When I release the clutch on my 42 inch, Craftsman II, Diehard, it won't move forward or backwards

SOURCE: craftsman 42' rider 18.5 hp.

ck drive belt

SOURCE: engine stops

Hello

Have a look at the saftey switches.theres one under the seat.and one under the blade engage lever.

There may also be one under the hood near the fuel tank.

SOURCE: I HAVE A19.5 42 INCH

are the wheel / axle keys in the shafts ? make sure they are in the shafts with the wheels

provided you have correct tension on drive belt and belt is good and pulleys are all good , and spline on top of gear box input shaft is good not stipped ( as well as the pulley spline )check splines on shaft and pulley carefully

you should have movement of the variable displacement pump in the trans if all is good here ?

sounds like you may have a stuck bypass actuator in the box or the oil level has got low
and needs refilling and bleeding of air

make sure the lever is actually moving the swash plate for the transmission

if trans has a stuck or broken bypass - trans will ned opening up
let your local dealer take a look gearbox job on hydro units are not exactly easy
to fix unless you know what you are doing night pay to let local dealer repair it for you !!!!!!

cheers

SOURCE: I have a 42" Craftsman

HI IF YOUR BELT IS LOOSE THEN YES YOU NEED A NEW BELT


IT IS A V-BELT GROUND DRIVE-95 25

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