How do i change a drive belt on a craftman series 700 rear wheel drive lawnmore

possibly a bad pulley in your drive system

You have not provided the year of your motorcycle so here is the directions for a 2006 Harley-Davidson Touring Bike. If you need advice as to how to change a belt on a different model year post again with the model year and ask again. If you need directions on how to remove the rear/replace any or all of the rear wheel or the swing arm or the primary case or the starter or the front or rear drive sprockets or etc etc post another request and if I see it I will respond to it.

2006 TOURING DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Remove the rear wheel and the rear swingarm and then the primary chain case assembly and then the old belt from the transmission sprocket and then install the new belt on the transmission sprocket and re-install the primary case assembly, the rear swingarm assembly and the rear wheel.

To remove a 2007 Touring drive belt FIRST remove the rear wheel and the rear swingarm, remove the primary chaincase assembly,remove the old belt from the transmission sprocket.

To install a 2007 touring drive belt FIRST install the new belt on the transmission sprocket, then install the primary chaincase assembly, then install the rear swingarm and the rear wheel and adjust the belt deflection to specifications.

Belt Deflection
Vehicle Orientation Model Inches Millimeters
Motorcycle Upright
With Rear Wheel in Air
or On Jiffy Stand
Without Rider or Luggage
FLHR/C,
FLHT/C/U, 3/8-7/16 9.5-11.1
FLTR

FLHRS,
FLHX1/4-5/16 6.4-7.9

hello qp..... the belt is slipping because it is old and stretched. Replace it and you will be good to go. Regarding the deck... you must drop it in order to replace the belt. look under the tractor to see how the deck attaches. do this on a level spot so the tractor won't roll. generally you begin by undoing the belt from the drive wheel in the front and then dropping the front by releasing the mechanism that holds it in place.

the last part is to disconnect the rear. Joe

You can find all the parts that you need for your lawnmore on the link below. It will also give you part #'s

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Craftsman-Parts/Riding-mower-tractor-Parts/Model-917274391/0247/1509200?sid=MMLxMerchandizexManualsModelx917.274391%20x917274391

If you take off the wheels, you'll see gears inside the wheels, check for wear and tear. If their Ok, check the cogs and pins inside the cogs on the base (or chassis) for wear and tear

If it is a rear-tine tiller (tines behind the wheels), that's the way it is supposed to work.

Unplug the dryer.
Remove the lint filter.
Remove the 2 screws at the lint filter opening.
Use a putty knife between the top lid and the front panel to release the clips.
They are about 2 inches in from right and left sides where the top meets the front panel.
Lift the lid towards the rear of the dryer.
Look inside the top right and left corners of the front panel and remove the screws holding the front to the cabinet. Remove the door switch wires and set the door aside.
Place the new belt over the drum,ribbed side towards the drum.
Look under the drum for the belt tensioner. It is S shaped with a wheel on it.
Place the base of the tensioner in the slots below the motor pulley.
Feed the right side of the belt through the opening under the wheel with the smooth side of the belt touching the wheel.
Place this side of the belt over the motor pulley with the ribbed side touching the pulley.
Replace the front panel.
Hook up the door switch wires.
Replace the panel screws.
Reattach the top lid and lint filter screws. Replace the lint filter.
Plug in the dryer.

Good day,
Not hard to do but check the 2 rear wheels that support the drum and change at the same time if needed. Inspect the belt tensioner as well.
Here's a good tutorial on the belt change.

http://www.wikihow.com/Replace-a-Dryer-Belt-on-Whirlpool-Models

Remove the drive wheels and have a look at the gear teeth in them. If even slightly worn, they need replacing. If you run the mower with the wheels off, that end elevated with a block, see if the axle turns when you engage the drive. If it does, your transmission is fine. Wheels are a lot easier to change than a tranny.