How can I realign the drive belt on my Craftsmen lawnmower (model 917-379.1?
The belt which drives the wheels has slipped off the pulley on the engine shaft. I can turn the belt, but can't get it back onto the pulley. Because this has, in effect, lengthened the belt, it does not drive the wheels as designed. How can I get the belt back on the pulley without removing the engine? Also...if the belt were to break, how can it be replaced without removing the engine?
I found a partial answer in the mower's manual (surprise!) which says that I need to remove the blade and the debris cover. However, in order to remove the debris cover, I need to remove the blade adapter. There are no instructions on removing this item from the shaft. Any help out there?
Wayne
Wayne
July 2008
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