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Lawn Mower Transmission Pulley 956-04002
- Manufactured by:
- MTD
- ERP Number:
- ERP9172758
- Part Number:
- 956-04002
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Nut had backed off & ruined the pulley
Jack from Panama City, Florida
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set, Wrench set
Transmission pulley stripped and tractor stopped moving.
Earl from RUSSELLVILLE, Kentucky
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
2. Place screw driver through hole in the pulley to secure and remove the nut on top of the pulley.
3. Remove the two springs on the idler assembly to release pressure on belt.
4. You will need to loosen the two bolts on the righ ... Read more t holding the axle to the frame to get enough clearance to remove the pulley. It is not necessary to remove the bolts. Just loosen enough to slightly depress the sale.
5. Jack the tractor up to clear the right wheel.
8. Press down on the right axle and remove the transmission pulley. You only need about a 1/4 inch of additional clearance when you press on the axle.
7 Remove the transmission hub.
8 Replace transmission hub.
8 Replace the transmission pulley and put belt back in place on the pulley.
9 Replace and tighten nup on top of pulley.
10 Tighten the two bolts on right axle that were loosened for clearance and remove jack.
11 Replace two springs on iddler assembly.
12 Replace battery hanger straps and battery.
Transmission pulley stripped out in the center.
Lanny from Winterville , Georgia
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set, Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 956-04002
2. Jacked up the tractor.
3. Removed rear wheels for better access.
4. Pulled tensioner spring for the transmission belt.
5. Removed engine pulley.
6. Removed both belts and replaced.
7. Installed the new transmission pulley.
8. Installed engine ... Read more pulley and aligned belts.
9. Installed the rest removed to do the repair.
Would not engage in gear
Martin from Farmington Hills, Michigan
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Wrench set
2) Used an impact driver to remove the 9/16 flange nut. (With a normal socket or wrench the whole rear end turns).
3) Remove stripper pulley and 5/8 spline, replaced with new Spline, pulley and flange nut.
4) With b ... Read more elt around the pulley, tighten flange nut with impact.
5) Re-install 6 bolts holding trans and rear end back in place.
6) Assemble belt on idler and tension wheel and attach spring. Complete
Belt and transmission pulley wore out
Jaime from Rangely, Colorado
The internal star flange was bent and would not lock onto the transmission drive
John from Benson, Arizona
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 956-04002
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Model Cross Reference
Manufacturer Part Number: 956-04002
| Brand | Model Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MTD | 131278XS099 | Lawn Tractor - Front-Engine Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F000 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F002 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F009 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F016 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F019 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F022 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F026 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F029 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F033 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F054 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F057 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F077 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F098 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F105 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F118 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F121 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F129 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F131 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F134 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F138 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F145 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F151 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F196 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F205 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F206 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F229 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F301 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F304 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
| MTD | 13A1760F307 | Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor |
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