Troubleshooting - Murray M2255FC Instructions Manual

The engine wiii not start.
1. Make sure the fuel tank is filled with clean gasoline. Do not use old gasoline.
2. On a cold engine, push the primer button (optional on some models). For the number of times required to push the
primer button, seethe engine manufacturer's instructions.
3. Make sure the wire for the spark plug is connected to the spark plug.
4. Adjust the Carburetor. Refer to the engine manual.
5. There is too much gasoline in the engine cylinder. Remove and dry the spark plug. Pull the recoiBtart grip several times.
Install the spark plug. Connectthe wire to the spark plug. Start the engine.
6. The engine is difficult to start in heavy or high grass. Move the mower to a clean dry surface.
7. Make sure the engine stop lever is in the operating position.
8. Make sure the fuel valve is in the ON position. Refer to the engine manual.
The engine wit1 not stop.
1. Releasethe engine stop lever.
2. Checkthe engine stop cable. Replacethe cable if bent or damaged.
Engineperformanceis bad.
1_ Checkthe height of cut settings_ Raise the height of cut if the grass is high.
2_ Checkthe bottom of the blade housing_Cleanthe blade housing of grass and other debris.
3. Checkthe wire to the spark plug_ Make sure the wire is connected.
4. Cleanthe engine cooling fins of grass and other debris_
5_ Checkthe carburetor adjustments_Refer to the engine manual.
6. Checkthe spark plug gap_Set the spark plug gap at 0.030"
7_ Checkthe amount of oil in the engine_Fill with oi if necessary.
8. Checkthe engine air cleaner. Refer to the engine manual.
9. The gasoline is bad. Drain and clean the fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank with clean gasoline.
Excessive vibratien.
1_ Remove the blade. Checkthe blade and balance if necessary= Seethe blade maintenance instructions.
2_ Checkfor a bent or broken blade. A damaged blade is dangerous and must be repiacedo
3. Checkthe blade adapter_Replace a broken blade adapter°
4. if the vibration continues, take the mower to an Authorized Service Center.
The grass will not discharge correctly_
1. Cleanthe bottom of the mower housing.
2_ Checkfor a badly worn blade. Remove and sharpen the blade. For safety, replacethe blade every two years with a factory
replacement blade.
The grass is not cut even.
1. Checkthe height adjustment at each wheel. The height adjustment must be the same for each wheel
2. Make sure the blade is sharp.
3. Checkfor a bent or broken blade. A damaged blade is dangerous and must be replaced.
4. Checkfor a broken blade adapter. Replace a broken blade adapter.