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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairTroy-Bilt Lawn Mower Right Torsion Spring Replacement (73205061B)
Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower Right Torsion Spring Replacement (73205061B)
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$6.44Estimated Savings
$112.5002:20
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the right torsion spring on a Troy-Bilt lawn mower (model 12AVB2RQ766). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged.
All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Troy-Bilt
All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Troy-Bilt
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the right rear door torsion spring on your Troy-Built lawn mower, you will need vice grip pliers, a hammer, and a large flathead screwdriver.
2
Your first step is to remove the grass bag, if applicable.
3
Now, lift up the rear door and place the vice grip pliers on the pivot rod.
4
You can use the hammer to strike the pliers to slide the pivot rod out through the right side of the rear axle support.
5
With the end of the rod accessible, you can use the pliers to fully remove the rod.
6
With the rod removed, you can lift off the rear door and remove the old torsion spring, if still intact.
7
To install the new torsion spring, insert it into the slot in the door and rotate counter-clockwise to seat it.
8
You can use the large flathead screwdriver to push the end of the spring into place.
9
Now, realign the door on the axle support, making sure the end of the springs are positioned on the outside edge of the support.
10
You can use the screwdriver to help do this.
11
Reinsert the pivot rod through the right side of the support and tap it into place with the hammer.
12
You may need to use the screwdriver to help fully seat the rod.
13
With the rod in place, confirm the rear door rotates freely and your lawnmower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the right torsion spring on a Troy-Bilt lawn mower (model 12AVB2RQ766). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged.
All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Troy-Bilt
All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Troy-Bilt
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the right rear door torsion spring on your Troy-Built lawn mower, you will need vice grip pliers, a hammer, and a large flathead screwdriver.
2
Your first step is to remove the grass bag, if applicable.
3
Now, lift up the rear door and place the vice grip pliers on the pivot rod.
4
You can use the hammer to strike the pliers to slide the pivot rod out through the right side of the rear axle support.
5
With the end of the rod accessible, you can use the pliers to fully remove the rod.
6
With the rod removed, you can lift off the rear door and remove the old torsion spring, if still intact.
7
To install the new torsion spring, insert it into the slot in the door and rotate counter-clockwise to seat it.
8
You can use the large flathead screwdriver to push the end of the spring into place.
9
Now, realign the door on the axle support, making sure the end of the springs are positioned on the outside edge of the support.
10
You can use the screwdriver to help do this.
11
Reinsert the pivot rod through the right side of the support and tap it into place with the hammer.
12
You may need to use the screwdriver to help fully seat the rod.
13
With the rod in place, confirm the rear door rotates freely and your lawnmower should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Spring
$6.44
Total$0.00
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