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More than 2 hours
Plt-stabilizer 783-08577A
OEM part for: MTD, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Husky, Yard Man
Part Number: 783-08577A
$7.46
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This Plt-stabilizer will fit the following 230 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
MTD
Troy-Bilt
Yard Machines
Craftsman
Husky
Yard Man
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- Lawn Tractor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 783-08577
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Steering gear had started to wear out and skipped badly, Lower dash was cracking.
Randy - November 12, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Butane Torch, Torx Wrenches
1. Disassembled dash and steering components. This is straight foreword but does require some time. Removing the mower deck may make this easier but I just jacked up the mower and lowered the front, leaving the back of the deck connected. The lower bolt on the steering shaft had to be heated to get it to break loose.
2. I first replace the Lower Dash, then the lower components of the steering assembly. When the parts in the lower steering assembly do wear out, the spacer allowed play in the steering assembly which will cause the lower gear on the steering shaft to wear out.
3. Next the steering shaft went into place and the upper dash went back together. I used anti-seize on everything.
4. On reassemble, I replaced the lower steering shaft Phillips head screw with a standard hex bolt to make removal easier next time.
5. Next was to ensure the front wheels were centered, adjust the steering linkage and install the steering wheel.
6. Then just raise the front of the deck and reconnect the linkage. Once the mower is off the jack, check/adjust the deck to ensure it is level, it should be OK.
I do recommend having the parts book with the expanded drawings, just to reference for the parts and the locations. It is not difficult, but I still took my time with it and could have probably shaved quite a bit of time off the project it the lower steering shaft screw wasn't locked up and required heat to break loose. Removing the mower deck completely may also give you a little more room to work, but is not necessary. Using one of those mower jacks that picks up the front end also makes this easier but anything to raise it and block it in place will work.
2. I first replace the Lower Dash, then the lower components of the steering assembly. When the parts in the lower steering assembly do wear out, the spacer allowed play in the steering assembly which will cause the lower gear on the steering shaft to wear out.
3. Next the steering shaft went into place and the upper dash went back together. I used anti-seize on everything.
4. On reassemble, I replaced the lower steering shaft Phillips head screw with a standard hex bolt to make removal easier next time.
5. Next was to ensure the front wheels were centered, adjust the steering linkage and install the steering wheel.
6. Then just raise the front of the deck and reconnect the linkage. Once the mower is off the jack, check/adjust the deck to ensure it is level, it should be OK.
I do recommend having the parts book with the expanded drawings, just to reference for the parts and the locations. It is not difficult, but I still took my time with it and could have probably shaved quite a bit of time off the project it the lower steering shaft screw wasn't locked up and required heat to break loose. Removing the mower deck completely may also give you a little more room to work, but is not necessary. Using one of those mower jacks that picks up the front end also makes this easier but anything to raise it and block it in place will work.
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Steering shaft gear got worn down and had to replace
DAN - August 16, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Sawzall
Parts Used
I had to take off the deck and the transmission pulley gear to get a sawzall in to remove the screw holding the steering shaft to the frame. After this, I had to take apart the console to remove the shaft and gear. Parts were perfect and and replacement was quick. Greatly assisted by the schematics on the site.
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