V Belt problem

Cathy, there is a way to adjust belt tension on some models whether it is by the cable or a slotted bracket where the idler wheel is mounted, depends on make and model. If you have your manual check in it for belt adjustment. Could be stretched belt, stretched cable, worn/oil on pulley, seized tensioner, stretched/broken spring on tensioner,etc.
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This sounds like a simple belt adjustment. Look in the area where the belt is . Look to see if there is an adjusting screw, or a movable pulley, or just something that will tighten the belt. Lift the mower and look underneath the mower deck. This may be where the adjustment may be. If you can't find the area of adjustment, then you may have to bring in to the repair guy. Either way it's cheaper than a new mower. GOOD LUCK>

I believe your problem to be with belt adjustment. Your engage cable is apparently working because there is tension. Check end of engage cable where it attaches to tighten belt, check to see if belt is broken or close to being broken, or so worn down there is no grip left. You may need to replace belt or just adjust belt. I hope this will ease your up hill struggles.

The drive belt is off the pulley, you will need to check under the deck and possibly remove the cover on top of deck to put it back on.

Check for the belt under the cover that drives the mower. If you remove the belt, you will have things the way you prefer.

Yes it can be fixed. Try some basics first.
1) Check under belt drive cover for excess debris
2) Belt and Idler pulley condition
3) Control cable operation
a) rusted, frozen, broken, disconnected

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Take off the cover up front on the self propel. Engage the self propel and make sure your cable is not broken. If that is ok then remove the wheels and inspect the molded cogs on the inside of the wheels and make sure they are not stripped out. If they are stripped go to www.sears.com and on the tool bar click on parts direct. Under model number enter yours and it will take you to a parts diagram. Get the part number for the wheels and go to local small engine parts dealer and get new. You can also do a search on the web for the wheels and maybe get them cheaper.

Good luck and let me know if this helps or you need any more help.

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when the lawn mower suddenly stop working,first you should check the fuel. i think the Self-propelled device was broken. You can take the Self-propelled device off and try again with it.