Craftsman riding tractor 917.276051 I need to replace the input shaft pn 184788 on the transaxle. I have the transaxle out of the tractor & I would like to know the proper procedure for the r & r of the shaft

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The manual will cover it.

http://www.disruptit.com/manuals/L0104168.pdf

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http://www.disruptit.com/manuals/L0403195.pdf

Here ya go.

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Some of these tractors have a friction wheel that is driven off of a flat wheel on the bottom of the engine drive shaft. The rubber ring on this friction wheel could be worn out, or it could be out of adjustment.

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Hello

The Breakdown of the Unit Usually Shows the Belt Routing.
>>To View a Breakdown of this Unit Go to this Site Addy, http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action?sid=PSHx20080114x00001 and Enter the Model Numbers and Click Search. From this Page you can View Diagrams and Parts Lists for you Equipment Using the "View Sub Components" Section Near the Bottom Left.
Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance.
Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Be Happy. Thanks.

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if your going to do this get a book its not going to be easy.so you need a book i say take to shop.let me know