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    Sep 14, 2008, 10:11 AM
    The belt on a murray riding mower
    I have a 12.5ap 40 inch murray riding mower I think the model number is 289707.. and the belt came off but when I put it back on there is slack in it and it won't engage.. what do I need to look for to do.. thanks
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    Sep 15, 2008, 09:08 AM
    Which belt, you have at least 3. Most belts have a spring loaded tensioner pulley that engages the belt and maintainens tension, did you pull the pulley back and get the belt around it?
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