Follow the routing diagram either on the sticker on the deck itself or in the owners manual. If you dont have either, give me the model number and I will see if i can find one for you.
First, you need to check to make sure you have the belt on correctly. There needs to be a tensioner holding the belt in proper tension. I have had a few deck issues where a bearing is worn out and it could be smoking when the grease gets hot. See if you can get a diagram for the belt position and check your bearings and idlers. Also make sure it is cleaned out so that you don't have a lot of grass in there that could be burning and smoking.Good luck.
for a deck no.. Most everything on the deck is done by springs.. what i would do is look at the deck make sure nothing is rubbing the belt making it rip apart.. or make it to not engage.. i would with the engine off engage the blade and disengage the blade make sure all the brakes are pulling away from the pulleys and making sure all the arms are moving to tighten the belt.. if nothing is moving then i double check the cable or however engages the deck (all mowers are different) and if need the part. If the cable is not broken and is still on deck make sure all springs are lubed. If you have any questions please dont hesitate to ask
On your mower, lift up the seat and you will find a silver sticker with numbers on it. There is a 9 or 10 digit model number. It will look like 123.456789 Go to www.searspartsdirect.com and input your model number and perform a "model" search. I am assuming that the belt you are referring to is the deck belt. Go to the deck section and you will see a basic pattern of what shape the belt will have when installed. There are 2 kinds of pulleys on your deck...V-groove & flat side. The v-groove pulleys go on the inside of the belt, the flat side will go on the outside of the belt.
If the mower is more than 3 or 4 years, it is probably a good idea to replace the drive belt(s) also.
About the first thing I would do is to pull the plug lead(s), tilt the mower up (resting it on something solid) and see if the motor shaft could be turned at all.
I suspect you initial thought that it is locked up is correct.
The Craftsman part number 66054 corresponds to a link arm, but without specific details or access to Craftsman's database, it's challenging to provide the exact length of this part. To find the precise length of the link arm with part number 66054, I recommend checking the product description or reaching out to Craftsman directly through their customer support or website. They should be able to provide you with the accurate information you need.
Hi Joe
Still having trouble with that old mower! I thought you fixed it? You stated
the reason it was turning over and lock up the mower had the wrong starter on it the Starter Motor Drive Bendix had 16 teeth and the mower needed a Starter with 14 teeth so I changed the Starter out. That's what I did.
I reckon you are using batteries that are wearing out and don't have the required amps. Jump start the mower using your Santa Fe with the engine running. Or take the batteries to an Interstate Battery shop and ask them to test them. That is free, but they can also pulse charge them to desulphate the plates. There is a small charge for that and they keep the battery for 24 hours.
Other things you can try.
Remove the starter and connect it direct to the battery. See if it spins freely?
Turn the engine over by hand to see if there is stiffness. Then do it with the plugs out.
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WEEDWACKER GAS TRIMMER. R. Model No. 316.711192 ... 25 cc (1.52 cu. in.) 0.025 in. (0.635 mm) ... Always use the fresh fuel mix explained in your operator's manual.
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Hello Joe
How old is the battery? Battery life in mowers is bad because they usually aren't well looked after in the winter, 6 months use and 6 months neglect.
Also fuel is often left in the tank and in the carb which goes funky.
Do you have a compression tester?
Valve adjustment
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Video links at the bottom of this feedback.
Turn Off the Ignition: Move the ignition switch on the Craftsman trimmer into the "Off" position.
Remove the Starter Assembly Cover: Use a screwdriver to unscrew the starter assembly cover and remove it from the trimmer.
Prepare the New Pull Cord: Cut off the old cord from both the pulley and the starter handle. Dispose of the old cord.
Replace the Pull Cord: Flip the starter cover over and replace the pull cord. Make sure it's securely attached to the pulley.
Reassemble the Starter Assembly: Put the starter assembly cover back in place and secure it with the screws. How to Replace the Pull Cord on a Craftsman Weed Trimmer (youtube.com)
WS 2400 (CMXGTAMDSS27) (41ADSS27793) - Craftsman String Trimmer Parts Lookup with Diagrams ' PartsTree
Clean the battery posts and the connectors with a wire brush and then smear them with Vaseline. Tighten the connectors well. Take of the negative ground to the chassis and do the same with that.
Also take the battery to an Interstate Battery outlet and ask them to load test the battery. Voltage is one thing but Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) is the important part of a battery. They do it for free and it takes 2 minutes, and you get a printout, CCA on the battery to CCA Actual.
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