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Model # 917.28907 craftman riding tractor. 19.5 HP . Doesn't move forward or reverse when put into gear. why?

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It could be a broken belt or it may have just come off the pulley, OR, the brake is stuck in the "on" position, OR, you just changed a flat rear tire and the axle key fell out unnoticed

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I had a similar problem with my craftsman riding mower, and discovered it the seat safety switch was plugged in only part way. I plugged it in correctly, and everything worked fine. Hope this helps.

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Drive belt is likely broken

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Sounds like something with either the clutch or maybe some sort of linkage to transmission.

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