917259472 Craftsman Lawn Mower - Overview

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Parts for the 917259472

Keeper Bellcrank

Part #407505

Common Symptoms of the 917259472

How this model fails, and the parts that fix it.

Will Not Start

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Drive system does not work

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Wheel bushings were bad

29 of 48 people found this instruction helpful.

Anthony from OLIVEHILL, TN
Easy
15 - 30 mins
Pliers, Screw drivers

Removed old clip removed rim from tractor, removed grease fitting on rim, took hammer and screw driver knocked out old bushing turned rim over knocked out other bushing. Press in new bushings reinstalled grease fitting slide tire back on tractor, put retaining washers on then locking clip put on dust cover grease at grease fitting. Repeat ... Read more

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Other Parts Used:

Lawn Mower Ring Clip

Cap Axle Black 1 50 x 1 00

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Right axle bent

1 person found this instruction helpful.

MATTHEW from PENNSBURG, PA
Very Difficult
30 - 60 mins
Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

Replacing belt with no problem. I've ordered the front right axle spindle assembly three times. This is from your parts list and you sent me the part and they did not work at all.

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Broken weld on right axle

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walter from EDINBURG, VA
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Pliers, Socket set

Removed wheel (used strong magnet to catch the keeper)
Removed axle assembly from its mounting tube
(used strong magnet again to prevent keeper lose)
Installed replacement axle (again with the magnet)
Lubricated with 90 SAE
Re-installed the wheel (used magnet again to hold the keeper.
Mowed the lawn.

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