21. Connect
the spark plug w ire.
How To Replace
the Auger
Shear
Bolt
The augers are secured to the auger shaft with
special shear bolts. These shear belts ere de-
signed to break and protect the machine ff an
object becomes lodged in the auger housing.
Do not use a harder bolt as the protection pro-
vided by the shear bolt will be lost.
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ARNING: For safety and to pro-
tect the machine, use only original
equipment
shear bolts.
To replace a broken shear bolt, proceed as fol-
lows. Extra shear bolts were provided in the as-
sembly parts beg.
1. (Figure 2) Move the throttle control (13) to
the stop position. Disengage all controls.
2. Disconnect
the spark plug wire. Make sure
ell moving parts have stopped.
3. (Figure 17) Lubricate the auger shaft Zerk
fitting
(1), if equipped, with a grease gun.
4. (Figure 27) Align the hole in the auger with
the hole in the auger shaft. Install the new
shear bolt (2), spacer (3), and Iocknut (4).
5. Connect the spark plug wire.
HOW TO Prepare
The Snow
Thrower
For
Storage
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WARNING:
Do not remove gasoline
while inside a building, near a fire,
or while you smoke. Gasoline
fumes can cause an explosion or a fire.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Let the engine run until it is out of gasoline.
3. Drain the oil from the warm engine. Fill the
engine crankcase with new oil.
4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder.
Pour one ounce of oil into the cylinder. Slow-
ly pull the recoil-start
grip so that the oil will
protect the cylinder. Install a new spark plug
in the cylinder.
5. Thoroughly clean the snow thrower.
6. Lubricate all lubrication points. See the Main-
tenance section.
7. Be sure that ell nuts, bolts end screws are
securely fastened. Inspect all visible moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear. Re-
place if necessary.
8. Cover the bare metal parts of the blower
housing, auger, and the impeller with spray
rust preventative
lubricant.
9. Put the unit in a building that has good ven-
tilation.
10. If the machine must be stored outdoors.
block up the snow thrower to be sure the en-
tire machine is off the ground.
11. Cover the snow thrower with a suitable pro-
tective cover that does not retain moisture.
Do not use plastic.
How To Order
Replacement
Parts
The replacement parts ere shown either on the
back pages of this Instruction Book or in a sepa-
rate Parts List Book.
Use only manufacturer's
authorized or approved
replacement
parts. The letter placed on the end
of the part number denotes the type of finish for
the part, C for chrome, Z for zinc, a PA for pur-
chased assembly.
It is important that you include
this when ordering a part. Do not use attach-
ments or accessories
not specifically
recom-
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
CHART
mended for this unit. in order to obtain proper
replacement
parts you must supply the model
number (see nameplate).
Replacement
parts, except for the engine, trans-
mission, transaxle or differential, are available
from the store where the product was pur-
chased, a service shop recommended
by the
store or from a"Murray,
Inc. Central Parts Dis-
tributor" listed on the back page of this Instruc-
tion Book.
If you are unable to obtain parts or service in the
manner outlined above, then contact:
HAY'rER LIMITED,
Service Department,
Spellbrook,
Bishop's Stortford,
Hertfordshire.
CM23 4BU.
MURRAY, INC.
Outdoor Power Equipment
Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 268
Brentwood, Tennessee
U.S.A.
37027
1-800-251-8007
Collect telephone calls will not
be accepted.
Replacement
parts for the engine, transaxle,
or
transmission,
are available from the manufectur-
er's authorized service centre found in the yel-
low pages of the telephone directory. Also, see
the individual engine or transmission
warranties
to order replacement
parts.
When ordering the following information
is re-
quired:
(1) The Model Number
(2) Serial Number
(3) Part Number
(4) Quantity
TROUBLE
Difficult starting
CAUSE
Defective spark plug,
Water or dirt in fuel system,
Unit fails to discharge snow
Engine runs erratic
Blocked fuel line, empty gas tank. or stale
gasoline
Engine stalls
Unit running on CHOKE.
Engine runs erratic;
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Loose parts: damaged impeller
Unit fails to propel itself
Drive belt loose or damaged.
Incorrect adjustment of traction drive cable
Worn or damaged friction wheel.
Auger drive belt loose or damaged.
Auger control cable not adjusted correctly.
Shear bolt broken
Discharge chute clogged.
F-021033L
Foreign object lodged in auger
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CORRECTION
Replace spark plug.
Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with
fresh fuel.
Clean fuel line; check fuel supply; add fresh
gasoline
Set choke lever to RUN position.
Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with
fresh fuel.
Stop engine immediately
and disconnect
spark
plug wire. Tighten all bolts and make all
necessary repairs.
If vibration continues, have
the unit serviced by a competent repairman.
Replace drive belt.
Adjust traction drive cable.
Replace friction wheel.
Adjust auger drive belt; replace if damaged.
Adjust auger control cable.
Replace shear bolt
Stop engine immediately
and disconnect
spark
plug wire. Clean discharge chute and inside of
auger housing.
Stop engine immediately
and disconnect
spark
plug wire.
Remove object from auger.