{"product_id":"p-1943235","title":"No.AUC10172 Lawn Tractor Idler Pulley for John Deere Z540R Z540RZ Z355R Z535R","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eOE Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAUC10172\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor John Deere Z335E ZTrak (w\/ 42\"Accel Deck)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor John Deere Z535R ZTrak (w\/ 54\"HC Deck)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor John Deere ZTrak Z540R, Z540RZ, Z355R, Z535R, Z335M, Z345M, Z540M, Z535M, Z335E, Z525E, Z345R, Z375R, Z355E, S240 Lawn Tractors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutside Diameter: 15.6cm\/6.14in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 1.7cm\/0.7in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside Diameter: 3cm\/1.2in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage: 1 x Lawn Mower Idler Pulley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a non-OEM product, accessory only!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt maintains proper tension on the belt (serpentine belt) to ensuring smooth operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt guides and redirects the belt around engine components, prevents the belt from rubbing or jumping off pulleys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt reduces belt vibration and wear, absorbs vibration from the spinning belt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo grooves, adopt with robust steel to withstand constant friction, heat, and mechanical stress, high strength to resists warping under tension, handles heat well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed Ball Bearing for smooth rotation, resists dirt\/moisture, prolong the service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigns of a Failing Idler Pulley:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-pitched squealing or grinding (bad bearing).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt chirping at startup or acceleration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible wobbling when the engine runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt damage (cracks, fraying from misalignment).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. Disconnect the battery and cool engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. Locate the bad idler pulley, relieve belt tension and slide the serpentine belt off the idler pulley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. Remove the center bolt and pull the old idler pulley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. Install the new idler pulley and reinstall the serpentine belt properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. Reconnect the battery terminal, start the engine to check no noises or wobbling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Partuto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107761111289,"sku":"a25082600ux0198","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/2477\/6095\/files\/ux_a25082600ux0198_ux_g03.jpg?v=1765543946","url":"https:\/\/www.harfington.com\/en-gb\/products\/p-1943235","provider":"Harfington","version":"1.0","type":"link"}