Husqvarna 576479901 Lift Shaft – Genuine OEM Replacement Equipment Shaft

Part Number: 576479901
Category: Lawn Mower Replacement Parts & Lift System Components
Type: Lift Shaft – Genuine OEM Replacement Equipment Shaft

The Husqvarna 576479901 Lift Shaft is a genuine OEM replacement equipment component designed for select Husqvarna lawn tractors, riding mowers, and compatible mower lift assemblies.

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 576479901
• Manufacturer: Husqvarna
• Product Type: Lift Shaft
• Factory Designation: Shaft Lift
• Alternate Description: Mower Lift Shaft / Deck Lift Shaft / Lift System Shaft / Equipment Lift Rod Shaft / Lift Mechanism Shaft
• Component Type: Lift System / Mechanical Linkage Component
• Primary Application: Lawn Mowing Equipment
• Common Equipment Types: Lawn Tractors / Riding Mowers – Model Dependent
• System: Equipment / Mower Deck Lift Assembly – Model Dependent
• Function: Helps Transfer Mechanical Movement and Maintain Proper Positioning Within the Applicable Lift Mechanism
• Installation Location: Lift Assembly – Model Dependent
• Associated Components: Lift Arms / Linkages / Brackets / Deck Hangers / Adjustment Components / Retainers / Mounting Hardware – Model Dependent
• Replacement Type: Direct OEM Replacement
• OEM Status: Genuine Husqvarna OEM Part
• Condition: New
• Quantity: 1 Lift Shaft
• Part Number Reference: 576479901
• Alternate Number Format: 576 47 99-01

Features & Benefits

• Genuine Husqvarna OEM replacement lift shaft
• Factory-designated equipment lift component
• Designed for compatible Husqvarna lawn and riding equipment
• Replaces the applicable original equipment shaft
• Helps transfer movement through the applicable lift mechanism
• Supports proper positioning of connected lift components
• Helps maintain alignment within the lift assembly
• Supports smooth mechanical movement during lift-system operation
• Helps maintain the intended factory lift geometry
• Application-specific shaft dimensions and mounting configuration
• Designed to interface with applicable OEM lift arms, brackets, and linkages
• Useful for mower lift-system repair and maintenance
• Suitable for replacing bent, worn, corroded, distorted, loose, or damaged shafts
• Direct replacement for equipment specifying 576479901
• Sold individually

Lift Shaft Function & Importance

The 576479901 Lift Shaft serves as a mechanical component within the applicable Husqvarna lift assembly. It helps connect and coordinate the movement of components used to raise, lower, or position the associated equipment assembly.

A simplified lift arrangement can be represented as:

Lift Control → Lift Linkage → 576479901 Lift Shaft → Lift Arms / Brackets → Mower Deck or Associated Assembly

Depending on the exact equipment configuration, the lift shaft may help provide:

• Transfer of mechanical lift movement
• Proper lift-arm positioning
• Alignment between connected components
• Coordinated movement of the lift mechanism
• Support for the intended deck or equipment position
• Consistent movement through the available lift range
• Maintenance of factory lift-system geometry

A worn, bent, or damaged lift shaft can interfere with the movement and alignment of the entire lift assembly.

Potential symptoms can include uneven lifting, excessive mechanical play, difficulty changing deck height, binding, abnormal linkage movement, or inability to maintain the intended equipment position.

Replacement, Inspection & Installation

Replacement of the Husqvarna 576479901 Lift Shaft may be appropriate if the original has:

• Become bent or distorted
• Developed excessive wear at pivot or contact points
• Developed excessive mechanical play
• Become heavily corroded
• Sustained impact damage
• Developed damaged mounting or retaining points
• Begun binding during lift operation
• Failed to properly move associated lift components
• Become damaged during mower deck or lift-system service

When replacing the shaft, inspect the surrounding lift arms, linkages, brackets, bushings, pivots, deck hangers, adjustment components, retainers, washers, and mounting hardware for wear or damage.

Before beginning service, shut off the equipment completely, remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark plug where appropriate, and prevent accidental starting. If servicing a mower deck lift system, make sure the deck or associated assembly is properly supported before disconnecting lift components.

Note the original shaft orientation, linkage positions, retainer locations, washer arrangement, and connection points before disassembly.

Install the replacement 576479901 Lift Shaft in the correct factory position and verify that all applicable lift components move through their intended range without binding, excessive looseness, or interference.

Fitment & Important Notes

• Verify compatibility with your exact Husqvarna equipment model, product number, serial number, lift-system configuration, and production revision before ordering.
• Match part number 576479901 directly with the applicable OEM parts documentation.
• 576479901 is identified as a Lift Shaft / Shaft Lift for applicable Husqvarna equipment.
• The exact installation location, dimensions, orientation, and mechanical function are model dependent.
• Do not assume every Husqvarna lawn tractor, riding mower, or mower deck lift system uses 576479901.
• Similar-looking lift shafts can differ in overall length, diameter, bends, mounting points, linkage interfaces, retaining features, and equipment application.
• Do not select a replacement shaft solely by approximate dimensions or visual appearance.
• Use 576479901 as the primary OEM fitment reference.
• Inspect associated lift arms, brackets, pivots, bushings, and linkages when replacing a bent or worn shaft.
• A bent lift shaft may indicate that another component is binding, damaged, misaligned, or improperly adjusted.
• Check retaining hardware and mounting points for wear or elongation before installing the replacement shaft.
• Properly support the mower deck or associated lifted assembly before removing lift-system components.
• Do not place hands or other body parts beneath an unsupported mower deck or suspended assembly during service.
• Do not heat, bend, weld, drill, grind, shorten, or otherwise modify the replacement shaft to force fitment.
• After installation, verify that the lift mechanism operates smoothly and that the associated assembly remains properly positioned.
• Shut off the equipment and prevent accidental starting before servicing lift-system components.
• This listing is for one Husqvarna 576479901 Lift Shaft only unless otherwise specified. Lift arms, linkages, bushings, brackets, retainers, washers, deck hangers, and other associated hardware are sold separately unless explicitly included.
• Match Husqvarna 576479901 with your equipment's OEM parts documentation before ordering to ensure proper fitment.