Craftsman 917 276180 w/ kohler comander 25 hp SV600smdl clutch/brake adjustment

[StarTech]

The number posted by both the OP and Star don't match that mower. I think there is an issue with the drive belt being incorrect in combination with either the direction linkage out of adjustment or more common is the speed selector on the fender has been bent due to contact with a tree throwing off the position when in neutral.

First all I did was change the layout of the OP given number.

Very possible things don't match up. DYIers are always screwing things up by mismatching parts. Plus a lot of the OEMs seems to be posting bad info lately or simply don't have the info on their product so they just throw something to please someone. This like changing engine shrouds and not transferring the current info or losing tags.

Well that don't work either. It like the Kawasaki FB460V-CS07 that Kawasaki has no info on other than a sales flyer, IPL wise. I finally manage to piece together enough info from various specs to get the carburetor rebuilt and a new intake valve. I got lucky as the exhaust was savable as it is NLA. Kawasaki suggested using FS07 spec which superseded the CS07 but the parts don't match. Wrong needle valve and breather cover gasket. Boy that is a big engine to hand crank.

 

[StarTech]

I found the label it is a Hydro-Gear JE3073 ser# 804411067, not sure the numbers are correct they were hard to read
Again thanks for your help
Barry

Can you post an image of the label from the transaxle as those the numbers post don't seem right at all.

 

[zgbarry]

Again thanks for your help. The belt I am using is a 4L830, there were no numbers on original belt, so trial & error. I can see if it is to tight it can cause the tractor to creep in neutral. I have attached pic of the trans axle, it also shows that the parts to dis-engage the trany are missing, ie no free wheeling. I have not solved that yet. Also the "Park" lever is broken where it comes thu the dash, I have welded a washer on it and it works most of the time. To date I have replaced the Carb, fuel pump and trany fluid & filter (carquest 84035 filter & 20-50 oil). It would be nice if I could find a owners manual for this model!

 

[StarTech]

Hydro Gear 150078 (218-3010L)

210-3010L series service manual

 

[zgbarry]

thanks Star Tech

 

[HughDaHand]

The belt you want is part # 532140218 (1/2" x 84.5")