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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Mower Trail Shield Replacement #731-07203
Craftsman Mower Trail Shield Replacement #731-07203
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$12.35Estimated Savings
$112.5001:19
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the trail shield on Craftsman lawn mowers. The most common reason for replacing the trail shield is if it is damaged in any way; the trail shield is an important safety feature.
All the information in this trail shield replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, Huskee, Troy-Bilt, Murray, Bolens, MasterCut
Tools used: none
All the information in this trail shield replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, Huskee, Troy-Bilt, Murray, Bolens, MasterCut
Tools used: none
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the trail shield on your lawn mower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Now lift up the rear door and remove the grass bag.
3
If still intact, rotate the old trail shield upward then bend in the middle to remove it from the rear axle support.
4
With the new shield facing up insert one post into the hole in the rear axle support then bend to insert the opposite post.
5
Lift up the rear door and reposition the grass bag.
6
Release the rear door to hold the bag in place and your lawn mower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the trail shield on Craftsman lawn mowers. The most common reason for replacing the trail shield is if it is damaged in any way; the trail shield is an important safety feature.
All the information in this trail shield replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, Huskee, Troy-Bilt, Murray, Bolens, MasterCut
Tools used: none
All the information in this trail shield replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, Huskee, Troy-Bilt, Murray, Bolens, MasterCut
Tools used: none
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the trail shield on your lawn mower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Now lift up the rear door and remove the grass bag.
3
If still intact, rotate the old trail shield upward then bend in the middle to remove it from the rear axle support.
4
With the new shield facing up insert one post into the hole in the rear axle support then bend to insert the opposite post.
5
Lift up the rear door and reposition the grass bag.
6
Release the rear door to hold the bag in place and your lawn mower should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Trail Shield
$12.35
Total$0.00
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