How to Install a Murray Engine Stop Cable

The stop cable on the Murray lawn mower is a cable that runs from the power lever switch mounted on the mower's handle to the control arm on the side of the mower's carburetor. Over time, the cable can snap or the lever switch casing can crack, either of which will render the part useless. Replacement cables and power lever switches are available at most lawn mower shops or at the lawn section of larger home improvement stores.

Adjustable wrench
Pliers
Replacement stop cable and lever assembly

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the Murray's spark plug wire by hand.
- 2
  Use an adjustable wrench to remove the lever casing from the handle of the mower.
- 3
  Trace the end of the cable to the carburetor control arm. Use the pliers to remove the end of the cable from the control arm linkage. Dispose of the old cable and lever.
- 4
  Insert the end of the new cable into the carburetor control arm hole and bend the end of it down to hold it in place.
- 5
  Attach the new lever to the handle of the mower with the adjustable wrench and then reconnect the spark plug wire.

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