Murray 12538 Model 13ac76lf058 Shift-on-the-go needs adjusting

[jmartin]

I have a Murray 12538 Model 13ac76lf058 and the Shift-on-the-go needs some adjusting. This mower has the yellow shift lever on the dash. I have been looking for a manual but am unable to find anything, or even find videos on how to adjust this setup.

 

[ILENGINE]

Why does it need adjusted.

 

[jmartin]

It either has really slow speed and the belt slips, or jackrabbit.

 

[ILENGINE]

Sounds more like the variable speed drive pulley is not sliding freely and allowing the belts to sync correctly. May also be an issue with the belts being worn.

 

[jmartin]

Figured out the belt on the mower was too long - and worn out. Replaced with a 69" belt. The brake/clutch adjustment was way off as well. Once I adjusted it the mower works like a champ, and my very little wife can now reach the peddle.