Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): yard machine model 42a707, mtd lawn tractors, briggs and stratton


Question
I am trying to put my tension pulley for the drive belt back
on and i just cant seem to get it right...i have looked all
over the Internet trying to find a diagram but have failed and
i was told you were a genius....please help

Answer
Hello Thomas:

>>The Model Numbers you gave me Look like a Briggs and Stratton  Engine Model Number.
>>For Better Assistance, Send me the Model Numbers Off the Mower, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. The Model Numbers are Usually Located Under the Seat (Ride On Mowers) on a Sticker or Tag on the Body. Examples: Honda Model Numbers; HR194 PXA, HRB215K2 SXA, ect. Example: Sears Model Numbers; 123.123456 and MTD Lawn Tractors Model Numbers; Example: 13AB652F729 or 13A5660F205 and MTD Garden Tractors Model Numbers; Example: 14AS825H062 .
>>Generally the identification tag is on a part of the unit that, even after years of use, rarely needs replacement. For most of MTD (includes Troy Bilt) power equipment, these tags are approximately 2" by 3" in size. They also have the MTD Products name, address and customer service phone number listed across the bottom. For hand held product, the tag is normally white and approximately 1" by 1/2" in size. Hand held i.d. tags are normally on an aluminum portion of the engine, somewhat set into the unit to protect the label from wear. (A bar code will also be on this tag.) Riding mower tags are located on the underside of the seat. For walk behind mowers this tag is found either on the deck or on the rear door of rear discharge units. Tiller model and serial tags are generally on the tine housing. **The model and serial tags for two-stage snow throwers are located on the bottom of the main gear housing which is often called the belly pan, while single stage snow thrower tags are next to the key and primer. For other products like log splitters, chipper shredders and edgers, tags can be found on the frame or main housing.**
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Unit at this Site Addy, http://www.smallenginepartswarehouse.com/parts.asp and Select the Shop Online Parts Look Up. Then Select the Model Tab. Then Select the OEM (MTD) and Enter the Model Numbers (Example: 13A5660F205). Then Double Click on the Model in the Results Area. Now you can Select the Section of the Unit you Wish to View.
>>If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I Hope to be Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John

Hello Again Thomas:

>>I Failed to Mention that the Idler Pulley has a Shoulder on 1 Side of the Bearings that Sets the Pulley Away from the Idler Bracket.
>>Thanks.

Respectfully

John