46-Inch Deck Rebuild Kit for Craftsman 917.272960 | 143651, 153531, 144959

Overview

This aftermarket 46-inch deck rebuild kit follows the deck part-number path for the Craftsman 917.272960 three-blade garden tractor. It brings together three spindle assemblies, three spindle pulleys, three blades, one idler pulley and the secondary deck belt.

The kit references 143651 spindles, 153531 spindle pulleys, 170698 blades, a 131494 idler pulley and the 144959 secondary deck belt. Match these numbers to your mower’s original deck before ordering, especially if the deck has been replaced.

Kit Includes

• 3 spindle assemblies replacing 143651 / 532143651
• 3 spindle pulleys replacing 153531 / 173434 / 532173434
• 3 mower blades replacing 170698 and related blade references
• 1 idler pulley replacing 131494 / 173438
• 1 secondary deck belt replacing 144959 / 532144959

Craftsman 917.272960 Fitment

The parts list for Craftsman model 917.272960 identifies a 46-inch, three-blade mower deck and lists the 153531 spindle pulley, 170698 blade, 131494 idler and 144959 secondary belt path. The complete spindle assembly is listed as 143651.

Check your deck before ordering: confirm the mower model number, three-blade configuration, original spindle and pulley numbers, and belt routing. A 46-inch deck measurement alone does not establish fitment.

Part Number Reference

• Spindle assembly: 143651, 532143651
• Spindle pulley: 153531, 173434, 532173434
• Mower blade: 170698; related replacement references include 159705 and 176084
• Idler pulley: 131494, 173438, 532131494
• Secondary deck belt: 144959, 532144959

Manufacturer names and part numbers identify replacement applications. This is an aftermarket deck kit.

Two-Belt Deck: What This Kit Covers

The Craftsman 917.272960 deck parts list identifies both a 144959 secondary belt and a separate 148763 primary belt. This kit includes the 144959 belt. The 148763 primary belt and the 153390 primary idler pulley are not included. Check which parts you need before ordering.

Parts Help From PTO Direct USA

Fitment support before and after purchase. If you are comparing this kit with parts already on your mower, text photos of the mower model tag, deck, spindle pulleys and belt routing to 541-361-8778, or visit our Parts Desk.

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