Craftsman YT4500 reverse issues after belt replacement

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I have a Sears YT4500. Model 917.28858 tractor, 2012.

The drive belt got jammed at the transaxle while snow blowing. I have replaced the belt. The tractor goes forward but nut reverse. The reverse foot control no longer sticks up enough to step on it to go in reverse. The reverse was working fine before the belt let go.

Also, do you know were I can get a service manual for this model?

Thanks.
 
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Follow up:

Problem fixed. I found a bracket that attaches to each side of he frame and also bolts to the transaxle using 2 bolts. The 2 bolts were snapped off flush with the top of the transaxle. The trans was removed, the bolts were heated then easy outed.

The axle bracket that the transaxle attaches to were torn up from the extra torque. These were welded up.

So, due to the bracket not being attached to the transaxle, the movement of the transaxle was causing the belts to bind.
 
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