My Riding mower blades will not turn?

Question

I just got a used riding mower from someone. It ran fine for a while, i.e. cut and ran but then all of a sudden the blades stop running. I looked underneath and it seems the belt came off. I'm not sure how it goes back on. I put what thought was the correct way, but the blades still don't turn. I am unable to find anything online. Its a Craftsman Model#971254791. Can anyone help me?

Answer 1

Look on the front of the mower deck, sears usually puts a diagram decal there for belt routing.  If the belt came off it is probably time to replace it.  As stated in the other post, you have the model number written down wrong.  It should be 917 with a period after the 7.

Answer 2

When I worked at Sears this happened all the time! I'll give you the "Secret Weapon" for service techs.

www3.Sears.com

Type in your model # which BTW is "917.125791" (makes a difference)

It will show you a picture of how your belt is arranged around the pulleys as well as give you a parts breakdown and part numbers if anything is not working! With this information it should be a quick fix and back to mowing in no time.