parts contact the Engine manufacturer.Note* For information on Replacement Parts contact the Engine manufacturer.

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Motion Drive
Note: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard torque specifications Mfg. No: 309000x8B

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Motion Drive
REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION
49 17X102MA Washer
50 1401031E701MA Arm, Rear
51 1401039E701 Bracket, Rear Hanger
52 094067MA Pin, Threaded Shoulder
53 01X155MA Bolt, Hex
54 01X120MA Bolt
55 1401051E701 Bracket, Torque Reactor
56 06X105MA Screw
57 017X38MA Washer, Shift Yoke
58 1401260E701 Plate, Reinforcement
59 1401093 Z Yoke, Shift
60 17X148MA Washer
61 ----- Transaxle, Peerless **
62 1401042E701 Bracket, Transaxle -RH
64 17X160MA Washer
65 056534MA Key, Square

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66 1401103MA SPACER, Rear Wheel
67 1401120MA Wheel, Rear -15"
68 094618MA Cap, Hub

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69
70
o r
0011X3MA
17X195MA
E-Ring
Washer
c
72
73
F
092378MA
015X98MA
d u Lock, Screw
Nut
74

o t o
015X43MA

r
Nut

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Footnotes:
Note** Contact your nearest Peerless transaxle dealer for parts and service.
Note* For information on Replacement Parts contact the Engine manufacturer.Note* For information on Replacement Parts contact the Engine manufacturer.

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Mower Housing
Note: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard torque specifications Mfg. No: 309000x8B

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Mower Housing
REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION
1 37X111MA Belt, Blade Drive
2 1401092MA Pulley, Input
3 15X140MA Locknut
4 015X98MA Nut, Flange
5 1401252MA Pulley, Idler
6 015X84MA Nut, Flange
7 1401031E701MA Arm, Rear
8 015X79MA Nut, Flange

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9
10
009X58MA
1401033E701
Bolt, Shoulder
Link, Lift
t i
11
12
17X102MA
0031X4MA
Washer
Pin, Hair
u c
13
14
094067MA
1401047E701
Pin, Threaded Shoulder
Bracket, Left Rear
o d
15
16
1401235E701
1401038E701
p
Plate, Adjustment r
Bracket, Right Rear

17
18
19
094137MA
017X45MA
095004MA
Washer

R
Wingnut
e
Pad, Friction

20
21
166X43MA
166X42MA
o r Spring, Left Torsion
Spring, Right Torsion

F
22 1401095 Tube, Spacer
23 1401037E701 Bracket, Deck
24
26
o t
1401040E701MA
1401065MA
Hanger, Front
Shaft, Splined
27
28
29
N 1401258E701MA
009X39MA
017X47MA
Arm Assembly, Idler
Bolt, Shoulder
Washer
30 165X157MA Spring, Extension
31 166X46MA Spring, Torsion
32 009X42MA Bolt, Shoulder
34 030X20MA Pin, Cotter
35 1401185E701MA Arm Assembly, Brake
36 1401119MA Link, Idler Arm
37 0025X7MA Bolt
38 1401052E701 Bracket, Brake Mounting
39 1401094MA Spacer, Jackshaft
40 1401259 Z Plate, Idler Mounting
42 019X45MA Washer
43 002X94MA Bolt, Carriage
45 002X53MA Bolt, Carriage
47 1401236E701MA Housing, Blade
48 1401106E701 Hinge, Mulching Cover
49 015X88MA Nut, Flange
50 028X76MA Nut, Speed
51 014X86MA Wingnut
52 002X74MA Bolt, Carriage
53 091767 Z Rod, Chute Deflector
54 028X23MA Cap, Push
55 1401080MA Cover, Mulch
56 1401275 Mandrel Housing

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Mower Housing
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Mower Housing
REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION
57 1001035 Adapter, Blade
58 1401079E701MA Blade
59 17X166MA Washer, Cup
60 17X165MA Washer
61 15X100MA Nut, Blade Mount
62 1401081MA Deflector, Chute
63 17X120MA Washer
64 0025X7MA Bolt

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Mower Housing Suspension
Note: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard torque specifications Mfg. No: 309000x8B

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Mower Housing Suspension
REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION
1 092697MA Grip, Lift Lever
2 1401117 Lever, Lift
3 165X154 Spring, Extension
4 094137MA Pad, Friction
5 017X45MA Washer
6 095004MA Wingnut
7 1401033E701 Link, Lift
8 1401096 Tube, Spacer

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9
10
0031X4MA
002X93
Pin, Hair
Bolt, Carriage
t i
11
12
1401030E701
1401118MA
Bracket, Front Hanger Pivot
Pin, Front Hanger
u c
13
14
26X249MA
1401129E701
Screw
Arm Assembly, Lifter
o d
15
16
17X206
093349MA
Washer
Screw, Guide
p r
17
18
19
015X79MA
015X84MA
1401147
e
Nut, Flange
Nut, Flange

R
Spring, Leaf
20
21
1401040E701MA
1401116
o r Hanger, Front
Lever, PTO

F
22 0025X3MA Screw, Hex
23 094198MA Grip, PTO
24
25
o t
1401199E701
009X42MA
Bracket, PTO
Bolt, Shoulder
26
27
30
N 165X157MA
165X92MA
1401260E701
Spring, Extension
Spring, Extension
Plate, Reinforcement
31 26X267MA Screw

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Steering
Note: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard torque specifications Mfg. No: 309000x8B

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Steering
REF NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION
1 095185MA Wheel, Steering
2 711326MA Insert, Steering
3 1401044MA Console, Low -Black
4 26X270 Screw
5 1401090MA Bearing, Upper Steering
6 1401226MA Tube, Steering
7 1401100MA Shaft, Steering
8 1401055E701MA Support, Steering

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9
10
26X249MA
009X67MA
Screw
Bolt, Shoulder
t i
11
12
1401098MA
1401102MA
Bearing, Lower Steering
Roller
u c
13
14
1401058E701
1401123E701
Plate, Gear Mounting
Link, Drag
o d
15
16
015X84MA
17X104MA
Nut, Flange
Washer
p r
17
18
19
015X88MA
01X111MA
17X118
e
Nut, Flange
Bolt, Hex

R
WASHER, 1-1.3 16G FLT
20
21
1401099MA
01X146MA
o r Gear, Pinion
Bolt, Hex

F
22 011X23MA E-Ring, Retainer
23 030X35MA Pin, Cotter
24
25
o t
094131MA
1401046E701MA
Retainer, Spring
Rack, Steering
26
27
28
N 17X201MA
1401060E701
17X157
Washer
Bracket, Axle Front
Washer
29 1401250E701MA Axle & Spindle Assembly
30 1401059E701 Bracket, Support
31 15X118MA Nut, Flange
32 1401143 Wheel, Front
33 17X197MA Washer
34 17X157 Washer
35 094618MA Cap, Hub
36 0025X3MA Screw, Hex
37 17X146MA Washer

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 Hardware Identification & Torque Specifications
Torque Specification Chart Torque Specification Chart
FOR STANDARD METRIC MACHINE HARDWARE (Tolerance ± 20%) FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (Tolerance ± 20%)

No
Property 5.6 8.8 10.9 12.9 Hardware Marks
Class Grade
Class 5.6 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 Class 12.9 SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8

Size Of in/lbs in/lbs in/lbs in/lbs Size Of in/lbs in/lbs in/lbs

Hardware ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. Hardware ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm.

M3 5.88 .56 13.44 1.28 19.2 1.80 22.92 2.15 8-32 19 2.1 30 3.4 41 4.6
M4 13.44 1.28 30.72 2.90 43.44 4.10 52.56 4.95 8-36 20 2.3 31 3.5 43 4.9
M5 26.4 2.50 60.96 5.75 5.97 8.10 7.15 9.7 10-24 27 3.1 43 4.9 60 6.8
M6 44.64 4.3 7.3 9.9 10.3 14 12.1 16.5 10-32 31 3.5 49 5.5 68 7.7
M7 5.2 7.1 12.1 16.5 16.9 23 19.9 27 1/4-20 66 7.6 8 10.9 12 16.3
M8 7.7 10.5 17.7 24 25 34 29 40 1/4-28 76 8.6 10 13.6 14 19.0
M10 15 21 35 48 50 67 59 81 5/16-18 11 15.0 17 23.1 25 34.0
M12 26 36 61 83 86.2 117 103 140 5/16-24 12 16.3 19 25.8 29 34.0
M14 42 58 101 132 136 185 162 220 3/8-16 20 27.2 30 40.8 45 61.2
M16 64 88 147 200 210 285 250 340 3/8-24 23 31.3 35 47.6 50 68.0
M18 89 121 202 275 287 390 346 470 7/16-14 30 40.8 50 68.0 70 95.2
M20 126 171 290 390 405 550 486 660 7/16-20 35 47.6 55 74.8 80 108.8
M22 169 230 390 530 559 745 656 890 1/2-13 50 68.0 75 102.0 110 149.6
M24 217 295 497 375 708 960 840 1140 1/2-20 55 74.8 90 122.4 120 163.2
M27 320 435 733 995 1032 1400 1239 1680 9/16-12 65 88.4 110 149.6 150 204.0
M30 435 590 995 1350 1401 1900 1681 2280 9/16-18 75 102.0 120 163.2 170 231.2
M33 590 800 1349 1830 1902 2580 2278 3090 5/8-11 90 122.4 150 204.0 220 299.2
M36 759 1030 1740 2360 2441 3310 2935 3980 5/8-18 100 136 180 244.8 240 326.4
M39 988 1340 2249 3050 3163 4290 3798 5150 3/4-10 160 217.6 260 353.6 386 525.0
3/4-16 180 244.8 300 408.0 420 571.2
The guides and ruler furnished below are designed to
help you select the appropriate hardware. 7/8-9 140 190.4 400 544.0 600 816.0
7/8-14 155 210.8 440 598.4 660 897.6
1-8 220 299.2 580 788.8 900 1,244.0
1-12 240 326.4 640 870.4 1,000 1,360.0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 NOTES
1. These torque values are to be used for all hardware
Body
Diameter excluding: locknuts, self-tapping screws, thread forming
Body Length screws, sheet metal screws and socket head setscrews.
2. Recommended seating torque values for locknuts:
Nut, M8 Screw, M8- 1.25 x 25 a. for prevailing torque locknuts - use 65% of grade 5
Thread Thread Distance between Body torques.
Diameter (mm) Diameter (mm) threads (mm) Length (mm) b. for flange whizlock nuts and screws - use 135% of
grade 5 torques.
Inside Threads Body Threads Body
Diameter (in) per inch Diameter per inch Length (in) 3. Unless otherwise noted on assembly drawings, all torque
values must meet this specification.
Nut, 1/2-16 Screw, 1/2- 16 x 2
0 1 2 3 4 Common Hardware Types
1/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/4
Hex Head Capscrew Washer

Standard Hardware Sizing Lockwasher

Carriage Bolt
When a washer or nut is identified as 1/2” (M8), this is
the Nominal size, meaning the inside diameter is 1/2 inch Hex Nut
(8mm metric thread diameter); if a second number is present
it represents the threads per inch (distance between threads). Wrench & Fastener Size Guide

When bolt or capscrew is identified as 1/2 - 16 x 2” (M8 - 1.25 x 50),

this means the Nominal size, or body diameter is 1/2 inch (8mm 1/4” Bolt or Nut 5/16” Bolt or Nut 3/8” Bolt or Nut 7/16” Bolt or Nut 1/2” Bolt or Nut
metric thread diameter), the second number,16, represents the Wrench—7/16” Wrench—1/2” Wrench—9/16” Wrench (Bolt)—5/8”
Wrench (Nut)—11/16”
Wrench—3/4”

threads per inch, (distance between threads). The final number M6 Bolt or Nut M8 Bolt or Nut M10 Bolt or Nut M12 Bolt or Nut M14 Bolt or Nut
is the body length of the bolt or screw, 2 inches (50mm). Wrench—10mm Wrench—13mm Wrench—17mm Wrench—19mm Wrench—22 mm
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