Popular replacement parts for Murray gas snowblowers
- Electric starter. The electric starter attaches to the engine crankshaft and includes a cord that plugs into an electrical outlet to provide the starter motor with power. Plug the electric starter into an electrical outlet and push the button on the starter motor to start the engine.
- Carburetor rebuild kit. The carburetor rebuild kit has the parts and gaskets needed to refurbish a carburetor to keep the engine running smoothly.
- Auger drive cable. The auger drive cable is a control cable that connects the auger control lever on the control panel to the engagement lever in the auger drive system.
- Fuel filter. The fuel filter attaches to bottom of the fuel tank and connects to the fuel line. It filters particles from the gasoline as fuel moves from the tank to the carburetor.
What to do when your Murray gas snowblower won't clear snow well
A snowblower won't clear snow well if the auger isn't spinning fast enough or sections of the auger don't spin. Then the auger housing and chute can clog with snow. If the snowblower isn't picking up snow well, first turn off the snowblower and clear the chute and auger housing of any clogs or snow build-up.
If the chute is clear of snow or when sections of the auger won't spin, the likely cause is broken shear pins. Replace any broken shear pins you find. Replace the auger if it's damaged.
Adjust or replace the skid shoes to keep the housing at the proper height and allow the snowblower to move easily.
You may need to tune up the snowblower engine when it won't spin the auger fast enough. Adjust the belts and auger drive cable if the engine runs well but the auger doesn't spin fast enough to clear snow. Replace the belts or auger drive cable if damaged. Replace the snowblower gear case assembly if it won't spin the auger.