How to remove drive belt cover on craftsman lawnmower?

Question

it's an eager-1 self propelled lawnmower. i need to know how to remove the drive belt cover located under the cutting deck/motor, it goes around the main shaft (that connects to blade) and tucks under slot cut in deck. the belt came off pulley need to route back on, belt still appears to be fine. i removed blade, but "mandrel" remains on shaft which prevents me from pulling cover off. the "mandrel" holds cover relatively snug against underside. i wedged cover out of slot in deck but still couldn't access pulley as cover is around shaft & pulley and held in place by piece on end of shaft.

Answer 1

i do not know the particular mower u r talking about,,,,,most shafts are fixed in the opposit direction the blades rotate,,,u need to secure the drive shaft,,u should find a recess in the shaft,,may require a specialized spanner,,,,then rotate the plate,in the direction that it normally spins,,should also have a locking nut or s***w....hope this helps