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This is an original part from Craftsman for use with Craftsman Snowblowers. The fiction wheel assembly meshes with the friction disc, causing the drive wheel axle to turn. The most common reason for replacing the friction wheel is when the snowblower’s wheels don’t turn.This part is sold individually. Disconnect the spark plug wire before installing this part. The tools that you will need to replace the friction wheel disc are 3/8” socket, 9/16” socket, adjustable wrench, hammer, 1/2” socket, flat-head screwdriver, and lubrication.
Wheel,friction 4.3 Ru 1501435MA
OEM part for: Murray, Craftsman, Snapper, Simplicity
Part Number: 1501435MA
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This Wheel,friction 4.3 Ru will fit the following 758 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 part replaces obsolete part #: 53830, 313883, 90053830, MT1501435MA, 1501435, 722185
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Easy to find part on your website is what made a difference to me
The part was what I ordered and the snow blower works great again
Steve -
February 7, 2023
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just exactly what i needed,
made a 30 y.o. sno blower into a new one!
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January 6, 2023
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Was the part I needed
Perfectly
Jeff -
December 31, 2022
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It was the exact part. Installation was easy
The friction disc wheel was a perfect fit. The old snowblower works like new.
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November 29, 2022
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first time repair on my machine .. went well and parts match perfect
i worked taking the machine apart before the part arrived .. had it back together in less than an hour ..
thank you
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March 9, 2022
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Have used your website at work and home, great schematics and videos
The Johnny Deer drive wheel replaced my craftsman snowblower perfectly 👍
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February 8, 2022
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January 13, 2022
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January 7, 2022
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Best place for older machine parts
I found a part for my 20 year old snow blower here. Even though the part was temporarily out of stock, it did come quickly as soon as the part was available.
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February 26, 2021
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Does this fit my product?Questions & Answers for Wheel,friction 4.3 Ru
The parts book I have does not have friction wheel in it. Does it fit?
Sam
for model number 247883980
asked on 2022-12-28
Hello Sam, 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: 918-07239 and is only sold as part of the Wheel Assy Bearing. We hope this helps, good luck with this repair!
eReplacementParts Team December 28, 2022
What part # for driven friction disc this is craftsman snow blower
Terry
for model number 536887992
asked on 2022-02-21
Hello Terry, thank you for writing. We have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is 1501435MA. We hope to hear from you soon.
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replace friction drive wheel on snowblower
Daniel - February 10, 2016
👍 12 of 12 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
I read the instructions in the snowblower manual. The friction wheel was to be unbolted followed by loosening of the shaft holding the wheel so the old wheel could be removed and the new one replaced. The instructions were to unbolt the bearings but not remove the shaft. However, while trying to remove the old wheel, the shaft came out. Replacing the shaft was VERY DIFFICULT. There are two bearings each with a washer, a chain to mount on the gear, and a yoke with two washers, all in a very tight space. If I were to do it again, I would try to remove and replace the friction wheel by only loosening the bolts on the bearing near the chain. This would hopefully prevent the chain from coming off the gear which was the most difficult part of reinstalling the shaft.
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Snowblower drive weak
Richard - February 28, 2017
👍 5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set
Replaced drive belt and auger drive belt. Replaced drive disc and tensioner spring and pulley. Snowblower 14 years old and all parts were original. Machine would stop driving forward into snow banks. Drive disc worn and drive belt loose. After repairs machine drives like new and all parts fit perfect. I was able to read machines ID label and order the exact right parts from the parts diagrams. I am a professional mechanic so for me it was easy.
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Snowblower would not move forward or back.
Donald - April 1, 2017
👍 5 of 6 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Removed 8 bolts on bearing retainers on both sides of snowblower. Slid shaft out and removed bolts that held friction disc on and replaced friction disc. Reassembled snowblower.
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Put in new friction wheel disc
Jeff - December 18, 2015
👍 5 of 6 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Hard
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Pull off bottom plate. Only 2 screws. Pull bolts out of shaft with drive chain and put in new disc. More time consuming than anything.
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Tires were slipping.
Richard - October 8, 2017
👍 3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
Removed the belly pan from the snowblower. Removed the bearings. Took the shaft out with the old friction disc. Installed the new one, works great.
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No forward drive
raymond - February 16, 2017
👍 3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used
Removed drive cover.removed four bolts securing drive axle. Removed and replaced friction wheel. Reverse assembly order
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No drive on snowblower
Clark - October 15, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nitrille gloves
Parts Used
1. Empty fuel tank.
2. Pull stater key.
3. Move throttle to stop.
4. Disconnect spark plug.
5. Put/ flip snow blower up on intake housing.
6. Remove bottom cover plate, wheels.
7. Remove bolts of drive shaft bearings (1 on each side, 2 bolts per side).
8. Remove right side support (by moving clip and slide out.
9. Take picture of gear assembly for reference, then remove drive shaft with friction when disc. The washers for the shifter connection fall off, one for top one for bottom.
10. Remove old disk from drive shaft assembly (3 bolts).
11. Place new disk on drive shaft assembly.
12. Clean excess oil, dirt, grease form inside of housing. Insert drive shaft in place placing bearings with washers on the ends (held in place with low temp grease), CAREFULLY inserting the sprocket on drive shaft on driveshaft into drive chain. (This may be challenging.)
13. Reconnect shifter to friction disk assembly per your photo above. (This is a little tricky)
14. Insert and tighten bolts for shaft bearings. Rotate shaft as needed to check operation.
15. Replace wheels, LIGHTLY grease shaft, if needed.
16. LIGHTLY grease chains if needed. Remove any excess
17. IMPORTANT!!! Remove all grease on friction plate and disc with solvent.
18. Replace bottom plate, place in operating position.
19. Add fuel, attach spark plug wire, insert key.
20. Start and check function.
2. Pull stater key.
3. Move throttle to stop.
4. Disconnect spark plug.
5. Put/ flip snow blower up on intake housing.
6. Remove bottom cover plate, wheels.
7. Remove bolts of drive shaft bearings (1 on each side, 2 bolts per side).
8. Remove right side support (by moving clip and slide out.
9. Take picture of gear assembly for reference, then remove drive shaft with friction when disc. The washers for the shifter connection fall off, one for top one for bottom.
10. Remove old disk from drive shaft assembly (3 bolts).
11. Place new disk on drive shaft assembly.
12. Clean excess oil, dirt, grease form inside of housing. Insert drive shaft in place placing bearings with washers on the ends (held in place with low temp grease), CAREFULLY inserting the sprocket on drive shaft on driveshaft into drive chain. (This may be challenging.)
13. Reconnect shifter to friction disk assembly per your photo above. (This is a little tricky)
14. Insert and tighten bolts for shaft bearings. Rotate shaft as needed to check operation.
15. Replace wheels, LIGHTLY grease shaft, if needed.
16. LIGHTLY grease chains if needed. Remove any excess
17. IMPORTANT!!! Remove all grease on friction plate and disc with solvent.
18. Replace bottom plate, place in operating position.
19. Add fuel, attach spark plug wire, insert key.
20. Start and check function.
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Snowblower wouldn't drive
David - February 26, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Just try to take apart as little as possible. The parts get a bit wobbly when reconstructing, but a few adjustments and it went back fine.
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Snowblower wouldn’t propel.
Chris - November 17, 2022
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Cleaning rag.
Parts Used
Replaced friction wheel. Looked up YouTube videos on how to do it. It is relatively easy if you have ok skills with hand tools. Make sure you clean wheel and plate after install because you’re likely to get grease and dirt on it.
Drained oil, because had to tip snowblower forward.
Drained oil, because had to tip snowblower forward.
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drive wheels slipping
Marshall - February 20, 2022
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, tie wrap
Parts Used
Followed the manufacture's repair instructions, which were pretty easy to understand. What was missing was to tie up the chain sprocket to get out of the way for access to the drive wheel parts. No adjustments were required.
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