Medium
30-60 minutes
This is an authentic replacement part manufactured for use with tillers. This special belt drives the wheels and tines forward. Belts do wear over time, so it is recommended to inspect and periodically maintain the belts on the tiller. This belt is sold individually.
Belt, Forward 1716766SM
OEM part for: Snapper, Simplicity
Part Number: 1716766SM
$25.64
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This Belt, Forward will fit the following 18 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Simplicity
- Snapper
This item works with the following types of products:
- Snowblower
This part replaces obsolete part #: , 1716766
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forward cable broke on a snapper tiller made by simplicity. And forward and reverse belt replacement.
Tommy - October 13, 2021
Tool Type
Cultivator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
First replaced forward and reverse belts by pushing the idler pulley to give slack to remove old belts and install new ones. Then removed old forward cable and installed new cable then adjusting new cable linkage with the nuts at the top of new cable. You have it right when you remove your hand from the forward lever the spring on the linkage brings the lever up and stops the forward motion.
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bad belts
Dennis - April 25, 2021
Tool Type
Cultivator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, n/a
replaced both belts
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Forward belt broke
Nathan - July 25, 2019
Tool Type
Cultivator
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
Remove spark plug
Cut fuel off
Put to stop
For safety purpose
Remove cover to get to belts
Remove broken belt
Take reverse belt off pulley but leave in place
Thread new forward belt into place
Put both forward and reverse belts back on pulleys using pull cord rotation of drive pulley.
Put cover back on
Reattach spark plug
Cut fuel off
Put to stop
For safety purpose
Remove cover to get to belts
Remove broken belt
Take reverse belt off pulley but leave in place
Thread new forward belt into place
Put both forward and reverse belts back on pulleys using pull cord rotation of drive pulley.
Put cover back on
Reattach spark plug
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Drive belt broken
MARV - May 25, 2017
Tool Type
Cultivator
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used
Remove belt cover, install the new belt, install the belt cover
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Drive belts worn & cracked
Peter - August 1, 2016
Tool Type
Cultivator
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Removed the belt guards, then belts. Replaced belts then guards.
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