{"product_id":"deck-kit-craftsman-917272960-46","title":"46-Inch Deck Rebuild Kit for Craftsman 917.272960 | 143651, 153531, 144959","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aftermarket \u003cstrong\u003e46-inch deck rebuild kit\u003c\/strong\u003e follows the deck part-number path for the \u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman 917.272960\u003c\/strong\u003e three-blade garden tractor. It brings together three spindle assemblies, three spindle pulleys, three blades, one idler pulley and the secondary deck belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit references \u003cstrong\u003e143651 spindles\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e153531 spindle pulleys\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e170698 blades\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003e131494 idler pulley\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003e144959 secondary deck belt\u003c\/strong\u003e. Match these numbers to your mower’s original deck before ordering, especially if the deck has been replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 spindle assemblies replacing 143651 \/ 532143651\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 spindle pulleys replacing 153531 \/ 173434 \/ 532173434\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 mower blades replacing 170698 and related blade references\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 idler pulley replacing 131494 \/ 173438\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 secondary deck belt replacing 144959 \/ 532144959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCraftsman 917.272960 Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parts list for \u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman model 917.272960\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck your deck before ordering:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Number Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpindle assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e 143651, 532143651\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpindle pulley:\u003c\/strong\u003e 153531, 173434, 532173434\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMower blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170698; related replacement references include 159705 and 176084\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdler pulley:\u003c\/strong\u003e 131494, 173438, 532131494\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary deck belt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144959, 532144959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer names and part numbers identify replacement applications. This is an aftermarket deck kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo-Belt Deck: What This Kit Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Craftsman 917.272960 deck parts list identifies both a \u003cstrong\u003e144959 secondary belt\u003c\/strong\u003e and a separate \u003cstrong\u003e148763 primary belt\u003c\/strong\u003e. This kit includes the 144959 belt. The 148763 primary belt and the 153390 primary idler pulley are \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e. Check which parts you need before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eParts Help From PTO Direct USA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment support before and after purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e541-361-8778\u003c\/strong\u003e, or visit our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/parts-desk\"\u003eParts Desk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a different deck setup? Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deck-kits\"\u003emower deck rebuild kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PTO Direct USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598038696303,"sku":"KIT-ECP-176148","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/5058\/6735\/files\/craftsman-deck-kit-46.jpg?v=1790553014","url":"https:\/\/ptodirectusa.com\/products\/deck-kit-craftsman-917272960-46","provider":"PTO Direct USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}