09860 (70001-79999) Toro Lawn Mower - Overview

The Ni Lock Nut (Nylock Nut) is a Silver, 5/16x18, individually sold metal nut. It can be adjusted and replaced using a wrench or socket and torque wrench to the manufacturer specfications, and is used to secure the sheer pin in place on the augur. These nuts are a one time use part due to their locking mechanism. You'll know the nut has...Read more broken because the augur will not spin, and this is when the part should be replaced. Customers found this to be an easy repair.

This replacement hardware is sourced from original equipment manufacturer for use with Toro snowthrowers. It is standard hardware which has multiple applications, please refer to appropriate diagrams for correct location and use of this locknut. This part is made from durable metal and it is sold individually.

This OEM lock nut is used in your lawn equipment to keep its parts securely fastened and prevent them from coming loose. It is often found at the end of a threaded bolt. This lock nut has a nylon insert inside and a diameter of 3/4 inches. Over time, the lock nut can wear out due to regular use. When this happens, you may hear strange kno...Read morecking or rattling noises coming from your machine. You may also feel more vibrations from it than usual. If you take a close look at the nut, it might appear bent or deformed. If you do not replace a worn-out lock nut, the parts of your machine can fall off. To replace a lock nut, you need a socket wrench to loosen it from your machine. Since this lock nut is sold individually, consult your instruction manual to determine how many your machine needs. If you are replacing one lock nut, it is recommended that you replace all of them as they tend to wear out at the same time.