Electric PTO Clutch for Bolens for BOLENS, CUB Cadet, HUSKEE, MTD, Sears Craftsman, Troy BILT, White: 717-04376, 717-04376A, 917-04376, 917-04376A, 717-05121

I purchased this replacement for my Craftsman Z6000 zero-turn riding mower. Use care when removing the clutch from the box and handling during installation. The clutch components are not physically bolted together and will easily separate if handled incorrectly. This appears not to be a design flaw but how it is assembled. Make sure the new clutch electrical connector is compatible with your old clutch. Removing the clutch bolt was the most difficult step. I needed to use a cordless high torque Ingersoll Rand impact wrench to overcome the red Loctite on the clutch bolt. Next time I will use some heat on the bolt head to soften the Loctite prior to bolt removal. Once the bolt is removed, the remaining removal and installation process was straight forward. The fit was perfect. After reassembly of the engine components, the engine started normally, and the PTO clutch functioned exactly like the factory OEM clutch. The value is excellent. I could buy four of these clutches for the cost of one OEM clutch. Cheers.

Out of the box you should handle with care as it is a combination of parts that can separate and then you need to re assemble. New part installed with relative ease on riding mower and on first use the push pull blade engager was almost silent and blades engaged without any clanging noise which was one of the reasons I replaced it, plus belt was coming off pulley frequently.

Easy to put on works good

Bought in August 2024 and failed in December 2024. This mower is not for commercial use and only mows our lawn.Do not make the same mistake I made!

Fit and worked perfectly. On time