J D LX172 Drive belt

[Frank D.]

Replaced transmission drive belt, now clutch won't disengage fully. Used OEM belt, all springs and pulleys seem ok, just won't fully release belt tension. Can belt be stretched, just a bit would probably do the trick?

 

[mechanic mark]

John Deere Model LX172 Lawn Tractor Parts

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[bertsmobile1]

Usual reason for that is routing the belt the wrong way through the clutching pulleys
A photo would help