Part Location Diagram of 7018574SM Murray Lawn Mower Idler Flat 4.12
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Lawn Mower Idler Flat 4.12 7018574SM

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Murray
ERP Number:
ERP9071650
Part Number:
7018574SM
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Keep in mind that this high-quality part is sold individually. The flat idler attaches to the spot idler arm and helps to drive the belt. It will need to be replaced if it becomes broken or stretched. A socket set and a wrench set may be needed when replacing this part. This part is an original part from Murray, Snapper, and Simplicity for use in rear engine rider mowers, rotary mowers, drive tractors, yard cruisers, and lawn tractors.

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This part works with the following brands:
  • Snapper
  • Simplicity
  • Murray
  • Briggs and Stratton
  • Craftsman
This part works with the following products:
  • Lawn Tractor
  • Lawn Mower
  • Lawn Tractor Accessories
Part# 7018574SM replaces these:
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After 7 years several pulley bearings fried

Tom from Hartwell, Georgia

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Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
7018574SM
Remove bolt and nut still attached to mower deck. Dump the old pulley bearing race. Keep the washers. Put a washer on the bolt. Put the bolt through the pulley. Put another washer on the bolt. Put bolt and pulley through mount hole. Screw on lock nut.
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Idler pulley froze up

RAY from Edisto Island, South Carolina

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Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Socket set, Wrench set
Parts Used:
7018574SM
Remove and replace. the new pulley was about 1/8\" wider, which I discovered after installation. Had to remove the belt guard and not use it so idler pulley would spin freely
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP9071650
Manufacturer Part Number: 7018574SM
Brand Model Number Description
Craftsman 107250040 Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor
Snapper 1687782YP Lawn Mower - Belt Conversion Kit, 42-Inch Mower Deck
Snapper 1695138 Lawn Tractor Accessories - 38" Rotary Mower
Snapper 1695146 Lawn Tractor Accessories - 38" Rotary Mower
Snapper 1695455 Lawn Tractor Accessories - 38" Rotary Mower, (Fr)
Snapper 1695614 Lawn Tractor Accessories - 42" Rotary Mower
Snapper 1695777 Lawn Tractor Accessories - 42" Rotary Mower
Snapper 1695817 Lawn Tractor Accessories - 42" Rotary Mower (Fc)
Snapper 1695961 Lawn Tractor Accessories - 42" Rotary Mower
Murray 1695967 Lawn Mower - 42-Inch Mower Deck
Murray 1696084 Lawn Mower - 42-Inch Mower Deck
Snapper 1696142-00 Lawn Mower - 42-Inch Mower Deck
Simplicity 1696213 Lawn Mower - 42 Inch Mower Deck
Snapper 1696439-00 Lawn Mower - 42-Inch Rotary Mower (Export)
Snapper 1696439-01 Lawn Mower - 42-Inch Rotary Mower (Export)
Snapper 1696439-02 Lawn Tractor Accessories - 42-Inch Rotary Mower (Export)
Murray 1696441-00 Lawn Mower - 42-Inch Mower Deck
Murray 1696441-01 Lawn Mower - 42-Inch Mower Deck
Simplicity 1696442-00 Lawn Mower - 42 Inch/107cm Mower Deck
Simplicity 1696545-00 Lawn Tractor Accessories - 42-Inch Mower Deck
Simplicity 1696545-01 Lawn Mower - 42 Inch Mower Deck
Snapper 1696546-00 Lawn Mower - 42-Inch Fabricated Mower Deck
Murray 1696797-00 Lawn Mower - 42-Inch Mower Deck
Briggs and Stratton 1696797-01 Lawn Tractor Accessories - 1696797-01 - 42" Mower Deck (2017)
Simplicity 1696940-00 Lawn Mower - 42 Inch Mower Deck
Snapper 1697170-00 Lawn Mower - 42-Inch Rotary Mower (Export)
Snapper 1697442-00 Lawn Tractor Accessories - 1697442-00 - 42 Inch (107cm) Fabricated Mower Deck (Export)
Snapper 1697442-01 Lawn Tractor Accessories - 1697442-01 - 42 Inch (107cm) Fabricated Mower Deck (Export)
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