This is a genuine Craftsman part for use with Lawn Tractors. The mandrel pulley spins the blade on the mower deck of the tractor. The most common reason for replacing the spindle pulley is when it is stripped, causing the belt to snap and the blades not to move. This part is sold individually. The tools that you will need to replace the mandrel pulley is a 7/8 inch socket and an impact driver.
Deck Pulley - 6.3 Dia. 956-1227
OEM part for: Yard Man, MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Cub Cadet, Husky
Part Number: 956-1227
Compatibility
This part will fit the following 513 machines
MTD
Yard Man
Yard Machines
Craftsman
Troy-Bilt
Cub Cadet
Husky
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Tractor Parts
- Lawn Mower Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 756-1227
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Pulley had broken for cutting deck
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, wd-40, torch and 1/2 drive breaker bar
Parts Used
Once nut broke loose it was easy to remove the old pulley and replace with the new one from ereplacementparts.
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Broken deck pulley
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
, Breaker bar 15/16 socket
Parts Used
Insert large screw driver thru opening below pulley
Place socket wt breaker bar on nut a top of pulley
The nuts are really tight a hammering will help wt loosening
Remove broken pulley. Place new pulley on stud making
sure to line up wt splines at bottom.
Replace nut tightening really well. DONE
Note large screw driver will keep blade from turning
giving leverage on retaining nut.
Pully teeth were stripped out.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Pull broke at bolt head
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, 2x4 block blade movement and Impact Wrench
Parts Used
2. Removed Belt and Deck from mower.
3. Slid Deck from under mower
4. Removed Pulley Cover.
5. Placed wood between blade an deck to secure blade.
6. Removed Bolt and jagged metal from old pulley.
7. Switched wood around to secure blade.
8. Placed new Pulley on an tightened bolt.
9. Reattached Pulley Cover.
10. Reattached deck to mower.
11. Lifted deck an reattached belt to deck.
Bent pulley drive belt ate thru hydro fan
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Vise grips
Pulley broke in around center hole.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Hard
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
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