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?It is a genuine item that is supplied directly from the original equipment manufacturer for Husqvarna lawn mowers. This is a high-quality replacement for a missing or damaged tension spring that was installed on a new unit. Please make sure to check the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and application of this hardware. Keep in mind this tension spring is made of durable metal and is sold individually.
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Drive control Cable, belt and tension spring replacement
Paul from MOUNT STERLING, Ohio
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 581351301
Supplies: Owners manual for reference, oil, fuel, shop rags, wood block for blade removal, li ... Read more thium grease for anchor points of tension spring and cable ends. I greased the whole spring to ward off corrosion.
1) Remove spark plug.
2) Drain fuel and oil from engine. See owners manual
3) Tilt mower on its side, remove mower blade and parts that come off with it..
4) Remove belt cover, rear baffle. The two side screws for the baffle can be removed and replaced easier if the rear wheels are removed.
5) Clean under mower deck, rear baffle and belt cover as needed. Replace belt if worn or frayed.
6) Remove screws from control, remove upper end of drive control cable.
7) Remove lower end of drive control cable from mower housing using pliers to squeeze retainers under the housing, simultaneously pulling up.on the cable with pliers.
8) Install cable end in control, reassemble control onto handle.
9) Install cable end on transmission under mower housing.
10) Replace belt housing and rear baffle.
11) Use spring hook to install tension spring on transmission and baffle.
12) Replace blade and parts, torque bolt to specs.(35-40 ft.lbs, See owners manual).
12) Replace rear wheels.
13) ADD FRESH OIL TO THE ENGINE BEFORE STARTING!(see owners manual for specs)
14) Add fuel.
15 Replace spark plug wire.
16) Start mower, adjust drive cable per owners manual.
17) Happy mowing.
Would not move ams it is all wheel drive.
James from Gainesville, Georgia
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Belt stretch bad as well as worn pulley
Charles from Onancock, Virginia
- Difficulty Level:
- Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Socket set, Wrench set
The tension spring on the rear drive gear box needed replacing.
Edward from Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
- Parts Used:
- 581351301
2. Used needle nose pliers to install one end of new tension spring into slot hole on drive gear box.
3. Used needle nose pliers to install other end of new tension spring into spring hole slot on rear plastic shroud under deck of mower.
4. Checked the new spring for how well it f ... Read more unctioned.
5 The new spring seemed to disengage the rear drive gear box properly.
Needed a tuneup and better traction
PAUL from Round Rock, Texas
Would not self-propel
Dan from Abilene, Texas
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
2. Used a large screw driver and leaf blower to remove accumulated grass particles.
3. The belt part xxx609 fit perfectly.
4. I decided that the idler wheel needed replacement. Ordered it and a new tension spring. on a separate order. A ... Read more ll orders arrived quickly.
5. Fun project for kids and grandkids to help.
Drive belt worn out, trans cable worn and clutch cable worn.
Pedro from Edinburg, Texas
- Difficulty Level:
- Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Socket set, Wrench set
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Model Cross Reference
Manufacturer Part Number: 581351301
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|---|---|---|
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