Belt slipping or transmission gone bye bye ?

[Piney]

Older Craftsman rider
Drive belt finally broke. I replaced it with OEM part
I don’t see any tension adjustments
It will now go on flat lawn but no longer up slight hills
Belt slipping or transmission finally gave up the ghost ? How would one tell?

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Could you post the Model number of the mower? Should be on a tag under the seat.
Some mowers have 2 drive belts. On from engine to trans and one on the trans. Usually called a lower drive belt, IIRC.

 

[mechanic mark]

Put rear end on jack stands with belt installed & give it a go. Also check idler pulleys for drive belt by removing them & check center bearings for wear by spinning them by hand. If you hear metal noise or rattling replace idlers Post 917....... model number from under seat & any numbers from transaxle.

 

[Piney]

917.376731 Model # plate

I didn’t notice idler where’s binding when putting on belt. I’ll check

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Hmmm. 917.376731 is coming up as a push mower ?

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[StarTech]

Now Scrub it is a new type of riding mower....

 

[Piney]

917.376731

Hmmm. 917.376731 is coming up as a push mower ?

CRAFTSMAN 917.376731 OWNER'S MANUAL Pdf Download

View and Download Craftsman 917.376731 owner's manual online. 650 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine, Power-Propelled, 22'' Multi-Cut rotary lawn mower. 917.376731 lawn mower pdf manual download.

www.manualslib.com

well

 

[Piney]

917276240

Sorry. First post had wrong pic

well

 

[mechanic mark]

https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/5pyyifch2r-000247/craftsman-917276240-front-engine-lawn-tractor-parts

Click on Ground Drive & see idler pulleys, remove them items 50 & 52 & inspect for replacement, bearings may be worn out, make sure drive belt is OEM part. Let us know how it goes, thanks, Mark

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Don't know what to tell you... could you post a picture of the model tag?