Why is the forward engine pulley so hard to turn on my Craftsman 42" Model No. 247.288812 lawn tractor?

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if i'm not mistaken there should be a bolt in the center of the clutch that screws to the crankshaft remove top cover and have someone hold a wrench or socket on the top nut while another unscrews the bolt running through the clutch (righty tighty lefty loosey) may need to unbolt the steel rod that keeps the clutch housing from spinning. also dont forget to unplug the wires hope this helps

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There should be a pipe OR quick release valve coming out the right side at the bottom of the engine where it bolts to the frame. Most of the Craftsman riders I have worked on, had a long pipe with an elbow at the end of it and a plug in the bottom of the elbow for draining. Turn the wheels all the way to the left to allow enough room for a collection pan. It holds less than 2 quarts so the pan doesn't need to be too large

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I also have a Craftsman tractor with the same problem. Sears repairman said it needed a new transmission and it would cost $1,400 to install. A new one is about $1,000. Anyway, if you remove the battery and the battery tray under the seat it will expose the transmission fill hole (hex). I opened the top and it looked empty. I had a bottle of 90 weight gear oil in my shop and filled the transmission to the top. I have not had any problems with it since. $4.00 bottle of oil verses a new tractor is worth a try.

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Sounds like your drive belt may have came off or it needs to be replaced. Take the battery out from under the seat to see if belt is still around transaxle. Sometimes it will jump off when doing a lot of starting stopping

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