Medium
30-60 minutes
It is an authentic item that is designed for use with Craftsman riding lawn mowers and garden tractors. This is the right side drag link that connects to the spindle and the gear-selector plate allowing the user to steer the mower. If the part is damaged or is missing, this authentic item will provide an identical replacement. Refer to the diagrams of your model for the exact location and the correct installation of the new part. To perform this repair you will need a set of wrenches. Keep in mind, the hardware to secure it and the left side drag link is sold separately.
Subasm, Link, Drag, R.h., Nztr 597069902
OEM part for: Husqvarna, Craftsman
Part Number: 597069902
$24.90
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This Subasm, Link, Drag, R.h., Nztr will fit the following 161 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Craftsman
Husqvarna
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- Lawn Tractor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 436885, 583513401, 583513401 (Rh), 5324368-85
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Just plain works, part hard to find, find it here, and good fast delivery....
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James -
20 days ago
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THE PART TO GET FROM WEBSITE
FAST,AFFORDABLE,FRIENDLY,IN STOCK,EASY TO USE. AND FITS
littletimmymusic -
April 3, 2024
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Good fit
It was a perfect fit and the only place I could find one. Installation is challenging but after watching a video he was able to get it done, he did remove the steering wheel, which made is easier.
Sharon -
November 2, 2023
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Quick repair
This item was the perfect match for my lawnmower. Fit perfectly. Shipping was fast.
Rick -
August 11, 2023
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Improved steering.
Replacement parts greatly improved the steering on my lawn tractor.
Guest -
November 24, 2022
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Great part
This draglink was just as good as OEM. Fit perfectly!
Anonymous -
August 19, 2022
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Easy to Identify right part
Great condition, arrived in timely fashion.
Guest -
October 14, 2021
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Craftsman steering drag link
The part fit perfectly good job
Guest -
September 28, 2021
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Exactly the part I needed to repair my mower.
The part arrived and it was the exact part I needed to repair my mower. This one was a little more difficult to replace because of the location of the second bolt up under the middle of the mower but, I had a good friend who helped me with it and my mower is now working like new again. I would recommend ReplacementParts.com for your parts needs.
Guest -
July 21, 2021
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Left side drag link on lawn mower
I got the drag link, compared to the original the new one is heavy duty it fit great
Guest -
July 16, 2021
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Does this fit my product?Questions & Answers for Subasm, Link, Drag, R.h., Nztr
Will this fit my model number?
David
for model number 917.287240
asked on 2022-06-16
Hello David, Thank you for contacting us. We have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is Part Number:597069902. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
eReplacementParts Team June 16, 2022
Is this the right drag link for model 917 289900 ?
Kenneth
for model number 917 289900
asked on 2022-03-29
Hi Kenneth,
Thank you for your question. This would not be the correct drag link for your lawn tractor. The part number listed under your model number for the right side drag link is 597047902. If you need help placing an order for it, customer service is open 7 days a week and anyone will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
eReplacementParts Team March 29, 2022
Will this drag link fit my model
Jim
for model number 917287461
asked on 2022-02-11
Hello Jim, Thank you for contacting us. We have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is Part Number: 597047902. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
eReplacementParts Team February 11, 2022
Customer Repair Instructions ?
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Drag link pivot joint broke
shane - September 8, 2017
👍 4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
1. Open end wrench to hold nut on pivot joint and socket on bottom of nut and remove, on front
2. Turn steering wheel enough to one side to gain access to rear pivot nut and use open end wrench and socket to remove pivot joint for rear connection
3. Replace with new drag link and tighten nuts using same open end wrench and sockets
2. Turn steering wheel enough to one side to gain access to rear pivot nut and use open end wrench and socket to remove pivot joint for rear connection
3. Replace with new drag link and tighten nuts using same open end wrench and sockets
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The original part finally failed.
Mike - June 1, 2019
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
I just unbolted the old part and replaced it with the new one.
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Steering link worn out, steering sloppy.
Stephen - July 16, 2017
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Removed nuts on the drag link. Replaced with the new drag link and installed the nuts on the new link.
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YT3000/ model l91728815; steering issues causing excessive wear to front tires
phil - August 8, 2016
👍 3 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Hard
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Removal and replace parts went ok except nuts are very tight and I had to use an extension (large box wrench) to loosen the nuts and retighten to as found condition.
The big problem was trying to get the bottom pan/plate to fit on the side rails. The clutch shaft fits through the rails at each side with a bushing that has a flange that causes a very tight fit.
I had to loosen several of the metal bolts that keep the rails attached to the engine base area so that the side rails could flex inward to allowing fitting the bottom plate to the rails. This was a very hard part of the job.
Watching the how-to videos I found helped a lot except none show the difficulty with final bottom plate install
The big problem was trying to get the bottom pan/plate to fit on the side rails. The clutch shaft fits through the rails at each side with a bushing that has a flange that causes a very tight fit.
I had to loosen several of the metal bolts that keep the rails attached to the engine base area so that the side rails could flex inward to allowing fitting the bottom plate to the rails. This was a very hard part of the job.
Watching the how-to videos I found helped a lot except none show the difficulty with final bottom plate install
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Drag link broke
Margaret - July 11, 2016
👍 2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Adjustable Wrench, Bungy cord
Parts Used
Removed gas tank, removed two steering bolts, used bungy cord to hold brake pedal rod, dropped steering sector plate and steering sector and removed the main bolt, then replaced drag link and put everything in reverse order back.
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Ball joint separated on my right drag link..no steering after that
Robert - May 21, 2023
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Pure manbeast strength
Parts Used
Skipped all the info a repair video told me and leaned on that broken drag link to pry the steering plate down just enough to get a crescent wrench in there.
I got the old drag link off then put the new one through the hole and put all my weight on it to pry the plate down far enough to bolt that one on.
I connected the other end to the wheel thingamajig and i was off in the wind again.
I got the old drag link off then put the new one through the hole and put all my weight on it to pry the plate down far enough to bolt that one on.
I connected the other end to the wheel thingamajig and i was off in the wind again.
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Steering arm broke so I replaced all steering arms
Terry - May 5, 2023
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Googled it and watched a tutorial video,then took out the gas tank and the steering column,then disassemble the steering controls and changed the arms and reversed the order to put it back together making sure the steering wheel was correctly lined up with the front wheels.
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Steering right side drag link replacement
Kent - November 8, 2022
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
removed the old one and installed the new one
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Ball joints in sterring likage wore out
Fred - July 21, 2022
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Hard
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set, Cheater bar, vise grips Cutoff grinder
Parts Used
Very difficult getting to the nut under engine, very tight, stripped nut. cut off steering link and used vice grips after disconnecting steering Wheel link.
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Right side steering drag link, ball worn out
Michael - June 24, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, 1/2\\
Parts Used
Rh steering drag link replacement. 9/16 socket, extension, ratchet. 1/2" open end wrench. Less than 20 min. Easy repair. replacement parts are first class! Fast shipper! Hardly any down time. Thanks again.
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