Murray 38" Riding Lawn Mower Product Review

Murray 38" Riding Lawn Mower Product Review - M115-38

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Quick walk around and product review that I did on this Murray 38" riding lawn mower that I purchased from Walmart model number M115-38.
This video shows the different features and functions along with a demonstration of the operation of the machine.
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@Joker-cp8md 5 жыл бұрын

Great DIY Vid 👍👍😊😊

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 жыл бұрын

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@donaldvincent 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a used 1998 model Murray 38 inch some years ago for $300. Still works great in 2021. It does not look like they have changed much in 23 years.

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

Probably not. Thanks for watching

@donaldvincent 3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair The best part is mine was sold under the "Scott's" brand painted bright orange. Everyone thinks my $300 special is a highend Huskvarna. How ever it's spelled. Lol. Thanks for the review. I have a friend who may find it very useful.

@lensagl5858 2 ай бұрын

Thanks I'm going to get ready to p keep your fingers crossed.

@brownsrvlifecampground9322 2 жыл бұрын

You made a very helpful video

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching our product review video of the Murray 38" riding lawn mower.

@tadsmith6849 3 жыл бұрын

Good review big guy...

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mikecooper6036 5 жыл бұрын

Good video...

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 жыл бұрын

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@batangsss6069 5 жыл бұрын

How is the Murray doing during this fall season? Any breakdown? I am planning to buy this mower.

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 жыл бұрын

It’s been great. I added a bigger to it for fall leave clean-up. Way easier than raking. It mulches all the leaves and then bags them

@DuroSpin 5 жыл бұрын

When you change speeds on this mower, while mowing in motion, do you have to press in the clutch/ parking brake pedal or do you simply adjust the speed setting (the yellow shifter underneath the dash on the left hand side)?

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 жыл бұрын

You have to push the clutch in

@jenniferpecha4393 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this vid. Trying to get up the nerve to purchase one of these and learn to drive it. SO TIRED of paying the ever-rising prices of lawn care.

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 жыл бұрын

It a pretty good lawnmower glad I bought it

@elcidlord 5 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepairThis looks like my old White Outdoors rider made by MTD- White Outdoors no more. I loved it and plan to get the Murray. I'm limited to gate and barn opening to 38" cut. Easy to operate. If you are not experienced operating these have help learning would be wise.

@budsodalsky 2 жыл бұрын

I love this murray

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Me too! Thanks for watching!

@budsodalsky 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair I just today took the mower deck off and painted it with rust inhibitor paint to make sure it lasts forever

@bmoreinvestor5900 5 жыл бұрын

About the choke. Do I have to have the choke on when pulling it out of the garage? Kinda confused.

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 жыл бұрын

I only use the choke to start the lawnmower when it’s cold. It warms up fast so you don’t need it on very long

@bmoreinvestor5900 5 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair Thanks. It's pretty freaking fast too.

@frontierpropertymanagement951 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make another video for this mower showing more detail about going from starting the machine to driving it?

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

I will keep this request in mind once lawnmower season kicks into high gear. Thanks for watching!

@susanross6969 2 жыл бұрын

I have the M135- 38 Murray. Great mower. However today when I lowered the mowing deck the blades would not turn! When I lifted the deck to the highest level, the blades engaged and it cut. I usually have the deck set on 3 but it blades will not engage. The deck has to be on the highest level. Can you give me an idea of what the problem could be. I really love this mower.

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

Yo may want to see if one of the belts has fallen off or may be really loose.

@pattysabo6903 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, I was using the mower got about half way done with my mowing, I disengaged the blades when backwards, then put put the mower in forward, engaged the blades again and then all of a sudden I had a lot of white smoke come out of everywhere. I have had this mower for awhile and have used it at least a dozen times with no problems, what could of happened? The terrain I was mowing was not completely level. I waited a half hour and tried to start it again, it will not turn over. Please help :) P.S. Looked at air filter and it's very clean. Any suggestions? Thank you :)

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

You may want to check the oil level. Does it try to turn over or is it completely dead?

@kindellholst2779 5 жыл бұрын

When do I engage the blades? I had it on and in forward, parking brake off, low speed, low gear and when I engaged the blades, it started vibrating like crazy.

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 жыл бұрын

You might want to see if the blades are loose, or if there’s something built up on them

@matthewbrown9598 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure you have it at full throttle when you engage the blades it should take out most of the vibration

@justanotheraviator2357 5 жыл бұрын

All the big names are plastics. I was happy to buy this because mostly it's not plastic. I have other better mowers from Scag and ferris, but I had to get this because it looks nice.

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 жыл бұрын

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@joshgaston6425 5 жыл бұрын

Does this do good on thick grass I have a big yard and near the back(a former swamp) there is some pretty thick grass if not managed would this work on that?

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t see why it wouldn’t. It’s a pretty decent lawnmower for the price

@zachlane2063 5 жыл бұрын

It’s not good it thick grass

@SaltsNC 5 жыл бұрын

If the grass is really thick (or high) you may need to mow on 5 height and then go over again at the height that you want. BTW The weird thing is that I just purchased this lawnmower and mine says it is a 13.5 hp motor instead of 11.5 hp.

@Kiwana1JustForFun 2 жыл бұрын

i found that it bogs down on thick or tall grass. but like SaltsNC said just start with a higher height setting on the blade and do slow passes. keep the rpm high and then after each pass lower the blades another level until the grass is the desired height

@robertoaguirre4631 3 жыл бұрын

Would you happen to know the engaging cable model number haven't found a exact one don't want to order a wrong one thanks

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure of the part number

@robertrivera1847 3 жыл бұрын

Question: Is there a tune up kit for this model? I have a Murray 115-38 and can't find a tune up for it. Suggestions? Good video by the way.

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't found one.

@TDStanton-ed1lc 10 ай бұрын

Had mine 6yrs never changed oil same plug same battery replaced blades couple times n spindles set out on weather 3 winters starts first try beats the hell out of high price plastic mowers I know because I own the also they stay broke

@Root-vy5od 5 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if 11 hp is enough for a slight inclined front yard nothing crazy ?

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 жыл бұрын

It should go up it pretty easily

@skipperjones7490 4 жыл бұрын

It will go up easy. Problem is the tranny might start slipping going down hills. I got a back bank I mow with it. The other day while going down in first gear it started making a whirring noise and was slipping out up gear. I had a yard man do the same thing but it lasted a lot longer before it started coming out of gear. Thank God my brake was still working good or I would have had a nasty crash at the bottom. Only had mine for two years now. These transmissions are all the same on these mowers and they are complete junk! Other than that I am pretty happy with it. Does anyone know the price for a new tranny on one of these?

@drewmoore1234 4 жыл бұрын

Does it have an oil filter?

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

I'll do an oil change video on it soon. It may not have an oil filter on it, but I'll find out.

@switcheffect Жыл бұрын

the only thing i dont like about mine unless im just cluelesss is u cant mow in reverse so if yard doesnt line up perfect theres always 1 spot u have to go over again and it messes up your lines

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Mine does the same, the blade shuts off in reverse.

@grant.m.ball0603 5 жыл бұрын

How would you rate this on a scale of 1 to 10 1 meaning hate it and 10 meaning it's awesome?

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

I would rate it at a 7.5 it has neve let me down.

@larryschmiesing8109 4 жыл бұрын

Does it mow in reverse?

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

You can not mow in reverse. There is a safety on the machine so it shuts down if the blade is engaged and you put the lawn mower in reverse.

@dbac8891 3 жыл бұрын

Do you still have it and still running good?

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

I love this lawn mower. It's one of the best things that I have purchased to help take care of my property.

@paulschultz4969 Жыл бұрын

Does it use straight gasoline or gas/oil mixture?

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Just straight gas. It is a 4 stroke engine.

@reality1958 Жыл бұрын

Is the mower still running good? I’m thinking about getting one…just wondering if it has been reliable

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

It runs awesome. I have never changed to oil in it still on the same spark plug...it is a really good lawnmower for the money.

@reality1958 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I ended up getting a Greenworks electric riding tractor. I couldn’t be happier…glad you enjoy yours as well

@nataliem4466 3 жыл бұрын

How do I change a belt and blade for this lawn mower? I need help.

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

We currently do not have a video that shows you how to replace the blades on this Murray ride-on lawnmower. I will keep this request in mind for a possible future video. Have a great day.

@jennyl.2689 4 жыл бұрын

Hi...does anyone know how to replace the belt under the mower?

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for asking Jenny. We currently do not have a video on this particular repair.

@elcidlord 5 жыл бұрын

Those wheels on the deck are anti-scalp wheels. Work great. These are not on 30" cut riders and it sucks!. Is that unit a "Never Change The Oil", "Just Add". Is there an oil filter. I've changed oil on mowers stating this- Briggs & Straton motors. Oil is absolutelyfilthy and usually low. I change the oil!

@SaltsNC 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't had to change mine yet but according to the manual there is a type of valve to drain the oil for oil changes and some models come with a sleeve to get the oil to drain further out from the mower.

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@allenb9050 2 жыл бұрын

Does it cut in reverse?

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

No blade shuts off.

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 жыл бұрын

Have a question about the video, leave a comment and I'll reply back to you

@TDStanton-ed1lc 10 ай бұрын

Bought new one just like it was on sale 700 would not start I offered 500 salesman went to write up n I fixed it while he was gone. I've used it 6 seasons with a huge yd in the country out of the 6 yrs it's been left outside in the weather 3 yrs still has same battery had to jo twice in 6yrs battery been on charger one time thought battery had finally died all it took was a charge. This is the third time I've replaced blades replaced spindles once because I'm rought on a mower NEVER changed oil on the engine added probably a pint over the years small mower with a 12 hp. I think it's 12 perfect mower I have zero turns n a husgavana 26 hp n 54 cut that neither mower will touch this lil mower best money I ever spent cutting with it today

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

never changed the oil in mine either and it is still going strong.

@Alyraa100 5 жыл бұрын

Do you suggest buying the warranty?

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't but it's up to you. I love this lawnmower

@elcidlord 5 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepairI don't advise buying any extended warranty.

@ARTWV 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t fins the diagram to replace the belt

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

I currently do not have a belt routing diagram for this lawnmower.

@jjcooljj139 3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking about getting a riding mower at wal mart. How did you get your riding mower did you have a truck or did they deliver it.

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

I picked it up on my ATV trailer.

@jjcooljj139 3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair ok thanks good video review on the Murray mower

@TDStanton-ed1lc 10 ай бұрын

Best advice u will ever get. Buy the smallest mower with the largest engine that way u don't have to run it wife open m it will last forever same with a c for your home always install larger a c than u need to cool your home u don't work it to death

@TDStanton-ed1lc 10 ай бұрын

George Jones road his home u do that u can stop at the bar

@jeffmiller2476 5 жыл бұрын

My mother bought one of these for her small acreage. Came crated up and had to be assembled. Okay, not too bad, but KZfaq was much more concise than the instructions were. The deck was attached on one side, but not the other. That was a fun issue to find out about. The choke cable broke within a few months. A call to MTD had the warranty person telling her to load the mower up and take it 50+ miles to confirm it was the choke cable and not, “Bad gas.” I was able to temporarily repair the cable with zip ties and electrical tape until a new cable from Amazon arrived. I knew how to replace it because the Craftsman mower she had before this one did the same thing. It’s a defect. Then just past one year of ownership, the PTO cable for the blades broke. Again, she has to haul it 50+ miles to the nearest authorized repair center. I’d highly recommend not buying this mower. It has been nothing but issues and their warranty service has been less than helpful.

@mikespain8655 4 жыл бұрын

Murray is made by MTD (along with 20 other brands). It does not get more basic than this mower. You aren’t buying quality with a low end mower such as this. Go price the $10,000 plus zero turns if you want quality, smooth ride, features, cut cut, and reliability.

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

This lawnmower has worked well for what I use it for.

@prepperdaddydavis1745 5 жыл бұрын

What are the tires sizes?

@darrellsomerville8092 5 жыл бұрын

The front are 15x6.00x6 an the rear are 20x8.00x8

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the reply.

@howard5567 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you know how to work on them, most "Reputable Mower Repair Shops" will not work on them in ( 2021 ). BUYER BEWAE!!!

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure. I do most of the maintenance myself

@montgomeryward9952 3 жыл бұрын

Finally they put the anti-scalp wheels back on the deck. Worst thing they ever did when they took em off to make em a floating deck

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

Those work really good especially where the grass meets a curb or driveway.

@montgomeryward9952 3 жыл бұрын

Mtd made Murray. Typical mtd owning all mowers like Craftsman and bolens and troybilt and cub cadet and now Murray. Cool rider tho man. I still mow with a vintage mtd rider a Montgomery Ward made by mtd from the early 90s. I own 6 and glad I do. Work em like dogs and they don't quit mtd👍👌

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

Thank is pretty awesome. Thanks for checking out our Murray ride-on lawnmower product review video. Have a great day!

@notrobbie7893 2 жыл бұрын

Man can you do a video on your neighbor’s Monte Carlo??

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

That thig is pretty cool. Love that body style.

@davidrussell2724 5 жыл бұрын

I have a murry lawnmower with no blade mighty

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 жыл бұрын

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@bankrlldee7837 5 жыл бұрын

The battery bad on these

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 жыл бұрын

Mine has been fine. I did unplug it and kept it on a tener all winter.

@elcidlord 5 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepairI usually get 2 seasons out of a Walmart battery. I remove it, store it inside on a battery tender [trickle charger]. Also put gas stabilizer in the gas tank.

@MellowMrMike 3 ай бұрын

Change oil

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 ай бұрын

Yes! I need to do this on this lawnmower. Can't believe I have had this for almost 6 years!

@arthurrodesiler3109 5 жыл бұрын

I just bypass that stupid seat switch.

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 жыл бұрын

If you put the brake on, you can get off this lawnmower and it will still run

@ryanmcgouirk9402 5 жыл бұрын

The power built Briggs are DAM good motors and yes buy a Murray they are good made in USA and yes the motor is to

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 жыл бұрын

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@arthurrodesiler3109 5 жыл бұрын

Motor is not build in the USA anymore for your info.

@ayp1938 4 жыл бұрын

murrays arent the same as they used to be this is just a rebadged mtd murray outdoor products died in 2005 and the good murrays went with it

@ARTWV 4 жыл бұрын

Find

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@davidwatkins9779 5 жыл бұрын

Y'all asking questions like that you don't need a riding mower

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out our ride on lawnmower video.

@TDStanton-ed1lc 10 ай бұрын

The reason he can get off his whole running is the safety switch under the seat is not working u can jo.tjis n do the same or jp.tje other safety switch n cut backwards should not make videos when u do not know what u r talking about but a grown man that can't use a mower better be watching his wife

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

The safety switch under the seat IS working and the reason why I can get off of this lawnmower with it running is that you have to set the parking brake and disengage the blade, once that is done you can get off of the lawnmower and clear what ever might be in your way.