I decided to look for some lawn mower forums and ended up here.
The Machine in question is a Craftsman Professional 21" self-propelled.
Model 12AE997E099
Bought it new 10 years ago.
I need some photos or good drawing of the belt installation. I've been burning up the internet and for some strange reason there is absolutely zip information on this thing.
I wanted to put on a new belt and finally got the old one off, but there is a spring on the lever that allows the variable pulley to open and close and it came off before I could see how it was attached.
I twisted wrenches over 50 years and I've never seen anything as hard to figure out as this drive belt set up.
Course the manual only says the mower must be returned to a dealer to get the belt changed.
Any links, help, etc. will be greatly appreciated. Been scratching my head on this thing for 2 days, too far from town to make a trip in to any mower shop.
The Machine in question is a Craftsman Professional 21" self-propelled.
Model 12AE997E099
Bought it new 10 years ago.
I need some photos or good drawing of the belt installation. I've been burning up the internet and for some strange reason there is absolutely zip information on this thing.
I wanted to put on a new belt and finally got the old one off, but there is a spring on the lever that allows the variable pulley to open and close and it came off before I could see how it was attached.
I twisted wrenches over 50 years and I've never seen anything as hard to figure out as this drive belt set up.
Course the manual only says the mower must be returned to a dealer to get the belt changed.
Any links, help, etc. will be greatly appreciated. Been scratching my head on this thing for 2 days, too far from town to make a trip in to any mower shop.