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 is an authentic Toro replacement part manufactured for use with tillers and riding lawnmowers. The shoulder screw is commonly used to fasten the idler pulley or idler arm. Several different models use this screw and this part can have a different application based on the model of tiller or lawnmower. This screw is sold as an individual replacement part, please see model diagram for part location and usage.