Medium
30-60 minutes
This is a genuine part which is supplied directly by the original equipment manufacturer and is used with Craftsman lawn tractors. The idler bracket attaches the idler pulley to the deck and pivots to apply tension the blade belt. This part is made of metal and is sold individually. For installation, you will need a screwdriver to remove any covers or shrouds and a socket wrench to aid you.
Bracket-idler Pivot 783-05946
OEM part for: MTD, Yard Man, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Cub Cadet, Husky
Part Number: 783-05946
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This Bracket-idler Pivot will fit the following 307 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Yard Man
Yard Machines
MTD
Craftsman
Troy-Bilt
Cub Cadet
Husky
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- Lawn Mower Parts
- Lawn Tractor Parts
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Idler pulley bracket broke
Curtis - March 30, 2016
👍 3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
It was pretty self explanatory. I took the bolt out of the deck, took the pulley and pulley brake off the old bracket and reinstalled them on the new bracket, then put it back on the mower deck.
The one thing that I recommend is make sure the belt guide is put back on correctly to eliminate having to get back under the mower to reset it in the correct position.
Also, make sure that you put any springs back on, because those jokers are hard to maneuver once everything is back together.
The one thing that I recommend is make sure the belt guide is put back on correctly to eliminate having to get back under the mower to reset it in the correct position.
Also, make sure that you put any springs back on, because those jokers are hard to maneuver once everything is back together.
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The blades wouldn't engage.
James - May 25, 2017
👍 2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
After removing the deck, I removed the broken parts and replaced them with the new parts.
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Rebuilt mower deck
Sean - May 21, 2018
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Stripped down deck, replaced all parts, pulleys, spindles, blades, guards, guides, belt, brakes, drilled an retapped belt guard holes. All parts from ereplacementparts worked perfect. Thank you
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