I think I got scammed...

[Phogan]

I just traded for a Craftsman YT4500. It is a 2012 model.
I have not been able to keep the drive belt on.
After inspection it looks like it has been broken then he tried to repair.
I am new at this and not sure what to call the parts that seem to bee broke.
It is the same way on both of the back wheels.
Any input, help or info would be great.
Thanks
Phogan

 

[Hustling]

I just traded for a Craftsman YT4500. It is a 2012 model.
I have not been able to keep the drive belt on.
After inspection it looks like it has been broken then he tried to repair.
I am new at this and not sure what to call the parts that seem to bee broke.
It is the same way on both of the back wheels.
Any input, help or info would be great.
Thanks
PhoganView attachment 18256

Try and find an owners manual PDF on-line. You should be able to get that part at any SEARS parts outlet or on-line. Just replace it.

 

[Phogan]

Does it look like to you that someone has tried to weld it back together?
Do you know the name of the part?
Sorry for the hassle and thanks for the help.
Phogan

 

[Hustling]

Does it look like to you that someone has tried to weld it back together?
Do you know the name of the part?
Sorry for the hassle and thanks for the help.
Phogan

It has been welded on for sure.. It is so close up I can't even tell what it is. any pics a little further out?

 

[davbell22602]

Thats part of the frame where the transaxle bolts up to it.

 

[Phogan]

Try this
Inside of back wheel

 

[ILENGINE]

I pulled up a generic parts breakdown on the sears parts site. Your model may be slightly different if checked per exact model number. It looks like the flanges are part of the frame and are not replaceable as an individial part. I would say that the front transmission support bracket has come loose, allowing the tranny to rock in the frame, which broke the axle mount brackets. If the tranny is rocking in the frame it will cause repeated belt coming off problems.

 

[briggs]

I just traded for a Craftsman YT4500. It is a 2012 model.
I have not been able to keep the drive belt on.
After inspection it looks like it has been broken then he tried to repair.
I am new at this and not sure what to call the parts that seem to bee broke.
It is the same way on both of the back wheels.
Any input, help or info would be great.
Thanks
PhoganView attachment 18256

I looked it up also and it looks like its part of the frame and u cant replace it ...All u can do is weld a plate on the top of it or take it back to the jerk

 

[possum]

That tractor should have a five year warranty on the frame. I do not know if the warranty transfers to the next owner or not. Would be worth checking into. That is supposed to be a fairly heavy duty yard tractor.

 

[briggs]

That tractor should have a five year warranty on the frame. I do not know if the warranty transfers to the next owner or not. Would be worth checking into. That is supposed to be a fairly heavy duty yard tractor.

not sure if they will take it back if it has been welded tho it might have voided the warranty