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Lawn Mower Idler Pulley 753-08171
- Manufactured by:
- MTD
- ERP Number:
- ERP11812944
- Part Number:
- 753-08171
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Product Description
?Genuine OEM Idler Mandrel Pulley Kit which includes: pulley, spacer/washer and a bushing. This part spins the blade on the mower deck of the tractor. The bearing for this pulley is not sold separately. If part is damaged or the bearing inside of it is not spinning freely then this part needs to be replaced.
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Lawn Tractor Idler Pulley on the deck came off!
Rick from Spokane Valley, Washington
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 753-08171, 783-06368A-0637
Deck was not working, needed new pullies, belts and blades.
Scott from Orlando, Florida
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
2. Removed the deck.
3. Replaced the pulleys and then the belts.
4. Reinstalled the deck.
5. Replaced the belts.
6. Tested, cut grass.
Pulley bolt broke losing pulley, washer, pulley and broken belt
William from Red Springs, North Carolina
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Pulley broke
Tim from Lubbock, Texas
Broken belt and bent idler pulley and bent belt keeper
Ron from Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set, Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 954-04060C, 753-08171, 783-06368A-0637, 712-04065
Damaged Pulley
Rick from Mason City, Iowa
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set, Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 753-08171
Bearings went out in idler pulley
Daniel from Umatilla, Florida
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set, Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 753-08171
Belts were getting eaten; 2 in one summer
Ruth from Suffolk, Virginia
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Socket set
1. Remove deck pins
2. Release belt (which was missing in my case) and take the deck from under the tractor.
3. Loosen the bolt nut from the top of the pulley to remove (soc ... Read more ket on top, box wrench under- neath
4. Remove the washer, and pulley, bearing housing, then replace with the new pulley and bearing housing. Hint: put the belt around the pulley before replacing the pulley on the bolt so that they fit into the pulley guard housing, otherwise you will have to loosen it again to put the new belt on.
5. Tighten the nut back on the pulley bolt, check to make sure it is flat and turns easily.
6. Loosen the other pulley and place belt around pulley circuit per deck requirements, of the mower.
7. Re-install the deck to the tractor.
V-belt was worn out/stretched and the idler pulley was bent and had jagged edges
Harry from Lagrange, Kentucky
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set, Wrench set
2. Removed idler pulley and v-belt.
3. Installed the new idler pulley and v-belt to the mounting arm.
4. Installed the deck to the mower, checked all connections, leveled the deck per the instructions.
5. Started and tested in a safe area away from the house and ... Read more any other persons.
6. The parts worked great, operates like a new mower.
idler pulley bearing wore out, and eventually the flange lock nut worked it\'s way off
Tony from Memphis, Tennessee
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set, Wrench set
2. Place spacer, pulley, and belt
3. Place washer and and flange lock nut
4. Tighten flange lock nut with ratchet socket on the bottom and open end wrench on top
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Model Cross Reference
Manufacturer Part Number: 753-08171
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|---|---|---|
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