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08-12-13, 01:11 PM

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Craftsman 536.720720 riding mower

I have a riding mower that the blades do not seem to be rotating properly. I checked the belt and it seemed loose, so I ordered a new one. Stock part number is 37X111. I got the belt and installed it. It has just as much slack as the one I replaced. Is there a tensioner? I've tried to locate one, but don't think it has one. Any help would be appreciated!! Thanks!!

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08-12-13, 08:30 PM

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Is it loose when you engage it?

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08-13-13, 06:40 AM

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It's not as loose, but not as tight as it should be....

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08-13-13, 07:01 AM

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Sorry, I take that back...It is loose when engaged..

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08-13-13, 11:02 AM

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There should be a pulley that moves to tighten the belt when you engage it. Do you see one moving?

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08-13-13, 12:17 PM

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If that could be a 536.270720 instead of a 536.720720 the link below shows the belt routing around page 28-29. Have a good one. Geo

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/part...G+MOWER-manual

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