Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): where to find a diagram of the lawnmower, routing guide, model numbers


Question
I can't seem to find my manual, and was wondering how to put on the belt for a craftsman 24 Hp OHV Intek twin 48" cut model # 917.273621.  The primary belt fell off as well as a bracket, (possibly a routing guide for the belt).  Do you know where I could find a diagram of this??
Thanks so much

Answer
Hello Brad:

To View a Breakdown of this Unit Go to this Site Addy, http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action and Enter the Model Numbers and Click Search. From this Page you can View Diagrams and Parts Lists for you Equipment Using the "View Sub Components" Section. The Bracket you are Speaking About is Most likely the Belt Guard. This Prevents the Belt from Jumping Off the Pulley/s when the Belt has No Tension on it. Some Belt Guards are Designed to be Set to a Distance of 1/4" from the Belt and Pulley and Other Belt Guards are Simply Bolted on and have No Adjustment. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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John