What would make a Murray lawn mower not start?
The carburetor might be clogged. A clogged carburetor is most commonly caused by leaving fuel in the lawn mower for a long period of time. This sticky fuel can clog up the carburetor and prevent the engine from starting. If the carburetor is clogged, try cleaning it with carburetor cleaner.
How do you start a old Murray lawn mower?
Go behind the Murray mower. Grab the throttle lever on the handle with one hand and the handgrip of the recoil rope with your other hand. Press the throttle lever toward the handle and pull the recoil rope with a swift jerk. You may have to pull on the recoil rope three times for the Murray push mower engine to start.
Where is the starter solenoid on a Murray riding mower?
Locate the starter solenoid, which is bolted under the area almost straight down from the front edge of the seat. Unscrew the ignition and battery cables from the side of the starter solenoid using the proper sized wrench.
Where are the safety switches on a Murray riding mower?
A safety cut-off switch is located under the seat of a Murray riding lawnmower. The switch is pressure-activated and is designed to disrupt power to the engine of the mower if the operator leaves the seat while the mower is in operation.
Where is the fuse located on a Murray riding mower?
On our current style riding mowers, the fuse will either be: A) Under the hood, behind the steering dash panel. B) Underneath and behind the battery, located beneath the seat. Note: The battery may need to be removed for access to this fuse block.
How do you start a choke on a riding lawn mower?
How to Start a Riding Lawn Mower?
- Sit firmly on the seat.
- Start the Engine.
- Press the Brakes.
- Engage the Parking Brake.
- Put the Gear to Neutral.
- Pull the Throttle onto Choke Position.
- Insert the Ignition Key.
- Turn the Key to the Right hand side/Clockwise.