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How can I fix my Sears rider model number 917.273820?

Once blade lever is engaged, it takes sometimes 2-5 minutes for the blade to actually engage.
Ron, February 2009
Sounds like the blade belt is worn out or the belt tensioner is slow to engage .....mine did the same thing and I lubed the belt tensioner and everything is fine now

bg, February 2009
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