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    Jul 20, 2012, 11:49 AM
    Riding lawn mower gears won't engage.
    I recently purchased a used Murray riding lawn mower and now the gears won't engage. Can someone give me a checklist and the order in which to check them? I did not remove any of the tires to remove the key (which I read online today) but I will check just in case it got loose and fell out anyway. Thanking you in advance for your replies.
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    Jul 20, 2012, 07:27 PM
    Hi,
    Kinsa would be nice to know a model number. Could be an idler failed, the belt, the park brake locked or the shift mechanism. I do not have the luxury of being able to examine anything myself.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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    Jul 24, 2012, 04:44 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by crigby View Post
    Hi,
    Kinsa would be nice to know a model number. Could be an idler failed, the belt, the park brake locked or the shift mechanism. I do not have the luxury of being able to examine anything myself.
    Peace,
    Clarke

    I found out what the problem is. It is the belts are worn and slipping off the pulleys. I removed them both and I am looking for belts to purchase but no retailers here seems to carry them. I tried Walmart, Home depot and a couple other small shops in the area.
    The model # is 30577X8A it is a Murray riding lawn mower with 30inch cut. The larger of the two belts is a 37X57 and the smaller belt the writing is barely visible but I can make out the numbers 12-7245. I had to cut the smaller belt because I couldn't figure out how to remove it. Is there an easy way to replace these belts and can you walk me through it? Could you tell me where I can find these belts to purchase. Thanking you in advance for your reply.
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