Troubleshooting - Murray 866015 Operator's Manual

PROBleM
engine will not start
Insufficient Power
engine Stops during
Operation
engine is Difficult to
Stop
Unit Main Body

TROUBleSHOOTING

lOOK FOR
Electrode is wet or fouled
Cracked insulator
STOP SWITCH in OFF position Turn switch to ON position
Incorrect spark plug gap
Engine flooded
Use of incorrect or stale fuel
No fuel in tank
Clogged air filter
Machine is overworked
Debris build-up on cutting head Remove debris from cutting head
Engine overheating
Use of incorrect or stale fuel
Switch is bumped
Fuel tank empty
Stop wire disconnected from
switch
Loose cutting head
Broken clutch spring, bent
main shaft
Worn shaft bearings
Loose gearhead
Blade bent or damaged
Clean or replace the spark plug
Replace spark plug
Adjust gap to value listed in Specifications
Crank engine with choke open to clear excess fuel
Drain and replace with correct fuel/oil mixture
Refuel
Clean air filter
Operate properly - do not overload
Remove debris from engine
Drain and replace with correct fuel/oil mixture
Place switch in ON position
Refuel
Attach stop wire to switch
Tighten cutting head securely
See authorized dealer
See authorized dealer
See authorized dealer
Replace blade
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