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    Dec 2, 2006, 03:12 PM
    Blades will not disengage
    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
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    Dec 2, 2006, 08:39 PM
    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)
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    May 16, 2007, 04:27 AM
    I replaced belt now blade won't engage model # 917256571 42"hydeo 19 hp twin
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    May 16, 2007, 04:29 AM
    Blades don't engage model @917256571
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