Anybody no the belt length for craftsman lt 2000 riding mower, model #917. 273130

Hi, Firstly I recommend the originals as replacements. Your manual has the parts breakdown in it. The drive belt is part #130801(substitute 532138253 Poulan/WeedEater will work.) The deck belt is Part #144959. The manual is at:
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/part...mManualTabPage
Looking at a cross reference yields the 130801 as a 1/2" X 95" belt. The 144959 is a 1/2" X 95.5" belt. That odd length ought to tell why I say use OEM.
Peace,
Clarke