Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engines - adjusting the mower drive belt

Doityourself.com community forum was created to provide answers to all questions related to home improvement and home repair. Doityourself community can help you find information about how-to topics on small fixes to large remodeling projects. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.



PDA

View Full Version : adjusting the mower drive belt

mouseman15
10-10-07, 12:27 PM
I have a craftsman lawn tractor model 91727641 and the blade won't turn. I can see the pully turning but the belt isn't. I assumed the belt was loose but I can't figure out how to tighten it. Can it be tightened or does it have to be replaced?

repair_guy
10-10-07, 05:28 PM
The idler pulley is the only tightening that a craftsman has.If the idler spring is still strong and the belt is behind this pulley and all all the blade quell pulley's,your belt is just strached and needs replacing.
hopkinsr2
10-10-07, 07:45 PM
Check the pulleys (all of them) to make sure they turn free & easy. If a bearing is siezed, the belt will slip on the pulleys. Pay close attention to the quill assy at the rear center of the deck. Make sure everything is smooth & free before putting a new belt on. Also check the blade brake system to be sure it's releasing. Good luck, Roger