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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Riding Lawn Mower Pivot Bar Replacement #532420537
Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Pivot Bar Replacement #532420537
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$17.29Estimated Savings
$112.5005:48
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the pivot bar (or steering support) on a Craftsman riding lawn mower. The most common reason for replacing the steering support is when it is damaged or missing, causing the steering shaft to become unstable.
All of the information for this steering support replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman, Husqvarna, Ariens, Poulan
Tools needed: ¾ inch socket, mallet, 3/8 inch socket, floor jack, pliers, 9/16 inch socket
All of the information for this steering support replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman, Husqvarna, Ariens, Poulan
Tools needed: ¾ inch socket, mallet, 3/8 inch socket, floor jack, pliers, 9/16 inch socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the steering support on your riding mower make sure the engine has cooled the ignition switch is in the “off” position and the key has been removed.
2
We recommend performing this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
3
Confirm that the mower deck is at its lowest position and that the clutch actuator lever is in the “off” position.
4
Now remove the retaining pins securing the support arms and detach the arms to release the mower deck from the frame.
5
Next, release the deck belt from the engine pulley and the belt guides.
6
Detach the clutch cable from the retainer. and slide the deck out from under the frame.
7
Now pull off the steering wheel cover and use a three-quarter inch socket to loosen and unthread the mounting nut securing the steering wheel.
8
Remove the nut and washer then pull off the wheel.
9
You can use a mallet to help loosen the adaptor then pull the adaptor off.
10
Now lift up the hood and use a 3/8th inch socket to help unthread the fuel tank mounting bolts.
11
With the bolts removed, set the tank aside.
12
Use a floor jack to lift up the front end of the mower.
13
Use pliers to remove the spring clip securing the steering shaft.
14
Use a 9/16th inch socket to loosen and unthread the steering support mounting bolts.
15
You can now push the steering shaft down and slide off the washer and the old support
16
Install the new steering support by sliding it onto the shaft with the hub facing up.
17
Slide on the washer.
18
Align the new support and secure it with the mounting bolts.
19
Slide the shaft up through the bushing in the console and reinsert the spring clip to secure.
20
Lower the front end of the mower.
21
Reposition the fuel tank and secure it with the mounting bolts.
22
Lower the hood.
23
Reposition the steering wheel adaptor on the steering shaft.
24
Align the steering wheel on the adaptor then secure it with the nut and washer.
25
Snap on the steering wheel cover.
26
Slide the mower deck back under the frame.
27
Secure the clutch cable in the retainer.
28
Realign the deck belt on the engine pulley and the belt guides.
29
Reposition the support arms and secure them using the washers where applicable and the retaining pins.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the pivot bar (or steering support) on a Craftsman riding lawn mower. The most common reason for replacing the steering support is when it is damaged or missing, causing the steering shaft to become unstable.
All of the information for this steering support replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman, Husqvarna, Ariens, Poulan
Tools needed: ¾ inch socket, mallet, 3/8 inch socket, floor jack, pliers, 9/16 inch socket
All of the information for this steering support replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman, Husqvarna, Ariens, Poulan
Tools needed: ¾ inch socket, mallet, 3/8 inch socket, floor jack, pliers, 9/16 inch socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the steering support on your riding mower make sure the engine has cooled the ignition switch is in the “off” position and the key has been removed.
2
We recommend performing this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
3
Confirm that the mower deck is at its lowest position and that the clutch actuator lever is in the “off” position.
4
Now remove the retaining pins securing the support arms and detach the arms to release the mower deck from the frame.
5
Next, release the deck belt from the engine pulley and the belt guides.
6
Detach the clutch cable from the retainer. and slide the deck out from under the frame.
7
Now pull off the steering wheel cover and use a three-quarter inch socket to loosen and unthread the mounting nut securing the steering wheel.
8
Remove the nut and washer then pull off the wheel.
9
You can use a mallet to help loosen the adaptor then pull the adaptor off.
10
Now lift up the hood and use a 3/8th inch socket to help unthread the fuel tank mounting bolts.
11
With the bolts removed, set the tank aside.
12
Use a floor jack to lift up the front end of the mower.
13
Use pliers to remove the spring clip securing the steering shaft.
14
Use a 9/16th inch socket to loosen and unthread the steering support mounting bolts.
15
You can now push the steering shaft down and slide off the washer and the old support
16
Install the new steering support by sliding it onto the shaft with the hub facing up.
17
Slide on the washer.
18
Align the new support and secure it with the mounting bolts.
19
Slide the shaft up through the bushing in the console and reinsert the spring clip to secure.
20
Lower the front end of the mower.
21
Reposition the fuel tank and secure it with the mounting bolts.
22
Lower the hood.
23
Reposition the steering wheel adaptor on the steering shaft.
24
Align the steering wheel on the adaptor then secure it with the nut and washer.
25
Snap on the steering wheel cover.
26
Slide the mower deck back under the frame.
27
Secure the clutch cable in the retainer.
28
Realign the deck belt on the engine pulley and the belt guides.
29
Reposition the support arms and secure them using the washers where applicable and the retaining pins.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Steering Arm
$17.29
Total$0.00
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