Troubleshooting - Murray 1695722 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Difficult starting
Engine runs erratically
Engine stalls
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Unit fails to propel itself
Unit fails to discharge snow Auger drive belt loose or
LOOK FOR
Defective spark plug.
Blocked fuel line.
Empty gas tank.
Stale gasoline.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Unit running on CHOKE.
Gas cap vent hole is plugged.
Loose parts or damaged
impeller.
Drive belt loose or damaged.
Incorrect adjustment of traction
drive cable.
Worn or damaged friction disc.
damaged.
Auger control cable not adjusted
correctly.
Broken shear pin.
Discharge chute clogged.
Foreign object lodged in auger.
Replace defective spark plug.
Clean fuel line.
Check fuel supply.
Add fresh gasoline with fuel stabilizer.
Remove carburetor bowl to drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
CAUTION: Do not remove carburetor bowl when the engine is hot.
Set choke lever to RUN position.
Remove ice and snow from cap. Be sure vent hole is clear.
Stop engine immediately and remove spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and make
all necessary repairs. If vibration continues, have the unit serviced by an
authorized dealer.
Replace drive belt. See authorized dealer.
Adjust traction drive cable. Refer to "Cable Adjustment" in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual.
Replace friction disc. See authorized dealer.
Replace or adjust auger drive belt. Refer to "Drive Belt Adjustment" in the
MAINTENANCE section of this manual, or see authorized dealer.
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to "Cable Adjustment" in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual.
Replace shear pin. Refer to "Auger Shear Pin Replacement" in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Refer to WARNINGS in
OPERATOR SAFETY section. Clean discharge chute and inside of auger
housing.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Refer to WARNINGS in
OPERATOR SAFETY section. Remove object from auger.
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REMEDY