How do I start my 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.

How do you start a self propeller on a lawn mower?

Stand behind the lawn mower. Use one hand to hold the engine stop lever in the operating position. Use the other hand to hold the recoil starter handle. Slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt, then pull quickly to start the push mower engine.

What is the red button on a lawn mower?

The petrol knob is the soft button (usually red or black) on the lawn mower housing. This will pump the petrol into the engine. Do not press the button too often, otherwise there will be too much gas in the engine.

Why isn’t my mower starting?

Your Mower Won’t Start: Other possible causes include: Loose, Dirty or Disconnected Spark Plug in Your Lawn Mower: Check it out, clean off debris, re-connect and tighten. Dirty Air Filter: Clean or replace. Fuel Not Reaching the Engine: Tap the side of the carburetor to help the flow of gas.

How do you start a self propelled?

Push the bulb five times to prime the engine. If your mower has a speed lever, slide the lever to the highest speed. Grasp the mower handle, and depress the dead-man lever. The mower will not start if the dead-man lever is not depressed.

Is choke open or closed when starting?

The choke is only used when starting a cold engine. When doing a cold start, the choke should be closed to limit the amount of air going in. Once the car has warmed up, if the choke does not open fully, the restriction in air may result in reduced power.

Where is the model number on a Murray push mower?

Find Your Murray Model Number. Model Numbers on Murray riding lawn mowers are found on the back of the mower or under the seat. Model numbers on Murray push mowers and walk behind mowers are normally on the center of the deck between the brackets that mount the lower handle.

What’s the best way to start a Murray lawn mower?

Sit on the seat and press the clutch/brake pedal all the way forward with your foot. When the engine starts, lower the throttle to the slow position. It is a good idea to tune your Murray lawnmower at the start of the mowing season. It is a good idea to tune your Murray lawnmower at the start of the mowing season.

What to do if your lawn mower won’t start?

Lawn Mower Troubleshooting Inspect the spark plug for signs of wear or damage. If the porcelain insulator is cracked, an electrode is burned away or damaged, or there is heavy carbon buildup at the electrode, replace the spark plug.

Where do you fill the gas tank on a Murray lawn mower?

Fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline. Find the primer button on the side of the engine near the carburetor. Push the primer button three times, allowing about two seconds between each push. Insert the dipstick and cap into the oil fill neck. Go behind the Murray mower.