This is a genuine replacement part manufactured for lawn tractors. This steel pulley sits directly on top of the transmission, and is driven by the upper drive belt. It is recommended to inspect the belt for damage when replacing the pulley. This pulley is sold individually, please see diagram for additional parts.
Pulley-v W/hub 956-04002
OEM part for: MTD, Ryobi, Yard Machines
Part Number: 956-04002











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This Pulley-v W/hub will fit the following 1719 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Bolens
- Craftsman
- Cub Cadet
- Husky
- MTD
- Poulan
- Ryobi
- Troy-Bilt
- Yard Machines
- Yard Man
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower
- Lawn Tractor
This part replaces obsolete part #: 756-04002
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Nut had backed off & ruined the pulley
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Would not engage in gear
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Impact driver
2) Used an impact driver to remove the 9/16 flange nut. (With a normal socket or wrench the whole rear end turns).
3) Remove stripper pulley and 5/8 spline, replaced with new Spline, pulley and flange nut.
4) With belt around the pulley, tighten flange nut with impact.
5) Re-install 6 bolts holding trans and rear end back in place.
6) Assemble belt on idler and tension wheel and attach spring. Complete
Belt and transmission pulley wore out
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
The internal star flange was bent and would not lock onto the transmission drive
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Transmission pulley stripped out in the center.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
2. Jacked up the tractor.
3. Removed rear wheels for better access.
4. Pulled tensioner spring for the transmission belt.
5. Removed engine pulley.
6. Removed both belts and replaced.
7. Installed the new transmission pulley.
8. Installed engine pulley and aligned belts.
9. Installed the rest removed to do the repair.
Transmission pulley stripped and tractor stopped moving.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
2. Place screw driver through hole in the pulley to secure and remove the nut on top of the pulley.
3. Remove the two springs on the idler assembly to release pressure on belt.
4. You will need to loosen the two bolts on the right holding the axle to the frame to get enough clearance to remove the pulley. It is not necessary to remove the bolts. Just loosen enough to slightly depress the sale.
5. Jack the tractor up to clear the right wheel.
8. Press down on the right axle and remove the transmission pulley. You only need about a 1/4 inch of additional clearance when you press on the axle.
7 Remove the transmission hub.
8 Replace transmission hub.
8 Replace the transmission pulley and put belt back in place on the pulley.
9 Replace and tighten nup on top of pulley.
10 Tighten the two bolts on right axle that were loosened for clearance and remove jack.
11 Replace two springs on iddler assembly.
12 Replace battery hanger straps and battery.
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