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How to Troubleshoot a Murray Go-Kart

Murray is best known for making lawn mowers, snow throwers, edgers and lawn tractors. However, Murray also manufactures several go-kart models that have small gasoline engines similar to those found on mowers and edgers. Go-karts can provide hours of enjoyment for young and old alike. But that fun can be cut short quickly when problems arise. Fortunately, there are a number of easy-to-troubleshoot problems that can be remedied at home instead of at the repair shop.

Things You'll Need

  • Pliers
  • Spark plug wrench
  • Spark gap tool
  • Replacement plug
  • Oil
  • Screwdriver
  • Wrench
  • Air filter, if needed
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Instructions

    • 1

      Unscrew the go-kart's gas cap and make sure there is gas in the tank. If it's empty or low, add some gas.

    • 2

      Check to make sure the go-kart's key switch is turned to the "on" position. Also check to make sure the engine switch on the side of the engine is also turned to the "on" position.

    • 3

      Check to make sure the spark plug is connected. It can come loose because of engine vibration and off-road bumps and jolts. Use a pair of pliers to pull the spark plug boot off of the plug if it is suspected as a problem. Use a spark plug wrench to remove the plug.

    • 4

      Set the spark plug's gap at .030 inches with a spark gap tool and re-insert the plug and plug boot. If the go-kart does not start, replace the plug with a new one.

    • 5

      Check the engine oil level by removing the oil dipstick, wiping it off, sticking it in and then pulling it. If the oil is low, add enough so that the oil level falls between the "full" and "low" level indicators on the dipstick.

    • 6

      Examine the accelerator cable if the go kart engine will not slow down to normal engine idle speed. Check to make sure the accelerator cable is not bent and that the pedal fasteners are firmly in place. If they aren't, tighten them with a wrench.

    • 7

      Use a screwdriver to remove the air filter case. Remove the air filter and replace it with a new one if it is dirty.


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