This is a genuine manufacturer-sourced item which is specially designed for use with Craftsman riding lawn mowers and garden tractors. It is an identical replacement for a missing or damaged idler spring that was originally installed on a new unit, please make sure to refer to the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and application of this hardware. Keep in mind this high-quality item which is made of durable metal and is sold individually.
Idler Spring Return 532169022
OEM part for: Husqvarna, Ryobi, Craftsman, Poulan, Weed Eater, Jonsered
Part Number: 532169022
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This part will fit the following 941 machines
Ryobi
Husqvarna
Poulan
Weed Eater
Craftsman
Jonsered
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Tractor Parts
- Lawn Mower Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 169022
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My idler spring was worn out so I had to replace it.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Parts Used
Hit a root protruding out of the ground and broke the mandrel and bent the brades
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench, 3/8 pneumatic impact driver
pulleys.
2.Removed all pulleys, mandrels, brackets and pulley brakes.
3.De-greased and washed mower deck.
4.Gave it a paint job to slow rusting and for cleaner looking finished job.
5.Installed all new mandrels, mandrel pulleys, idler pulleys, and idler return spring and brackets and pulley brakes new blades and belt.
6.Reinstall mower deck back on mower and it work like a brand new complete mower deck. ran smooth and cut grass excellent was very satisfied with my purchase.
Idler spring lost when removing broken deck
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, none
Parts Used
Mower deck was worn down. I purchased a new deck and vortex blade. Found a few parts that needed to be replaced and purchased those also.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Spring was broken
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, By hand
Parts Used
Shredding belts
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
had broken parrts
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Blades refuse to spin
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Bearing went out on the idler pulleys.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
IDLER PULLEY BEARING WAS WORN OUT.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
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