Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Lawn Mowers, craftsman 917, broken wires


Question
at this point I'm at my wits END  but  I have a Craftsman 917.255371  I don't know the drive belt diagram  and some wires are cut how can I find out how to fix both problem's I have I think its a 70's  model  I think   Thank you for any help I can get at this point

Answer
Hello Ray:

>>To View a Breakdown of this Unit Go to this Site Addy, http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action?sid=PSHx20080114x00001 and Enter the Model Numbers 917.255371 and Click Search. From this Page you can View Diagrams and Parts Lists.
>>After Looking at the Breakdowns at the Above Site Addy, can you Tell me where the Broken Wires are (Engine Area, Operators Station, Middle of Mower Frame, ect) on the Mower?
>>Does the Belt Routing at the Engine Breakdown Look Correct for the Ground Drive Belt on this Unit?
>>Thanks.

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John

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John