Craftsman II no longer moves

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• Sep 14, 2011 / Craftsman II no longer moves

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Engine starts, Blades move...mower sits

I have a Craftsman II that stopped moving all of a sudden. I looked under the tractor and see the drive belt(looked that up in manual) has come loose from the back pulley(if that is what it is called. In theory all I should have to do is loosen the pulleys to get the belt back on and then move the pulleys back and tighten, right? Do I need ramps for this or can I do it without them?

Or is there something more? Any help would be great...
Thanks,
Rich

 

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• Sep 14, 2011 / Craftsman II no longer moves

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Post something in the Craftsman forum. You should get better results there.
Do you have any ideas on why the belt left the drive pulley if so post them too.

 

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• Sep 14, 2011 / Craftsman II no longer moves

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In theory yes, all you should have to do is put it back on. But more than likely it came off because it is stretched, and will come off again. It may be time for a new belt. I would put it back on and try it, and if it comes right back off I would start looking to replace it.

 

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If it needs replaced it isn't that much more work is it? Would it be better just to get the new belt to start with? And thanks for the answers! I did not expect this quick of a turn around

Can anyone help with a leaking CH power washer? LOL

 

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• Sep 15, 2011 / Craftsman II no longer moves

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rtkiii said:

If it needs replaced it isn't that much more work is it? Would it be better just to get the new belt to start with? And thanks for the answers! I did not expect this quick of a turn around

Can anyone help with a leaking CH power washer? LOL

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Can't help with the pressure washer much. There should be a diagram of how the belt routes, either on the mower deck, or somewhere on the mower. I'd suggest finding it, and make sure you understand it before removing your existing belt. Failing that, make a diagram of your own. While you've got the old belt out, inspect all of your pulleys, sheaves, and idlers for proper function and condition. A bent, pinched or spread pulley can make your belt and mower shake like a wet dog.

 

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• Sep 17, 2011 / Craftsman II no longer moves

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Lift up the seat . Remove the battery . Remove the plastic battery box . Put the belt back on . There is one bolt to loosen on the rod guide for the belt right by the main rear axle pulley .
I have a craftsman that would throw the belt when I hit ruts in the yard .
Just double checked all the belt guides - one could of moved or dropped off .

 

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• Sep 18, 2011 / Craftsman II no longer moves

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id be more concerned about why it came off....you dont want to repeat it