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    Apr 4, 2011, 08:41 AM
    Craftsman lawn tractor model 917.256524 when I engage the blades the belt will not tu
    When I engage the blades on my 917.256524 the belt does not spin is there a tension adjustment for it?
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    Apr 4, 2011, 08:50 AM

    Sure is http://www.searspartsdirect.com/part...dMod=917256524 there are three pulleys on your deck. One is on a moveable arm held in place by a spring. A threaded rod can add or subtract tension to the belt.
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    Apr 5, 2011, 04:13 AM
    Thank you for the info I will give that a try.
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    Aug 14, 2013, 05:11 PM
    Where is this treaded rod. I put a new belt on and my blades won't engage either. I was looking for a way to tighten the belt. I have a Craftsman 42inch 17.5 LT1000.
    My blades engaged for a few days after I put the new belt on. Then it took about 30 seconds to engage. Now it doesn't engage at all
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    Aug 14, 2013, 05:14 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by rstarre View Post
    Where is this treaded rod. I put a new belt on and my blades won't engage either. I was looking for a way to tighten the belt. I have a Craftsman 42inch 17.5 LT1000.
    My blades engaged for a a few days after I put the new belt on. Then it took about 30 seconds to engage. Now it doesn't engage at all
    Do you have a manual? Look for the pulley that moves when you engage the belt, it swings on an arm. The rod that causes this pulley to swing is pulled by a rod which is threaded, there is your adjustment
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    Aug 14, 2013, 05:19 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    do you have a manual? Look for the pulley that moves when you engage the belt, it swings on an arm. The rod that causes this pulley to swing is pulled by a rod which is threaded, there is your adjustment
    Thanks
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