Easy
15-30 minutes
This is a genuine OEM sourced replacement part designed for use with string trimmers. This item is made out of metal and it is sold individually. It is the upper shaft that is attached to the motor.
You would need a screwdriver to replace this item.
• Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft and remove the end cap from the attachment
• Push in the button located on the attachment shaft and remove the old boom assembly
• Secure the new shaft with the motor
• Secure the boom assembly with the coupler and lower shaft
Upper Drive Shaft And Housing 753-04344
OEM part for: Ryobi
Part Number: 753-04344
$91.67
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Product Description ?
- Classification: Part
- Weight: 1.09 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
Compatibility
This Upper Drive Shaft And Housing will fit the following 283 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Trimmer Parts
- Edger Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 753-04347, 791-181938, 181929, 180339, 791-181969, 791-182309, 791-180339
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Upper Drive Shaft And Housing
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Drive shaft damaged? Learn to remove and install the upper drive shaft and housing on a Ryobi trimmer. Step-by-step inst...
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I ordered a drive shaft for my Ryobi grass trimmer. The installation was relatively easy and I saved money by not having to buy a new trimmer.
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June 15, 2020
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Troybilt Weedeater
It was an exact replacement. all holes were where they are supposed to be and the accessories were there as well.Good to have my Troybilt weed eater back up and running.
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May 14, 2020
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Easy repair
Arrived quick an worked dreat
James -
October 22, 2019
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Perfect fit! Worked as expected.
Perfect fit! Worked as expected. I love this website! Every time I order from them shipping is quick and the parts fit. I have yet to be disappointed.
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Does this come with the internal cable and spring or is this a hollow tube?
James
for model number 316.791150
asked on 2023-05-11
Hi James, Thank you for the question. This is the Tube, Spring and Cable. We hope this helps!
eReplacementParts Team May 11, 2023
Customer Repair Instructions ?
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Braided flexible upper shaft broke. Engine runs normally, but trimmer head does not spin.
David - April 21, 2016
👍 15 of 16 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Disconnect motor head at shaft and at joint 20 or so inches down. Order the Upper Drive Shaft and Housing Assembly. Both ends fit in only one way. Change the handle from one shaft to the other. Piece of cake!!!
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Thanks drive shaft broke
David - September 24, 2016
👍 4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Unscrewed the part from motor, took the throttle from the shaft. Put the new shaft in place screwed the one in place replaced the throttle. It took about a half hour.
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Make fitting on upper drive shaft was worn and would not engage lower attachment.
Keric - August 2, 2016
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Edger
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Took out screws from bottom up. Inserted new upper drive shaft and inserted screws.
If you can turn a screw driver you can replace the upper drive shaft.
If you can turn a screw driver you can replace the upper drive shaft.
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Upper shaft worn
James - May 28, 2016
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Remove the upper driveshaft and housing from the lower drive shaft housing. And put the new upper drive shaft on. Then just by looking at the rest of the parts place them on the new upper drive shaft. Just take your time It is not that hard.
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The drive shaft had broken.
James - May 22, 2016
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Remove the upper shaft from the engine assembly. And lower shaft assembly. Remove all of the parts from the old shaft assembly and install them on the new one. Being careful to make notes where all of the wiring and small pieces are located. Attach the new shaft assembly back to the engine. Then place the the lower shaft in the coupling.
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It was worn out
Daniel - July 5, 2022
Tool Type
Edger
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Put drive shaft on motor put on screws
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The air filter assembly did not come with decals for operations and throttle locations. Had to reuse the existing.
Furman - May 14, 2020
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
All parts were replacement parts and went together easily. I ordered the upper Drive Shaft Assembly and also ordered a new Air Filter Assembly. My only problem was having to remove the existing decals and use double-sided to reattach them to the Filter Assembly.
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Upper flex shaft broke.
Harold - July 11, 2019
Tool Type
Edger
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Removed housing and replaced flex shaft. Easy 15 min job. Runs like a new one.
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Shaft coupler worn out
Henry - October 15, 2018
Tool Type
Edger
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Power Drill, Socket set
Remove old upper shaft from housing - keep track of which screws go where
Insert new upper shaft
Align the screw holes properly and insert all screws.
Done.
Insert new upper shaft
Align the screw holes properly and insert all screws.
Done.
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Did not have anti rotation hole in the correct location.
Mark - October 30, 2017
Tool Type
Pruner
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Power Drill
Parts Used
Drilled new hole in shaft
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