117-314-050 (1987) MTD Lawn Mower - Overview

This silver metal lock washer helps prevent the nut on the drive belt pulley shaft from backing off during operation, it has a 5/16-inch inner diameter and a 1/2-inch outer diameter. one washer is included, replace it if fatigue or damage allows the connected shafts to spin freely, verify fit using the equipment model or owner manual

This is a genuine replacement part manufactured for use with outdoor power equipment. The screw includes a lock washer and is commonly used to secure the motor to the frame. This screw has various applications based on the model of the machine it is used with. The screw is sold as an individual replacement part, please see model diagram for part location and usage.

Used in a variety of models of lawn and garden equipment, this Carriage Bolt is around 1 inch long, made of metal, gold in color, is not part of a kit or assembly, and is sold individually. The purpose of this part is to hold parts in place and is used in a variety of locations. This part can become loose through regular use and should b...Read moree regularly inspected for fatigue and wear. If the threads become stripped, it will need to be replaced. You will need a wrench or socket set and a torque wrench to complete this repair. Refer to your owner's manual to determine how tight it should be. Customers rated this repair as Easy.

This lower handle assembly forms the base of the operator handle on walk-behind outdoor power equipment. It bolts directly to the deck or frame and provides structural support for the upper handle used to steer and control the machine. Replacing a bent or damaged lower handle restores proper handle alignment, stability, and safe operation.

This OEM spring bell washer is a small, circular piece of metal that is shaped like a cone and has an inside diameter of 1/4 of an inch. It is also called a Belleville washer or a disc spring, and it is used in lawn equipment to help spread out pressure and absorb shock between parts. If a washer is broken, it may look flattened or distor...Read moreted, and your machine may make unusual vibrations or noises. If you do not replace a damaged spring bell washer, your machine will wear out faster because there will be nothing to cushion its parts. To remove a washer, you can use pliers or a flathead screwdriver to pry it from your machine. If it is difficult to remove, you can use a penetrating oil to loosen it first. To make sure you purchase the correct number of washers, which are sold separately, check your user guide to see where they are needed in your machine.

This is a genuine replacement part sourced directly from the manufacturer. The push nut is commonly found in yard equipment from MTD and Yard Machines, such as lawn tractors, snow throwers, and tillers. This part is made of metal, and may be found in various locations in the machine, depending on model. Please refer to the parts diagra...Read morem to be sure of ordering the correct part. Be aware that most push nuts are not reusable and will need to be replaced every time they are removed. You may wish to purchase spares of this part.

This OEM Hex Nut is a gold colored, metal, 3/8 x 16 part, sold individually. It is installed with a wrench, or socket and torque wrench, by torquing to the manufacturer specfications, and is used to secure parts in place. You will know it is broken when you see the nut has damaged threads or rounded off edges, which can happen due to fa...Read moretgiue. If it is damaged, it should be replaced. This part can have different uses and different degrees of difficulty depending on the part the hex nut is securing, but generally the replacement of this part is an easy job.