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Hard Shifting on Craftsman Rider

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bmiller

I have a 1995 Craftsman Rider (model: 917.257644). When the engine is off the shifter works normally, but when the engine is running the gear shift is very hard to move between gears. I am guessing that the clutch isn't fully disengaging the belt and that the continued motion of the pulley is the problem, but i don't see any obvious adjustments in the clutch / idler pulley system. Will a new belt do the trick? Looking for ideas. Thanks!


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bertsmobile1

No a new belt will make it worse.
Pull the belt off and check the pulleys that tension the belt when the clutch /brake pedal is released.
Good chance the holes will be flogged out or there will be debris in there preventing full travel.


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bobthewoodbutcher

bobthewoodbutcher

bmiller said:
I have a 1995 Craftsman Rider (model: 917.257644). When the engine is off the shifter works normally, but when the engine is running the gear shift is very hard to move between gears. I am guessing that the clutch isn't fully disengaging the belt and that the continued motion of the pulley is the problem, but i don't see any obvious adjustments in the clutch / idler pulley system. Will a new belt do the trick? Looking for ideas. Thanks!
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The manual for my older Sears say to depress the Brake/clutch 1/2 way to shift. My mower will not shift at all with the motor off. I do not know how old it is yet, still trying to interpret the model #. Model 536.255133


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