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This is a genuine manufacturer-supplied part which is designed for use with a variety of riding lawn mowers and garden tractors. The idler pulley applies tension to the belt. It is an identical replacement for a worn or a missing component that was installed on a new equipment. Check the diagrams for your model to ensure the proper repair procedure. Keep in mind this durable metal idler pulley is sold as an individual item. A wrench set will be needed to perform this repair.
Pulley:idler:flat 756-04224
OEM part for: MTD
Part Number: 756-04224
$28.57
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This Pulley:idler:flat will fit the following 4854 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Bolens
- Craftsman
- Cub Cadet
- Husky
- MTD
- Troy-Bilt
- Yard Machines
- Yard Man
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower
- Lawn Tractor
- Snowblower
This part replaces obsolete part #: 756-0981B, 756-0981A, 956-0981, 756-0981
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Ordered the wrong pulley first, which came quicker than I expected. Easy return policy. Correct pulley came in a matter of days. Have ordered here before. Always great service. Keeps my 18 year old tractor running smooth.
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August 2, 2021
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As expected
Part was new and just what I needed. Only complaint is shipping. If you want it fast better use fast shipping option. FedEx shipped it clear across the country twice before I received it
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April 29, 2020
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worked great exact fit
Part arrived installed easy, lawn mower back in service
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November 20, 2019
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Better than original
The part was easy to replace and wa made of metal original was plastic
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May 22, 2019
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this is the part i needed
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Why are the dimensions not stated somewhere. Very very silly
Zeek
asked on 2022-08-15
Hello Zeek, Thank you for the question. This Pulley is 2 3/4-inch Flat ID and 3 1/8-inch OD. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Idler pulley worn out
thomas - May 1, 2016
👍 16 of 18 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Actually the repair was quite an easy one, once I figured out how to get the nut off the pulley. The way MTD made the tractor was really dumb. They put a nut on the idler pulley where you can't get a wrench on. There's about maybe 1/4" gap between the plate the idler bolt goes through and the chassis plus the fact you need a long, and I mean long, open end 9/16 wrench to place on the nut.
I got the nut off and to save me the trouble the next time, I drilled a pilot hole from underneath where the bolt goes through then cut a 1" hole in the chassis on top to get to the nut. I replaced the pulley and put a hole plug in the 1" hole I drilled. After that, no problem and the pulley works like a charm.
I got the nut off and to save me the trouble the next time, I drilled a pilot hole from underneath where the bolt goes through then cut a 1" hole in the chassis on top to get to the nut. I replaced the pulley and put a hole plug in the 1" hole I drilled. After that, no problem and the pulley works like a charm.
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No Brakes. When the mower was in Fwd or reverse it would move and could not be stopped. The idler pulley had also seized and was binding up the drive belt.
William - September 23, 2016
👍 4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
I replaced the drive belt for the mower and found that the brakes were not functioning and the idler pulley for the drive belt had failed as well..The brake pads had to be replaced and once the idler pulley was replaced and adjusted for the new drive belt I was able to adjust the brakes. For easier access I had to remove the deck and jack up the mower and put it on jack stands. I could have leaned the mower on its side to do the job but decided to use the jacks instead. I did it this way so that I could engage the drive and make the wheels turn while the mower was on the jack stands in order to adjust the brakes. I also removed the right side tire in order to access the brake assembly. My mower is a Troy Bilt Bronco made at about 2005.
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Idler Pulley seemed wore out.
richard - August 23, 2017
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
1. Cut hole in floorboard to get to nut. (some mowers have a panel to remove)
2. Raised back end of the mower on a lift.
3. Took off the pulley with 1/2 inch socket on nut and 1/2 inch wrench on bolt. Took off pulley, belt, and hardware,
4. Put on new pulley, shoulder spacer, flange nut and belt at same time.
5. Ground down hole in floorboard smooth. Covered with duct tape til figure out permanent cover.
6. Should have adjusted variable speed pedal while idler was apart, but didn't think of it at the time.
7. Later will adjust variable speed idler the long way per manual.
2. Raised back end of the mower on a lift.
3. Took off the pulley with 1/2 inch socket on nut and 1/2 inch wrench on bolt. Took off pulley, belt, and hardware,
4. Put on new pulley, shoulder spacer, flange nut and belt at same time.
5. Ground down hole in floorboard smooth. Covered with duct tape til figure out permanent cover.
6. Should have adjusted variable speed pedal while idler was apart, but didn't think of it at the time.
7. Later will adjust variable speed idler the long way per manual.
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Steering was very loose & sloppy. Variable speed belt was badly worn.
William - April 9, 2017
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Replaced Bearing & Bushings in steering. Replaced Drive Belt & Variable Speed belts. Also replaced all (3) Idler in drive system.
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The original idler pulley had disintegrated which also damaged the upper drive belt.
Gerald - March 6, 2017
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
1. I took off what was left of the old pulley (mostly plastic) and replaced it with the new all-metal pulley from e-Replacement Parts.
2. Then, I mounted the new upper drive belt.
3. From the time I placed my order on-line it only took two days for e-Replacement Parts to ship the new parts from Utah to me in Virginia and the next morning I quickly made the repair and had my lawn tractor running again.,
2. Then, I mounted the new upper drive belt.
3. From the time I placed my order on-line it only took two days for e-Replacement Parts to ship the new parts from Utah to me in Virginia and the next morning I quickly made the repair and had my lawn tractor running again.,
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Loose belt and noisy pulley
ross - November 14, 2016
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
1. Removed mower deck
2. Replaced idler pulleys
3. Sharpened blades
4. Repacked bearings for blades
5. Reinstall mower deck
2. Replaced idler pulleys
3. Sharpened blades
4. Repacked bearings for blades
5. Reinstall mower deck
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