Part Location Diagram of 1707740SM Murray V-BELT,MOWER DRIVE 50
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V-BELT,MOWER DRIVE 50 1707740SM

Manufactured by:
Murray
ERP Number:
ERP18587570
Part Number:
1707740SM
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30 - 60 mins 

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Product Description

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This is an original Snapper replacement part. The V-belt is commonly found in lawn mowers. This part is made of flexible rubber with a tight fabric casing, and is used to transfer motion from the engine to the mower blades. Over time, it may become brittle and cracked and need replacement. You may require a wrench when replacing this part. This item is sold individually.

Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:
  • Simplicity
  • Snapper
This part works with the following products:
  • Lawn Tractor
  • Lawn Mower
Part# 1707740SM replaces these:
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Lawn mower drive belt shredded

Glenda from Canton, Ohio

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench set
Parts Used:
1707740SM
1. Removed drive deck
2. Removed housing covers
3. Sanded any imperfections from the spindle wheels and wiped clean
4. Replaced belt
5. Reattached housing covers and drive deck to mower.
6. Let mower run for 5-10 minutes prior to engaging blades
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Pulled seized up

Jason from Danville, Ohio

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
1707740SM
Replaced pulley
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Snapped belt

Scott from Hampshire, Illinois

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
1707740SM
Removed tensioner pulley installed new belt on pulleys and reinstalled the tensioner
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Broken parts.

Glenda from Canton, Ohio

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Parts Used:
1707740SM, 1722112SM, 1721581SM
1. Had to remove the pulley.
2. Took off old parts off.
3. Replaced with new parts.
4. Reassembled.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP18587570
Manufacturer Part Number: 1707740SM
Brand Model Number Description
Simplicity 1615HC Lawn Mower - Simplicity Lawn Mower Model 1615HC Parts
Simplicity 1617HC Lawn Mower - Simplicity Lawn Mower Model 1617HC Parts
Simplicity 1690630 Lawn Tractor - 5116, 16Hp Gear Lawn Tractor
Simplicity 1690635 Lawn Tractor - 616Spl, 16Hp 5-Speed And 36In
Simplicity 1690690 Lawn Tractor - 5116, 16Hp Gear Lawn Tractor
Simplicity 1690710 Lawn Mower - 36 Inch Mower Deck
Simplicity 1690839 Lawn Mower - 36 Inch Mower Deck
Simplicity 1690851 Lawn Tractor - 5216, 16Hp Gear Lawn Tractor
Simplicity 1690855 Lawn Tractor - 5216H, 16Hp Hydro Lawn Tractor
Simplicity 1690873 Lawn Tractor - 616Ltd, 16Hp 5-Speed Lawn Tractor
Simplicity 1690877 Lawn Tractor - 616H, 16Hp Hydro Lawn Tractor
Simplicity 1690917 Lawn Tractor - 5216, 16Hp Gear Lawn Tractor
Simplicity 1690921 Lawn Tractor - 5216H, 16Hp Hydro Lawn Tractor
Simplicity 1690952 Lawn Tractor - 616Ltd, 16Hp 5-Speed Lawn Tractor
Simplicity 1690956 Lawn Tractor - 616Hltd, 16Hp Hydro Tractor
Simplicity 1691055 Lawn Tractor - 5216, 16Hp Gear Lawn Tractor
Simplicity 1691059 Lawn Tractor - 5216H, 16Hp Hydro Lawn Tractor
Simplicity 1691087 Lawn Tractor - 616H, 16Hp Hydro Lawn Tractor
Simplicity 1691128 Lawn Mower - 36 Inch Mower Deck
Simplicity 1691176 Lawn Tractor - 5212.5, 12.5Hp Gear Tractor
Simplicity 1691224 Lawn Tractor - 5212.5H, 12.5Hp Hydro Tractor
Simplicity 1691228 Lawn Tractor - 613H, 12.5Hp Hydro Lawn Tractor
Simplicity 1691421 Lawn Mower - 36 Inch Mower Deck
Simplicity 1691422 Lawn Mower - 36 Inch Mower Deck
Simplicity 1691445 Lawn Tractor - 5212.5G Lawn Tractor
Simplicity 1691499 Lawn Tractor - 613, 12.5Hp Hydro Lawn Tractor
Simplicity 1691504 Lawn Tractor - 616H, 16Hp Hydro Tractor
Simplicity 1691648 Lawn Mower - Simplicity Lawn Mower Model 1691648 Parts
Simplicity 1691995 Lawn Mower - Simplicity Lawn Mower Model 1691995 Parts
Simplicity 1691996 Lawn Mower - 50 Inch Mower Deck