Method to replace blade belt on a 1028 ariens riding mower.

SOURCE: Murray riding lawn mower

I have a 12 HP Murray riding mower about 6yrs old model 30577X8A. I am having trouble shifting it in and out of gears, ever thing runs just fine can you help?

SOURCE: Older model Ariens ride around lawn mower - drive belt slips off

it could be the belt has streched
check tensioner if has one and check all nuts and bolts tight

SOURCE: mtd yard bug model - 198707 riding lawn mower blade belt size?

I dont know the belt size but if you go to mtd belts in Jackssmallengines.com you should find it. Stephen.

SOURCE: I have an Ariens riding

English Owners Manual

http://apache.ariens.com/manuals/027497F.pdf

English Parts Manual

http://apache.ariens.com/manuals/027551C.pdf

English Service Manual

http://apache.ariens.com/manuals/RM927-1983.pdf


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SOURCE: I have a troy bilt riding mower blades will not engage in the 1 or 2 deck setting

There is a spring attached to a tensioner that probably came unhooked while changing the belt. Higher deck settings push the deck backwards enough to spin the blades, the lower setting need the spring tensioner to take up the slack in the belt.