This baffle is an OEM component which is supplied for Husqvarna, Poulan and Jonsered riding lawn mowers and garden tractors. It connects beneath the mower deck and it helps to direct the grass clippings. If your baffle is damaged or is missing, this will provide an identical replacement for the original part that was installed on a new equipment. Note, this high-quality left baffle is made of durable plastic and is sold individually. Keep in mind the right baffle, the center baffle, and the hardware to secure them is all sold separately. You will need a wrench set to perform this repair.
Left Baffle 531168701
OEM part for: Husqvarna, Poulan, Craftsman, Jonsered
Part Number: 531168701
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 283 machines
Husqvarna
Poulan
Craftsman
Jonsered
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower Parts
- Lawn Tractor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 187344, 532187344 (Left), 5391120-60, 532187344, 539112060
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Left deck baffle had worn loose and had been bent by blade.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, None
2. Removed damaged left baffle and replaced 2 worn out carriage bolts which loosened the baffle to allow for damage.
3. Installed new left baffle replacement which is made of metal like the original and not heavy plastic as described on the website.
4. Removed and replaced damaged blade as well as other worn blades.
*Greatest challenge was raising and securing the front of the tractor to gain access to the deck. One needs a good hydraulic jack and stands. The rest is a piece of cake.
Bent Baffle
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Baffles on ztr deck were worn out.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
broken mower deck baffle
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, none
Parts Used
The left side mower deck baffle got caught on a root and was bent dragging the ground.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Grinder
Parts Used
Deck baffle bent and cracked.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Air compressor and break cleaner to clean deck.
Parts Used
Left baffle bent
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
Wear plate on left side of mower deck worn in two.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
Baffle plate worn and bent.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used
Note: When replacing this part, it is generally a good idea to order and replace the carriage bolts and lock nuts as well. Generally, you will destroy the old ones trying to remove them.
Replace baffle, bolts and lock nuts.
Mower deck was non functional
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
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