Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Craftsman Tractor 38 inch mower deck, crankshaft pulley, mower deck

Question
Could you possibly show me a diagram or the belt routing for the mower deck on my craftsman tractor?

Ive seached the web and I havent been able to find anything

Answer
Hi Frank,

I don't have a schematic for the belt routing, sorry.  I would just try it on, different ways until you find the right way.  It will only work one way.  Look under the deck and check the blade rotation to note the pulley rotation.  Match that with the crankshaft pulley.  The belt's backside usually goes around an idler tensioner pulley.

Let me know how you make out.
Michael