This replacement upper drive shaft housing assembly is a genuine OEM sourced item, not an aftermarket imitation. It is a high quality item designed for use with handheld string trimmers. It is the upper shaft that is attached to the motor. Please note, this assembly includes the metal housing and the flexible metal shaft that drives the unit. Includes (1) assembly per order.
You will need a screwdriver to replace this item.
Upper Drive Shaft Housing Asse 753-04236
OEM part for: Ryobi, Troy-Bilt, Yard Man, MTD, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Yard Machines
Part Number: 753-04236
Product Description ?
- Classification: Part
- Weight: 1.15 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
Compatibility
This part will fit the following 181 machines
Ryobi
Troy-Bilt
Yard Man
MTD
Craftsman
Cub Cadet
Yard Machines
This item works with the following types of products:
- Trimmer Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 753-05834
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The upper flexibel shaft broke at the distal end
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Nutdriver, Torx drivers, 2 sizes, don\\\'t rember which ones.
Parts Used
If one could buy and replace only the broken flexible shaft the repair would have been easier. Maybe there's a reason this cannot be done.
The internal upper shaft cable needed replacement. It is replaced within the upper shaft as one replacement piece.
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Allen wrenches
Parts Used
Broken Upper Drive Shaft Cable
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Power Drill, Wrench Set
Parts Used
2. Separated the lower drive shaft from the upper drive shaft.
3. Separated the trigger mechanism from upper drive shaft
4. Separated and the upper drive shaft housing from the motor assembly.
5. Inserted new upper drive shaft housing.
6. Reassembled trimmer.
7. Found that the upper drive assembly was not proper engaged with the motor.
8. Repeated steps 2 through 5.
9. Found the anchoring holes in the new drive shaft did not allow for the engagement with the motor.
10. Properly seeded the upper drive shaft housing and drilled new holes to anchor the housing to the motor.
11. Reassembled the trimmer.
drive tube between the clutch and coupler cracked from metal fatigue
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
2. removed throttle assembly from center of drive tube
3. removed coupler from end of drive tube.
4. reinstalled in reverse order using new drive tube
5. tested unit
Parts that were replaced worn out.
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Power Drill
The shaft fell apart
Tool Type
Edger
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Allen wrench
The shaft cable was broken and also the throttle cable broke
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
Coupling on end of flexible upper shaft snapped off
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
2. Removed quick coupler from upper shaft housing
3. Removed upoer shaft from engine
4. Reassembled all parts in reverse order
Upper drive shaft broke.
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
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