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Trouble shooting chart, Trouble cause correction – Murray TM6100X5A User Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

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F-050204L

TROUBLE

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Engine does not start

Spark plug wire

disconnected.

Connect spark plug wire.

Engine not primed.

Prime engine.

Defective or incorrectly

gapped spark plug.

Inspect or replace spark

plug.

Fuel tank empty.

Add fuel.

Dirty carburetor or fuel line.

Clean carburetor or fuel line.

Dirty air filter.

Replace air filter.

Carburetor out of adjustment. For carburetor adjustment,

take the unit to an authorized

Service Center.

Engine flooded.

Wait several minutes before

starting.

Throttle control lever in

incorrect position.

Move throttle lever to FAST

or START position.

Stale gasoline.

Drain old gasoline and add

fresh gasoline.

Defective throttle control

lever or wire.

Inspect lever and wire.

Replace if damaged or

defective.

Engine runs poorly.

Bad spark plug.

Replace spark plug.

Dirty air filter.

Replace air filter.

Carburetor out of adjustment. Adjust carburetor. Take the

unit to an authorized Service

Center.

Stale gasoline.

Drain old gasoline. Add fresh

gasoline.

Engine cooling system

clogged.

Clean engine screen and

cooling fins.