How to change hydrostatic belt on zts7000 craftsman zero turn

IS the drive belt slipping? It may be hydrostatic but there's generally a drive belt off the engine to drive the pump in the rear end.

Here's a video Doris on your belt. How to Replace Craftsman Zero Turn Riding Mower Ground Drive Belt

theres a filler plug on the back of transmission and chang filter to

Check belts. Check transmission fluid level if possible. Check linkage between shifter and transmission. Check belt tensioners under unit above deck.

sounds like the lowering moter has went out

sounds like its caught on something! how does it lower, lever or pedal?

Tried every model number under the sun at Sears' sites, including the ones Sears actually posted on the ZTS7000 page with no luck. Finally found a manual here: http://www.poweruplawncare.com.au/craftsman/owners_man/ZTR28006.pdf

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You'll be working underneath the mower, so it is helpful to raise the mower chassis up -- at least in back. Use your automobile jack, then put jackstands underneath the chassis to do this. Take off the deck drive belt first by releasing the idler spring(s). Unbolt and remove the "anchor" that keeps the PTO clutch from rotating. Disconnect the electrical wires leading to the PTO. Release the tension on the idler for the hydrostatic drive belt. Now you can thread the new hydrostatic belt over the engine pulley and around both wheel motor pulleys. The idler pulley presses it inward to provide tension. Refasten the idler spring - a pair of channellock pliers works well to hold and pull the spring. Now reinstall the wires and the PTO anchor, then the mower deck belt. Good luck! Please rate my answer if helpful, thanks!

Purge the transaxle by pulling the freewheel lever at the back of the transaxle.With the lever in the freewheel position run the engine full speed with clutch out,work the forward/reverse control back and forth 10 times and then try it.Also make sure that if you had the wheels of that you didn't lose a wheel key.