Hard
1-2 hours
This is a genuine Craftsman part for use with Snow Blowers and Lawn Mowers. The ground drive belt drives the transmission, which propels the lawn mower wheels. The most common reason for replacing the drive belt is when the lawn mower wheels won’t turn. This part is sold individually. The tools that you will need to replace the drive belt is a 5/8 inch socket and a pipe wrench.
Belt-v 3/8 X 31.0 954-0343
OEM part for: MTD, Ryobi, Yard Machines, Bolens, Yard Man, Craftsman, Husky
Part Number: 954-0343
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This Belt-v 3/8 X 31.0 will fit the following 790 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Ryobi
MTD
Yard Machines
Bolens
Yard Man
Craftsman
Husky
Show More Compatible ModelsThis item works with the following types of products:
- Snowblower Parts
- Lawn Mower Parts
- Edger Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 754-0343 (Models 820 Thru 829), 754-0343
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Belt that runs rear wheel drive tore and need a new pulley
Mark - July 27, 2022
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, None needed
Parts Used
Remove the cover over the belt took the Centre bolt out of the pulley replace belt and pulley reinstall cover
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Leaked oil
Terry - January 11, 2019
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Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Expert
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench, Seal Puller Spray Oil 10W30 Oil
Removed motor from frame and placed on bench.
Removed all pulleys.
Removed oil pan.
Removed cam and cam followers.
Removed carburetor and intake.
Cleaned crankcase and removed all old gasket material on block and oil pan.
Cleaned carburetor.
Cleaned cam and cam followers.
Replaced both crank and cam oil seals.
Reinstalled cam followers.
Ensure piston at TDC in compression stroke.
Aligned timing marks on cam and crank.
Installed cam.
Spray oiled all internal components.
Installed oil pan using new gasket.
Installed carburetor using new intake gasket.
Replace spark plug.
Reinstalled pulleys.
Reinstalled motor to frame and installed new belts.
Filled with oil.
Primed.
Started first pull. No leaks.
Removed all pulleys.
Removed oil pan.
Removed cam and cam followers.
Removed carburetor and intake.
Cleaned crankcase and removed all old gasket material on block and oil pan.
Cleaned carburetor.
Cleaned cam and cam followers.
Replaced both crank and cam oil seals.
Reinstalled cam followers.
Ensure piston at TDC in compression stroke.
Aligned timing marks on cam and crank.
Installed cam.
Spray oiled all internal components.
Installed oil pan using new gasket.
Installed carburetor using new intake gasket.
Replace spark plug.
Reinstalled pulleys.
Reinstalled motor to frame and installed new belts.
Filled with oil.
Primed.
Started first pull. No leaks.
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