NOTE: This tractor is turned on its side for video purposes only. You should put it on ramps to change this belt. Do not flip your tractor on it's side as it.. Check out this video for quick and easy instructions on how to replace the drive belt included in the following CRAFTSMAN® models: See the full line up of CRAFTSMAN® Drive Belts To find spare parts for your lawn mowers, shop MTD Spare Parts CMXGRAM201302 CMXGRAM201303 CMXGRAM1130036 CMXGRAM1130037 CMXGRAM201304 CMXGRAM
My Craftsman 42" Lawn Tractor (Model # 917.203901) will not move forward or backward, and the Drive Belt is fine. I have found that the Transaxle Variation Belt has shredded and come off in pieces. My novice understanding is that this belt is turned by the transaxle to set the speed/gear commanded by the foot pedal.. In this video we will show you the details of how to replace the transmission drive belt on a Sears Craftsman riding mower. We include detailed instructions.