Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    lorrieh's Avatar
    lorrieh Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    May 28, 2011, 05:19 PM
    How to replace the mower blade belt on my Craftsman rider #917.272950.
    My belt slipped off and I'm trying to put it back on. I can't tell from the manual how to configure it. I have the manual (obviously) and don't understand one thing and the picture is awful. I'm a 60 year old woman doing a man's job. My husband is disable so it falls on me. Can anyone help me with a clear diagram?
    grammadidi's Avatar
    grammadidi Posts: 1,182, Reputation: 468
    Ultra Member
     
    #2

    May 28, 2011, 10:57 PM

    Last week someone I know had problems trying to get a new belt on a lawn tractor. They ended up calling the manufacturer and asking them. The manufacturer sent them an EXCELLENT diagram & instructions and they got the belt on in no time at all. That's where I would start, if I were you! Be sure to explain your situation!

    Hugs, Didi
    lorrieh's Avatar
    lorrieh Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #3

    May 29, 2011, 06:09 AM
    Comment on grammadidi's post
    Thank you. I e-mailed Sears and told them my plight! Usually my son-in-law does this for me (he is a mechanic!) But, he is out of town this week. Hopefully Sears can send me a clear diagram. I can usually do anything if I have a good illustration:)
    DG's Avatar
    DG Posts: 1,375, Reputation: 109
    Ultra Member
     
    #4

    May 29, 2011, 07:54 AM
    Belt # 48 is belt that comes from engine to deck.
    # 47 is belt on deck. Hope this helps.
    Luck
    Attached Images
     
    lorrieh's Avatar
    lorrieh Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #5

    May 29, 2011, 01:05 PM
    Comment on grammadidi's post
    First of all, thanks to all who tried to help. To update, I did e-mail sears and they e-mailed me back the website for the manual (which I had already downloaded from that very site). It suddenly hit me, I could enlarge the photo on the site (duh) and maybe see the configuration better! Eureka! It all came together to me and I went out and put the belt on tractor and my 1 acre lot is nicely mowed. Thank you!!
    DG's Avatar
    DG Posts: 1,375, Reputation: 109
    Ultra Member
     
    #6

    May 29, 2011, 02:57 PM

    Good job .
    grammadidi's Avatar
    grammadidi Posts: 1,182, Reputation: 468
    Ultra Member
     
    #7

    May 29, 2011, 08:49 PM

    Awesome! Way to go!

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Craftsman riding mower 917.287080 will not engage the drive belt. [ 1 Answers ]

My craftsman riding lawn mower 917.287080 will not engage the drive belt... any suggestions?

Belt Diagram forn 917 254 240 Craftsman Mower [ 2 Answers ]

Where can I find a belt diagram for a Craftsman 917 254 240 rising mower. It's a very old mower with no owners manual.

How can I replace the power drive belt in a Craftsman Model Number 917.251492 mower [ 2 Answers ]

My riding mower Power drive belt needs to be repaced and am asking the procedure for this. The belt is attaced to the transaxle and clutch

Replace Drive Belt on Craftsman II riding mower [ 0 Answers ]

Is there a diagram available that will show me how to replace the drive belt on an older Craftsman II 11 HP 6 speed 40 inch riding mower. The deck is off it already. The Model number is 592255750 the serial number is 00350427. The belt broke and came off and I have no way of knowing how to get the...


View more questions Search