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This is a genuine replacement part sourced from the original manufacturer for use with dual snow throwers made by Murray, Snapper and Simplicity. This part gives tension between the idler pulley bracket and the drive lever. It is recommended to review your models diagram to verify the parts compatibility. This part is sold individually and made of metal.
Spring, Idler Tractio 53704MA
OEM part for: Murray
Part Number: 53704MA
$8.91
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This Spring, Idler Tractio will fit the following 566 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:
- Craftsman
- Murray
- Simplicity
- Snapper
This item works with the following types of products:
- Snowblower
This part replaces obsolete part #: 313854, 53704, 90053704, MT53704MA, 724418
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Does this fit my product?Questions & Answers for Spring, Idler Tractio
How do I install a idler traction drive spring?
Joe
for model number 536887990
asked on 2022-10-28
Hello Joe, Thank you for writing. The easiest way is to attach one of the ends to either the drive lever or the idler pulley bracket then have a strong piece of string tied to the other end of the spring then pull it into place. Best Regards
eReplacementParts Team October 28, 2022
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Snowblower Drive Not Working
Allen - April 7, 2019
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used
1. Removed the belt cover
2. Noticed there was no tension on the drive belt tension pulley.
3. Discovered the pulley spring was broken.
4. Ordered new spring.
5. Installed new spring.
6. Tested snowblower drive -- worked like new.
2. Noticed there was no tension on the drive belt tension pulley.
3. Discovered the pulley spring was broken.
4. Ordered new spring.
5. Installed new spring.
6. Tested snowblower drive -- worked like new.
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18 years of moving large amounts of snow in Ohio for 2 years and 16 years in Minnesota, it happens
David - June 5, 2020
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
- Spring, Idler Tractio - 53704MA
- Bolt, 3/8-16x1.25 Carr. - 703227
- Bearing Trunnion Assembly - 1739282YP
- Stop,plastic.375 - 7289MA
- Nut, 3/8-16 Hxctrlkja - 41529MA
- Return Spring - 53818MA
- Lever Spring - 579937MA
- Bearing, Trunion 1.25 - 85501MA
- Chain, Roller #42 X 4 - 579867MA
- Masterlink 4 - 760504MA
- Screw - 761760MA
- Screw, 1/4-20x2.25 Hh - 73839MA
- Wormgear,chute Rotate - 585196MA
- Wf Jackshaft #41-36t/ - 761789MA
- Pulley, Idler - 1502120MA
- Chain, Roller 420 X 4 - 583013MA
replace all the parts and turn the monster loose on large amounts of snow in Minnesota to watch it fly far, far away..... thanks for having what I need to keep my snow eating machine growling in the face of Minnesota Winters like
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