Sears 917.288510 tractor brakes need adjusted

Sounds like you need to adjust some cables. Consult your owner's manual. I will also suggest that you give it a new fuel filter, air filter and burn nothing else in it but high test gas. Lastly, put a good gas additive in each tankful - a couple capfuls of Sea Foam or equivalent.

151785 part #
comes as a kit ,pads not sold seperately
Sears.com parts direct search the # given

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On the sears site the brake band is part number Brake band PART NUMBER: 634A167

Substitution: 101230K . The band is number 17 on the parts diagram. You'll find it on the rear left side. If the band is in good shape ,it can be adjusted by turning the turnbuckle on the brake rod.

You adjust the brake you get clutch. Can't a diagram downloaded. I will tell you. Loose nut on turnbuckle, turn it clockwise till clutch has 4 3/8" free travel on clutch. Tighten nut on turnbuckle. You have adjusted brake and clutch.

Go to searspartsdirect.com type in your model no. It will be something like 700.000111 be sure and include . Then look at diagrams and try finding brake system.

underneath by the right side tire turn in the adjustment nuts on the brake rod. if brake is bad the disk will have to be replaced see a manual.

Irritating problem, Have you checked your rotor heads to insure there free spinning? They could be gummed up and need lubed causing high resistance against the belt.

I'm having the same problem on a 200 and have narrowed it down to belt slippage. Problem is I replaced both pulley's and belt with Sears parts and made it worse. You can pull back on the brake/clutch pedal and it doesn't slip but there is no adjustment I can find. ANYONE got a CLUE

The mechanism that takes the tractor from forward to reverse and back is called the linkage. It is adjustable and it sounds like your needs adjustment. If you are mechanically inclined and have the tools you can adjust the linkage your self, or you could call Sears/craftsman at 1-800-4MY-HOME will get a tech out to your house to adjust the linkage.

First: check your drive belt. Don't have the product manual? Download it from the Sears or Murray website. Second: Check your clutch/brake linkage. The clutch may need adjustment. Procedure on manual. The clutch wears over time and needs to be readjusted.