I have a Craftsman Mode# 917.256522 and the blades will not disengage. The lever will not travel completely to the disengage point and feels to bind. I cannot see where it is binding. Any ideas on how to fix this problems? Thanks

Essentially it's a cable run down to the deck, it disengages the pulley... make sure the pulley isn't catching, rusted, grass etc just making it bind... clean it out and do not oil it... use a dry lube (like a graphite powder... or teflon spray that dries and leaves the teflon as oil will attract dirt)

I replaced belt now blade won't engage model # 917256571 42"hydeo 19 hp twin

Blades don't engage model @917256571