{"product_id":"pto-clutch-917-04163a","title":"917-04163A PTO Clutch Replacement for Cub Cadet LT1042 | Replaces 717-04163, 917-04163, Warner 5217-32","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aftermarket \u003cstrong\u003e917-04163A electric PTO clutch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a replacement for \u003cstrong\u003e717-04163\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e717-04163A\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e917-04163\u003c\/strong\u003e on select \u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet\u003c\/strong\u003e, MTD-built, Troy-Bilt, Bolens, Huskee, White Outdoor, and Craftsman mower applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clutch is best known for the \u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet LT1042\u003c\/strong\u003e PTO clutch path. It is also commonly cross-referenced under \u003cstrong\u003eWarner 5217-32\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWarner 5217-43\u003c\/strong\u003e, and several aftermarket replacement numbers listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with a \u003cstrong\u003e1-inch crankshaft bore\u003c\/strong\u003e, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5.923-inch to 6.00-inch pulley diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCCW rotation from pulley side\u003c\/strong\u003e, and A\/B belt compatibility, this clutch should be matched against your original PTO clutch before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement electric PTO clutch assembly for select Cub Cadet and MTD-built applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Cub Cadet Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 917-04163A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces OEM Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 717-04163, 717-04163A, 917-04163\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrankshaft Bore:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePulley Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 6.00 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotation:\u003c\/strong\u003e CCW from pulley side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelt Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e A\/B belt profile; commonly listed for 1\/2-inch or 5\/8-inch belt applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorque Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e commonly listed around 80 ft-lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled electric PTO clutch replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Brands \u0026amp; Model Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clutch is intended for applications using the \u003cstrong\u003e717-04163 \/ 917-04163 \/ 917-04163A\u003c\/strong\u003e PTO clutch path. The safest way to confirm fitment is to match the part number stamped on your original clutch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed Cub Cadet diagram path includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet LT1042:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 42-inch lawn tractor applications using 717-04163, superseded to 917-04163A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommonly associated model paths include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet:\u003c\/strong\u003e LT1042, SLT1550, SLT1554 where the original clutch number matches 717-04163, 717-04163A, 917-04163, or 917-04163A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMTD \/ Bolens \/ Huskee \/ White Outdoor:\u003c\/strong\u003e select LT1042, SLT1550, and SLT1554 applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTroy-Bilt:\u003c\/strong\u003e select MTD-built lawn tractor applications using the same clutch number path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman:\u003c\/strong\u003e select MTD-built riding mower applications using the same clutch number path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplaces OEM Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet \/ MTD:\u003c\/strong\u003e 717-04163, 717-04163A, 917-04163, 917-04163A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolens:\u003c\/strong\u003e 717-04163, 717-04163A, 917-04163, 917-04163A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman:\u003c\/strong\u003e 717-04163, 717-04163A, 917-04163, 917-04163A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuskee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 717-04163, 717-04163A, 917-04163, 917-04163A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTroy-Bilt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 717-04163, 717-04163A, 917-04163, 917-04163A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Outdoor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 717-04163, 717-04163A, 917-04163, 917-04163A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon no-dash searches:\u003c\/strong\u003e 71704163, 71704163A, 91704163, 91704163A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAftermarket Cross-Reference Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarner:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5217-32, 5217-33, 5217-43\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTENS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 255-285\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOregon:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33-133\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotary:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11859\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrime Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-06260\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXtreme:\u003c\/strong\u003e X0258 \/ 0013-CU-71704163-15 path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Check\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, compare this clutch against your original unit. A correct PTO clutch match should confirm:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal clutch number matches \u003cstrong\u003e717-04163\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e717-04163A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e917-04163\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003e917-04163A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrankshaft bore is \u003cstrong\u003e1 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePulley diameter is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6.00 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotation is \u003cstrong\u003eCCW from pulley side\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt profile matches your mower deck drive system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnector style matches your mower wiring harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClutch stop \/ anti-rotation bracket lines up correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Symptoms of a Failing PTO Clutch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMower blades will not engage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlades engage intermittently or shut off while mowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePTO clutch slips under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurning smell near the clutch or deck belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClicking sound from the clutch but no blade engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearing noise, heat damage, or visible wear on the clutch assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete electric PTO clutch assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated pulley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-installed bearing assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectromagnetic coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated wiring lead \/ connector setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounting bolt, spacer, washer, clutch stop bracket, and anti-rotation hardware may not be included. Inspect and reuse your original OEM hardware where required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From PTO Direct USA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast USA shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fitment-guarantee\"\u003eFitment Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium product images for easy identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrusted replacement supplier for homeowners, repair shops, and mowing professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNeed Help Confirming Fitment?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmail \u003cstrong\u003esupport@ptodirectusa.com\u003c\/strong\u003e with your mower model number, serial number, original clutch number, and clear photos of the old clutch, connector plug, pulley, and anti-rotation bracket. We can help confirm whether this \u003cstrong\u003e917-04163A PTO clutch\u003c\/strong\u003e is the correct replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Cub Cadet 917-04163A PTO clutch replace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e917-04163A\u003c\/strong\u003e PTO clutch replaces \u003cstrong\u003e717-04163\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e717-04163A\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e917-04163\u003c\/strong\u003e. Always match the original clutch number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Cub Cadet model uses the 917-04163A PTO clutch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe confirmed Cub Cadet diagram path is \u003cstrong\u003eLT1042\u003c\/strong\u003e. Some aftermarket catalogs also associate this clutch with SLT1550 and SLT1554 applications when the original clutch number matches the 717-04163 \/ 917-04163A path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 917-04163A the same as 917-04174A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Do not merge these paths. The \u003cstrong\u003e917-04163A\u003c\/strong\u003e clutch is tied to the LT1042 clutch path, while \u003cstrong\u003e917-04174A\u003c\/strong\u003e is commonly used on LT1045, LT1046, and LT1050 paths. Match the original clutch number first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Warner 5217-32 a cross-reference for this clutch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. \u003cstrong\u003eWarner 5217-32\u003c\/strong\u003e is commonly listed as a cross-reference for the 717-04163 \/ 917-04163 clutch family. Some catalogs also list Warner 5217-33 and 5217-43. Confirm pulley, bore, rotation, connector, and anti-rotation setup before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat bore size is this PTO clutch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis replacement clutch is for \u003cstrong\u003e1-inch crankshaft\u003c\/strong\u003e applications. Confirm the crankshaft size before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I check before installing a new PTO clutch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect the deck belt, idler pulleys, spindle bearings, wiring connector, clutch stop bracket, crankshaft surface, and belt routing. A seized spindle, bad idler, or misrouted belt can damage a new clutch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a different fitment?\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pto-clutches\"\u003eelectric PTO clutch catalog\u003c\/a\u003e or shop all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cub-cadet-pto-clutches\"\u003eCub Cadet PTO clutches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PTO Direct USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53136774627695,"sku":"PTO-917-04163A","price":164.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/5058\/6735\/files\/917-04163a-pto-clutch-replacement-cub-cadet.jpg?v=1782085458","url":"https:\/\/ptodirectusa.com\/products\/pto-clutch-917-04163a","provider":"PTO Direct USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}