Either the machine does not "know" or the clutch/brake switch is bad. Either way it is a safety switch
Check your chair switch!
A person can get an owner's manual for a Craftsman lawn tractor by contacting the Craftsman company. The phone for customer service is 1-888-331-4569.
craftsman
Husqvarna
to fix a sears tractor
You can buy Tractor wheel weights from Sears of course, I am assuming they are Craftsman. All Craftsman brand are top of the line, Sears is the best place to buy any item with the Craftsman name.
www.searspartsdirect.com
1997
98.5 "
Fix the drive belt.
If it is in good condition about 1500
go to the park