Part Location Diagram of 753-04499 MTD Shaft-flex
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Shaft-flex 753-04499

Manufactured by:
MTD
ERP Number:
ERP9119831
Part Number:
753-04499
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This is a genuine manufacturer-sourced component which is specially designed for use with lawn and garden equipment. It is an identical replacement for a missing or a faulty flex shaft that was installed on a new unit. The part helps to drive the unit. Please make sure to refer to the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and application of this part. Keep in mind this high-quality shaft is made of durable metal and is sold individually.

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Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:
  • Craftsman
  • MTD
  • Troy-Bilt
  • Cub Cadet
  • Bolens
  • Yard Machines
  • Yard Man
This part works with the following products:
  • Tiller
  • Cultivator
Part# 753-04499 replaces these:
753-04499, 753-04499-CM,

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Clutch drum was stripped where flex shaft goes in, Drive Shaft Housing was bent at engine, Flex shaft was sprung.

Charles from Altoona, Pennsylvania

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Socket set, Wrench set
1. Remove engine from Drive Shaft Housing by loosening bolt in clutch cover and screw into Drive Shaft Housing.
2. Remove Flex Shaft by sliding it out of Drive Shaft Housing.
3. Remove gear box from the frame. (4 bolts)
4. Remove Drive Shaft Housing from gear box by loosening Drive Shaft Housing retaining screw and the T OP 4 Torx screws only.( will not leak oil )
5. Remove clutch cover from the engine. (4 screws)
6. Remove clutch drum. (Torx screw into engine shaft)
7. Install new parts in reverse order.
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Tines didn\'t turn

Wm from Lutcher, Louisiana

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
753-04499
Replaced the flex shaft
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small titler shaft broke

Steven from Newark, Ohio

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Wrench set
Parts Used:
753-04499
1 put new shaft in
2 make new shaft out of ole weeder shaft
3 set motor on shaft then to tiller part oblt together with 4 bolts 4 pull start running
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP9119831
Manufacturer Part Number: 753-04499
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