2007-01-18 08:58:07 · 5 answers · asked by Wherwolf 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You should be able to go to the Murray website at:
http://www.murray.com/products/combined_search.asp?search=Model&type=OM
Enter the model number of your snowblower and, hopefully, that will bring up your product literature for you.
A frequent snowblower starting problem is an oil-fouled spark plug. Check yours out and replace with new. Also, use gas that you bought fairly recently. Don't use gas that's been sitting around a year or two.
If you can't find the manual on-line and don't know where the spark plug is, consider removing the screws from the panel where the pull cord and/or key are located. Frequently, the spark plug is located behind this panel on snowblowers.
I don't know about your Murray, but with other manual-start snowblowers I've used, it's a simple thing to overlook so be sure to remember to turn the key to the "on" position for starting and you also have to pull out the choke when first starting a cold engine. (And then push the choke in after a few seconds.)
Good luck!
Jim in Wisconsin
2007-01-18 09:21:09 · answer #1 · answered by James 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many things can keep a snowblower from starting. Some models need to have a key. Sometimes this is located next to the choke lever or knob. It is also most likely that you are doing everything correct, but there is a problem with the machine itself. Here are somethings to check. Using a compression gauge remove the spark, screw the gauge into the hole were the plug would go. Pull the starter rope once. The gauge should read near 60. Anything less, you probably have a valve problem. Next put the plug into the spark plug boot and ground the plug to the engine block. Pull the starter rope while looking for a spark between the gap of the plug. This may require an assisitant. If no spark, you probably need a new ignition coil, or you have a grounding problem. The final thing is removed the bowl from the bottom of the carb, if you smell stinky gas, or see it gumed up on the bowl, you will need to replace the carb. Hope this was helpful. You may also want to consider taking the machine to a local small engine show for assistance.
2007-01-19 13:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by John's Lawn Care 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the spark plug out --spray a shot of starting fluid in the plug hole --install a new spark plug. Use fresh gas--inspect air filter>relace.You might wish to change oil also. Glad I don"t need a snowblower---it"s all ice here.
2007-01-18 17:43:52 · answer #3 · answered by Spock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray a bit of ether or pour a small amount of gas into the carb. Clsoe the choke and start. This will ignite and may be enough to get the blower going. Use caution with ether because too much will cause damage. Good luck.
2007-01-18 17:06:37 · answer #4 · answered by tim r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
open up the air filter to access the carb and squirt starting fluid in there. maybe need a clean spark plug, too.
2007-01-18 19:29:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋