{"product_id":"pto-clutch-917-04552a","title":"917-04552A PTO Clutch Replacement for Cub Cadet RZT 50, LTX1050 | Warner 5219-98","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e917-04552A PTO clutch replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e is an aftermarket electric PTO clutch for select \u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMTD\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTroy-Bilt\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBolens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHuskee\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Outdoor\u003c\/strong\u003e mower applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clutch replaces \u003cstrong\u003eMTD \/ Cub Cadet 917-04552A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e717-04552A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e917-04552\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e717-04552\u003c\/strong\u003e, and cross-references \u003cstrong\u003eWarner 5219-98\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eXtreme X0390\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eStens 255-839X\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRotary 14229\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eSunbelt B1XT0390\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with a \u003cstrong\u003e1-inch crankshaft bore\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e6-inch pulley diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecounter-clockwise rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an \u003cstrong\u003eintegral connector\u003c\/strong\u003e, this clutch is designed to restore reliable mower deck engagement when matched to the correct mower model, original clutch number, and physical specs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftermarket electric PTO clutch replacement for listed MTD-built mower applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrankshaft Bore:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePulley Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelt Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e accepts 1\/2\" or 5\/8\" belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotation:\u003c\/strong\u003e CCW from pulley side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e integral connector as shown in product photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated brake assembly for controlled blade stopping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled and ready to install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Brands \u0026amp; Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PTO clutch fits select \u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMTD\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTroy-Bilt\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBolens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHuskee\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Outdoor\u003c\/strong\u003e applications that use the \u003cstrong\u003e917-04552A\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eWarner 5219-98\u003c\/strong\u003e clutch path. Fitment depends on original clutch number, crankshaft bore, pulley diameter, rotation, connector style, and mower configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCub Cadet Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet RZT 50:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 2008-2012 50-inch deck applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet RZT 54:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 2009-2012 applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet LTX1050:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 2009-2011 50-inch deck applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet LTX1046:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 2009-2011 applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet LTX1045:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 2009-2011 applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet LTX1042:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 2009-2011 applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet FMZ 50:\u003c\/strong\u003e verify original clutch number before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet Z-Force S Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e verify original clutch number before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTroy-Bilt \/ MTD Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTroy-Bilt Mustang XP:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 2010-2012 zero-turn applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMTD \/ White Outdoor ZT-50 and RZT-50:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 2009-2013 17-Z series zero-turn applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman 247.25002:\u003c\/strong\u003e verify original clutch number before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman 247.28880:\u003c\/strong\u003e verify original clutch number before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman 247.28888:\u003c\/strong\u003e verify original clutch number before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment note:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your original clutch is marked \u003cstrong\u003e917-04552A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e717-04552A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e917-04552\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e717-04552\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWarner 5219-98\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eXtreme X0390\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eStens 255-839X\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eRotary 14229\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is the correct replacement path. However, carefully match specs if relying on model information alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplaces OEM Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMTD:\u003c\/strong\u003e 917-04552A, 717-04552A, 917-04552, 717-04552\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 917-04552A, 717-04552A, 917-04552, 717-04552\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTroy-Bilt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 917-04552A, 717-04552A, 917-04552, 717-04552\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman:\u003c\/strong\u003e 917-04552A, 717-04552A, 917-04552, 717-04552\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBad Boy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 070-0050-00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCross-Reference Aftermarket Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarner:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5219-98, 521998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXtreme:\u003c\/strong\u003e X0390\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStens:\u003c\/strong\u003e 255-839, 255-839X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotary:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14229, 10-14229\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunbelt:\u003c\/strong\u003e B1XT0390\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\u003eFactory-balanced 6\" pulley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-installed bearing assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncapsulated electromagnetic coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated brake assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegral connector as shown in product photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 title=\"Fitment Guarantee Explained\" href=\"\/pages\/fitment-guarantee\"\u003efitment guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment-first product support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear product images for easier clutch identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrusted replacement supplier for homeowners, repair shops, and mower service professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this PTO clutch replace 917-04552A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this clutch replaces \u003cstrong\u003e917-04552A\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with \u003cstrong\u003e717-04552A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e917-04552\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e717-04552\u003c\/strong\u003e, on compatible MTD-built mower applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Warner 5219-98 the same fitment as 917-04552A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarner 5219-98\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Warner reference associated with the \u003cstrong\u003e917-04552A\u003c\/strong\u003e clutch path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Xtreme X0390 the same fitment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXtreme X0390\u003c\/strong\u003e is an aftermarket cross-reference for the \u003cstrong\u003e917-04552A \/ Warner 5219-98\u003c\/strong\u003e PTO clutch family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this clutch fit a Cub Cadet RZT 50?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this clutch is listed for select \u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet RZT 50\u003c\/strong\u003e applications, especially 2008-2012 50-inch deck models using the 917-04552A clutch path. Confirm your original clutch number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this clutch fit a Cub Cadet LTX1050?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this clutch is listed for select \u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet LTX1050\u003c\/strong\u003e applications from 2009-2011. Some later LTX1050 models used a different clutch path, so verify the original part number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 917-04552A the same as 917-04526A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. \u003cstrong\u003e917-04552A\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e917-04526A\u003c\/strong\u003e are different clutch paths. The 917-04552A \/ Warner 5219-98 path uses an integral connector, while the 917-04526A \/ Warner 5219-94 path is treated separately. Match your original clutch number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat bore size does this clutch use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clutch uses a \u003cstrong\u003e1-inch bore\u003c\/strong\u003e. Confirm your crankshaft size before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pulley diameter does this clutch use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clutch uses a \u003cstrong\u003e6-inch pulley diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Confirm against your original clutch and product photos before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat rotation does this clutch use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clutch uses \u003cstrong\u003ecounter-clockwise rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly written as \u003cstrong\u003eCCW\u003c\/strong\u003e. Match rotation to your original clutch before installing a replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are common signs of a failing PTO clutch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon symptoms include mower blades not engaging, the PTO clutch clicking but the blades not spinning, slipping under load, intermittent blade engagement, a burning smell, blown PTO fuse, or blades slowing down after the mower heats up. A worn coil can work cold, then weaken after 10 to 30 minutes of mowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I check before installing a new PTO clutch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect the PTO switch, wiring connector, battery voltage, deck belt, idler pulleys, blade spindles, anti-rotation pin or bracket, and crankshaft condition. A damaged anti-rotation setup, weak electrical supply, seized idler, or dragging spindle can damage a new clutch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan PTO Direct USA help me confirm fitment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Email \u003cstrong\u003esupport@ptodirectusa.com\u003c\/strong\u003e with your mower model number, serial number, deck size, original clutch number, and clear photos of the old clutch. For the best fitment help, include photos of the clutch label or stamped number, wiring connector, pulley, anti-rotation bracket, and crankshaft area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help comparing Warner numbers? Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/pto-clutch-fitment-guides\/warner-5219-cross-reference-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarner 5219 PTO clutch cross-reference guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed installation help? Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/pto-clutch-guides\/pto-clutch-installation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePTO clutch installation guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a different PTO clutch? 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