This belt keeper is a genuine OEM part sourced directly from Craftsman, designed for use with a wide range of lawn tractors. It plays a key role in maintaining proper belt alignment between the pulleys, ensuring smooth and efficient operation. Constructed from durable metal, the belt keeper is sold individually. A wrench is required for installation or replacement.
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The ease of locating the part was very good, as was the order process. Shipping was also on the mark, with no problems. I would recommend your site to anyone. Donnie Austin.
Guest - June 26, 2019
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Perfect replacement
The keeper for our riding lawnmower came quickly and fits perfectly.
Guest - August 5, 2019
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Very good service
Great product. Fit as it should. I wiil be coming nack here for all my mower needs
Guest - August 13, 2019
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Everything was worked
Quick service and everything is working in good order.
Skip - September 2, 2019
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Worked as expected
The part was in great condition, prompt delivery and my riding mower is working like new again
Guest - November 2, 2019
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Very fast service
Parts arrived within days. Now I get to do the simple repair. Thanks
Guest - May 16, 2020
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parts showed up and fit perfect
arrived on time and fit perfect.
Guest - August 31, 2020
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They Came Through For Me.
The item was exactly what I ordered and arrived right on time
Guest - April 22, 2021
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Good Service
Good Service
Guest - July 12, 2022
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EASY REPAIR
GREAT CONDITION
Annie - September 20, 2022
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The mandrel broke in two places, and also the deck ripped out at the mandrel mounting position bolt holes. Removing the blade and mandrel was fairly easy since I have done this previously. This model of Husqvarna allows for very easy removal of deck assembly from mower. What took the bulk of time was taking deck to welder to make repairs
... Read moreto the damaged mounting holes on deck. He used metal washers then scraped and painted to match original deck. Once I picked up deck re-attaching every thing else was done within 20-25 minutes. Mower now sounds quiet and runs & cuts maybe better now then when it was new. So the lesson here is when an unusual noise starts don\'t hesitate investigating before continuing to operate mower.
Remove bolts from fuel tank, pull forward toward engine. Disconnect keeper, washer and end of cable from lever. disconnect cable from and spring from clutch break assembly after dropping and disconnecting mower deck. reroute new cable between break clutch lever and mower break clutch assembly. Reattach cable end to pin at lever, washer an
... Read mored safety pin.Replace fuel tank and replace hold down screws. cable replacement completed.
After drooping mower deck and removing safety pins from mower brackets slide mower deck out the left side of tractor. tilt mower deck up so you have access to bolt holding blade. hold bolt with wrench, and using a larger wrench hole upper spindle bolt. Remove lower bolt, washer, and blade. Loosed and remove upper bolt from shaft along with pulley.. remove bolts from around Mandrel assembly and remove through bottom of mower deck. Replace with new assembly is reverse of removal.Reattach deck to mower and your done.
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Deck broke, needed Mandrel cover
Linda from Smyrna, Tennessee
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Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
This was a used lawn tractor.The deck broke and that was replaced. Plus we put the Mandel on ,it did not have one on the left side so we put that on and the belt won\'t slip off now. We put on the brakes that refurbished.. so we are good to go . Thanks customer
I removed the 2 bolts that held the cover over the pulley, then removed the 2 bolts that held the keeper to the spindle. Installed the new keeper and tightened the bolts - a perfect fit! Cranked up the mower and engaged the blades - success! The belt stayed in place and I can now mow the lawn. I am extremely happy with the product, fast d
... Read moreelivery to Hawaii, and great service. I will definitely come back here if I need anything and recommend the site to anyone who needs parts. Thanks guys!
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Belt keeper broke for the third time in less than a year
Home Depots extended warranty requires the tractor to be delivered at my expense to their facility. The cost of transporting was far in excess of that of the part. After the third failure I purchased three of the keepers for this and future expected failures. Merely removing two bolts with the blade housing in its lowest position and rep
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1. Removed the two 1/2\" bolts on the deck mounted housing (without removing the deck) with a ratchet wrench with a knuckle attachment and extension.
2. Removed the broken keeper.
3. Aligned the new keeper.
4. Bolted the new keeper on with the two 1/2\" bolts.
Lawn Mower
- Craftsman Lawn Mower Model 917.289541 (917289541, 917 289541) Parts
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