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My Riding mower blades will not turn?

I just got a used riding mower from someone. It ran fine for a while, i.e. cut and ran but then all of a sudden the blades stop running. I looked underneath and it seems the belt came off. I’m not sure how it goes back on. I put what thought was the correct way, but the blades still don’t turn. I am unable to find anything online. Its a Craftsman Model#971254791. Can anyone help me?

When I worked at Sears this happened all the time! I’ll give you the “Secret Weapon” for service techs.

www3.Sears.com

Type in your model # which BTW is “917.125791″ (makes a difference)
It will show you a picture of how your belt is arranged around the pulleys as well as give you a parts breakdown and part numbers if anything is not working! With this information it should be a quick fix and back to mowing in no time.

How to Sharpen Riding Lawn Mower Blades : Remove the deck from a Riding Lawn Mower.

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