Pulleys Do Not Move The Belt And A High Squeal Occurs Craftsman Riding Mower
Chosen Solution What do you do if the belt is properly routed but when put in forward the pulleys do not move the belt and a high squeal occurs? Likely a bad spindle bearing that is seizing up. Check by hand if any spindles feel locked or hard to turn. If so replace both the top and bottom spindle shaft bearings. Examine the shaft. If it looks bent replace the shaft also or the whole spindle assembly....