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Troubleshooting
This part works with the following brands:
- MTD
- Cub Cadet
- Craftsman
- Yard Man
- Yard Machines
- Troy-Bilt
- Bolens
- Murray
- Husky
- Ryobi
- Toro
This part works with the following products:
- Lawn Tractor
- Lawn Mower
- Spreader
Part# 917-0678 replaces these:
717-0678, 761-0153, 917-0678, 917-0678-CM, HG-44132,
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Simple replacement
Quickly received in a week and product was as described.
Guest - May 31, 2019
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Perfect fit, I wonder what the material is?
Fits my MTD 38" riding mower. You need to buy two.
Guest - November 6, 2019
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Transmitions are never easy, but with the right parts it takes a lot of the work out of it,
On time, right parts, priced right. Oh and the little tutorial didn't hurt eather.
Thanks, Terry is now a mowing manic!
Guest - July 15, 2020
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Perfect fit
Perfect fit
Guest - June 23, 2022
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Customer Repair Instructions
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No Brakes. When the mower was in Fwd or reverse it would move and could not be stopped. The idler pulley had also seized and was binding up the drive belt.
William from Interlachen, Florida
13 of 13 people
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- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set, Wrench set
I replaced the drive belt for the mower and found that the brakes were not functioning and the idler pulley for the drive belt had failed as well..The brake pads had to be replaced and once the idler pulley was replaced and adjusted for the new drive belt I was able to adjust the brakes. For easier access I had to remove the deck and jack
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up the mower and put it on jack stands. I could have leaned the mower on its side to do the job but decided to use the jacks instead. I did it this way so that I could engage the drive and make the wheels turn while the mower was on the jack stands in order to adjust the brakes. I also removed the right side tire in order to access the brake assembly. My mower is a Troy Bilt Bronco made at about 2005.
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Just replaced old parts
Larry from Murfreesboro, Tennessee
5 of 5 people
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Lawn mower transmission defective.
Arnold from CANTON, North Carolina
1 person
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- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Old transmission removed and new trans replaced, New spark plug and air filter replaced. Used a video to learn how to do the repair.
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Model Cross Reference
This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP9165951
Manufacturer Part Number: 917-0678
Manufacturer Part Number: 917-0678
| Brand | Model Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MTD | 0433850-0282 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 1020UP536 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| Cub Cadet | 1027 | Lawn Mower - Cub Cadet Lawn Mower Model 1027/2000 Parts |
| Bolens | 1050 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Champ |
| MTD | 1050UP537 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 1051 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 1052B811-5107 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 1057850-0308 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 1057A850-0308 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 1058A850-0274 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 1105UP538 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R002 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R013 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R016 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R019 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R022 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R026 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R029 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R033 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R054 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R057 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R077 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R098 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R105 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R118 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R121 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R129 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R131 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R134 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 111-508R138 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
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