Medium
30-60 minutes
This is an original part from MTD, YardMan, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, Ryobi and Bolens for use with Snow Blowers. The idler pulley applies tension to the belt, allowing the belt to turn. The most common reasons for replacing the idler pulley are if it makes squeaking noises or seizes up, which can cause the belt to break. This part is sold individually. The tool that you will need to replace the idler pulley is a 1/2” socket, 3/8” socket.
Flat Idler 756-0178
OEM part for: Ryobi, MTD
Part Number: 756-0178
$20.32
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This Flat Idler will fit the following 1376 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Snowblower Parts
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Had bad bearing in the flat idler pulley, wheel axle shaft bearings were worn out
eric - April 26, 2016
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Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, none
My repair was very easy, only required 2 wrenches the correct size for the idler pulley, for the axle, shaft bronze bearings pulled wheels off pulled out bearings and pushed new ones in.
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The belt cover was warn out, the flat idler bearing was noisy. The flange bushing and hex flange bearing was worn out. The adapter-pully was broken.
Cecil - January 7, 2019
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
I disassembled the warn and broken parts and replaced them with the new parts. Everything went back together very nicely. I definitely needed to pay attention to how things came apart, so I got each part back together in the right place and the right direction.
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