Easy
15-30 minutes
This is an original part from Craftsman. The cover is fastened to the front of the lawn mower deck, providing protection from damage. This durable plastic item is sold individually, and a socket set is needed for the repair.
Cover-front Axle C 731-17051
OEM part for: MTD, Yard Man, Craftsman
Part Number: 731-17051
$36.17
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This part replaces obsolete part #: 731-07174A, 731-07174
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Came right on time fit perfect will use you guys the next time I need something thanks.
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September 20, 2021
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The parts were correct, but unfortunately they were a newer version of the parts I actually needed. There was no place to mount the height adjustment bracket on the front axle cover.
Disappointing, but ereplacement parts was very prompt in issuing a refund once I returned the merchandise. Didn't work out this time, but I'll be looking here again in the future.
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October 19, 2023
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Easy quick fix, sorta
Received the Cover for my Craftmans lawnmower within a week of ordering. Ordered as standard shipping. The original cover broke a section that holds the front axle in place, therefore the height adjustment would not stay in place. The cover came in, but noticed that it was not made to add the metal height adjusting plate. The screw/bolt holes for the metal plate were hollow. I replaced the original bolts with self tapping screws (with a washer on it), long enough to where they ran through the cover. Hopefully they hold for more than 1 run. Thinking of possibly replacing the self tapping screws with a bolt and nut. Reading other websites, the original cover has been discontinued and this is the new cover model, which makes it difficult to attach the metal plate on to. I like to rate it as a ReplacementParts a 5, but the description could have/should have noted the differences in this Cover, or maybe it's Craftman's fault?
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July 12, 2022
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something was not right
on the side where the lever lock the wheel they didn't do the holes right i had to modified to make it work
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The plastic brackets holding the front axle broke
Patrick - December 10, 2022
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
1. Removed the old front axle cover by using a socket to remove 6 screws.
2.Used a screw driver the hold the clips out of the way.
2. Removed the old cover
3. Applied a minimal amount of lubricant on to the plastic clips
4. Pushed hard to pop the axle into place.
2.Used a screw driver the hold the clips out of the way.
2. Removed the old cover
3. Applied a minimal amount of lubricant on to the plastic clips
4. Pushed hard to pop the axle into place.
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One of clamps on the plastic cover that hold the front axle in place broke, so the height adjuster would stay set.
George - December 3, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
Released the axle from the other locking clamp with a screwdriver, (I didn't remove the wheels) took the mounting bolts that hold the cover onto the front of the mower off with a socket, and removed the cover, and with the same size socket, removed the piece that the height adjuster bar locks into from the old cover, and placed it on the new cover; then I reattached the new cover to the mower and put on and tightened the bolts, lined up the front axle with the left and right side locking clamps, and with a good whack, popped the axle on both sides into place, set my cutting height, and was done!
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Plastic holding front axle broke.
jeffery - June 29, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
Removed and replaced the part. It was easy and works great.
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