I need a free online manual or some information on how to replace a belt on top of the deck for a Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower. It is a Kohler 24hp V-twin mod 917.273223

Part #174224 | Owner's manual, english | SearsPartsDirect.com from Sears This should give you a manual for less than $5. I thought they were downloads but apparently not..

Yes you could see the parts diagram at sears.com

There should also be a decal of the diagram on the mower deck.