[al bundy]

hello all. i just picked up a murry 5.0hp "power select" 22" 2in1 combo mower. it runs fine. the issue is the self-propell feature. if you lift the front wheels and engage transmission,, the wheels spin, but when you put them down.....very little pulling power..? can anyone tell me what would cause this?

 

[Five Points]

First off, Welcome to MLF! We're glad you stopped by.

OK, now, did you check the belt? it may be worn out or stretched. If its OK, then you may want to check to see if the gearing in the wheels are shot. Its usually part of the whole wheel, which is plastic and can wear out. I'm leaning toward the belt for now..

 

[freginold]

Had the same problem on my Craftsman 22" Power Propelled. Thought it was the belt, put a new belt in and it did the same thing, so I'm leaning toward the wheels/gears now but haven't had time to check them yet.

 

[al bundy]

i have not checked anything yet. are the belts adjustable?

 

[Five Points]

Whats the model and serial#s

 

[themidniteryder]

On a walk behind, generally no, belts are not adjustable. Got to get in the commercial ones for there to be a chance at adjusting the idler pulley.

 

[al bundy]

ps- can anyone tell me why responses to posts and pm's are not being notified to me through email? and yes , i have the "notification type" set as "instant email notification"....?

 

[Five Points]

I can't tell you off the top of my head but I will look into it. Its not going into your SPAM folder is it?

 

[Five Points]

I found your problem, I sent you PM so check your notifications.

FP

 

[al bundy]

finally got the model # on this today. it's 22615x8a

 

[Five Points]

Judging by the parts diagram, it looks like it has an idler pulley but can't tell if there is any adjustment. Here is a parts manual if you don't have one,
View attachment MURRAY-MODEL-22615X8A-WALK-BEHIND-MOWER-(2000)-PARTS-LIST.pdf

 

[al bundy]

i didn't have one.....but i do now! thanks......i'll just have to pull the cover off and inspect it. do you know off-hand if those belts are standard size at the hardware store or are they special order?

 

[Five Points]

37x100 or 37x100MA might be available at sears in the store if you need it asap otherwise I would go online. It was only $12.50 at sears. Buying a close fit one from anywhere might give you more headache later.

:bag: That's just my opinion though!

 

[themidniteryder]

The belt is a 3/8" x 34 3/16" so it is going to be size critical. Jacks Small Engines Search

Has it in aftermarket or OEM, and unresistingly the OEM belt is cheaper, although I would say the Stens aftermarket is a little better quality.

 

[al bundy]

ok thanks...no , not in a hurry. this mower is for a rental property we just bought and the mowing season is pretty much over here.

hey five points......i'm still not getting email notifications to my posts..? i changed it like you said. posts since then ...nothing in my email? don't know what to make of it.

 

[Five Points]

ok thanks...no , not in a hurry. this mower is for a rental property we just bought and the mowing season is pretty much over here.

hey five points......i'm still not getting email notifications to my posts..? i changed it like you said. posts since then ...nothing in my email? don't know what to make of it.

I'll have an administrator take a look at it as they can make those changes behind the scenes.

 

[Five Points]

hey five points......i'm still not getting email notifications to my posts..? i changed it like you said. posts since then ...nothing in my email? don't know what to make of it.

Should be good to go know