If your mower is from Sears, for example, the parts dept. sells manuals. You can "Goggle" for some manuals online, some of which can be downloaded for free. Good luck! I, too, am attempting to get a manual for an older riding mower.
go to briggsandstratton.com
You can find the operator's manual for that engine at www.briggsandstratton.com. You will need to contact the manufacturer of the mower for the lawn mower owner's manual. Briggs and Stratton did not amke that mower, only the engine.
A Murray riding lawnmower owners manual can be obtained from most Murray riding lawnmower dealerships. You can find the owners manual at most local libraries.
on the mower deck
For a Yard Machine 46" riding mower with a 6-pulley system, the deck springs are typically attached to the deck and the frame of the mower to provide tension for the cutting deck. Check your owner's manual for specific diagrams or installation instructions, as this will provide the most accurate guidance. If you don't have the manual, you may find helpful diagrams on forums or websites dedicated to lawn mower repairs.
if made by murray contact briggs and straton they bought out murray it worked for me
Measure the width of the deck with a tape measure.
For a 46-inch ACE mower, you can typically find diagrams in the owner's manual or online resources specific to your mower model. The deck belt generally loops around the engine pulley, the deck pulleys, and the idler pulley. If you don't have the manual, a quick search for your mower model's belt routing diagram can yield helpful images. Additionally, many lawn care forums and YouTube videos provide step-by-step visual guides for this process.
The manual's here: http://72.3.225.179/manuals/193732-wb-gen-push_e.pdf
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Go to cubcadet.com and download an owners manual for free and it will show you how
To find the owner's manual for a 2001 Craftsman mower, you can start by visiting the Craftsman website and searching their support or manuals section. Alternatively, you can check third-party websites dedicated to providing manuals for various equipment, such as ManualsLib or ManualsOnline. If you have the model number of your mower, including it in your search will help narrow down the results. You can also consider reaching out to Craftsman customer service for assistance in locating the manual.