Medium
1-2 hours
The spring attaches to the right rear bracket. This item is sold individually and is made out of metal. It is a genuine item that is supplied by the original equipment manufacturer for use with Murray and Snapper lawn tractors. A screwdriver, a set of pliers, and a socket set might be helpful during the installation of this part. It will require replacing if it bends or breaks.
Spring-extension 165X79MA
OEM part for: Murray
Part Number: 165X79MA
$6.91
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This Spring-extension will fit the following 261 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:
- Murray
- Snapper
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Tractor
This part replaces obsolete part #: 722485, 710845MA
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Replace worn parts on the mower deck
John - April 2, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Dropped mower deck from tractor to effect repairs, replacing springs, pulley, blades, belts, etc.
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PTO handle broke as well as spring from PTO handle to blade engage pulley
Joyce - April 20, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, vice grips
1. Drained and removed gas tank to gain access to attach PTO handle to spring holder.
2. Removed screws that attach PTO handle to the spring holder.
3. Attached new PTO handle using screw removed above.
4 Reinstalled gas tank.
5 Attached new spring between PTO handle and idler pulley..
6 Replaced gasoline, started engine and tested blade engagement which worked just perfect.
2. Removed screws that attach PTO handle to the spring holder.
3. Attached new PTO handle using screw removed above.
4 Reinstalled gas tank.
5 Attached new spring between PTO handle and idler pulley..
6 Replaced gasoline, started engine and tested blade engagement which worked just perfect.
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