Diagram of Craftsman dlt2000 deck drive belt 48 I NCH

This machine takes 2 Deck Belts the first #47 is Model# 180808 which is 89 1/4in.L x 5/8in.W
The second is #48 Model# A-174368 that is 89 1/2in.L x 5/8in.W,

Now is a great time to remove the deck and sharpen the blades! In the process, you will find your problem. Look for clogs, seized bearings, freely rotating belts, etc... The problem is in the deck or drive belt. Hope this helps!

Thought I posted a solution earlier on this, but it was my first post and I don't see it here so I'll try again.
Google search on your model shows the drive belt diagram on page 27 of the manual.

link below:
http://www.mytractorforum.com/images/reference/dgs6500.pdf

Looks like mine.
basically need to remove front pulley by loosening center bottom bolt while holding the center nut on top of motor.
Slip belt over the rear pulley first and then straight toward the front, slip belt on front pulley and then slide pulley back onto shaft.
Then wind through the rest of the pulleys etc..as seen in the diagram.

I would say replaced to ensure correct opperation.Thanks for asking and I hope this helps out.Please leave me 4 thumbs up.

the safety switch is under the frame of your mower look under the frame follow the clutch rod then you will find the switch.

look under foot rest on tractor usually there is a diagram under there for belt routing and also sometimes on the mower deck it's self

On link below on page 9 will show you the belt diagram.

http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L1001239.pdf

Good Luck and please rate 4 thumbs up for the free answer

Make sure you have the proper belt. Then you will probably have to drop the deck to install new belt. Place the inside of belt (narrow V) in the small opening on the pulley's. Place the outside of belt (flat side) up against any idlers. When on properly it should be snug.

Good Luck

Let me know if this helps.

roundo4

Go to... http://www.managemyhome.com/mmh/owner_manuals and enter your model # that under the seat.

could be a belt problem