Craftsman 917274822 tractor

[Need2learn]

Hello I have Craftsman 917274822 tractor 42 riding mower the problem I am having is the Deck Belt, Each replacement belt I get for it, IT IS TOO TIGHT.. I try ordering from the Sears Online, and it sending me to Amazon where I tried there belts, and they are to tight, and when you go to crank the mower up the blades are turning

 

[Scrubcadet10]

it's possible someone slipped up when the belt was made, put the wrong belt in the wrong cardboard sleeve, i've ordered several belts where the part number on the belt was one number and on the sleeve was the correct number.
should be

1/2" wide x 95-1/4" belt​

 

[mechanic mark]

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[bertsmobile1]

Usually this would be because the belt is routed wrong or the return spring on the tension arm was not replaced or in the wrong position .

 

[Need2learn]

it's possible someone slipped up when the belt was made, put the wrong belt in the wrong cardboard sleeve, i've ordered several belts where the part number on the belt was one number and on the sleeve was the correct number.
should be

1/2" wide x 95-1/4" belt​

Wow unreal and thanks for the info

 

[Need2learn]

Usually this would be because the belt is routed wrong or the return spring on the tension arm was not replaced or in the wrong position .

It is only one to put the belt on if you put the belt Wrong you can’t even get it on the motor pulley.

 

[Cusser]

Maybe the tensioner pulley arm is stuck. I have this happen periodically.

 

[Born2Mow]

Sears is really a distributor and not a manufacturer. Maybe someone can lead you to the original maker's same model. Their catalog may suggest a longer belt.

 

[Bellcrank]

Craftsman 917 models have belt routing illustration under where you place your feet.

 

[Bellcrank]

917.274822 mower engagement parts / Any or all of these following parts do freeze up regularly . Storing outside and lack of cleaning the deck will accelerate the problem.
Replace cable if not working. Craftsman 917 model numbers are manufactured by American Yard Products.
Sears parts is one of the most expensive places to buy parts.