1378 MTD Lawn Tractor - Overview

This genuine drive belt is an original replacement part sourced directly from the manufacturer and is commonly used in Craftsman lawn mowers and edgers. Made from flexible rubber, it transfers power from the engine to the pulley that drives the cutting blades. Over time, the belt may become brittle or cracked due to wear and exposure, req...Read moreuiring replacement to maintain optimal performance. Measuring 3L x 35.80 inches, this belt is sold individually. A wrench may be needed for installation, depending on your equipment model.

This is an original replacement part sourced directly from the manufacturer. The screw is commonly found in yard equipment from Craftsman, such as lawn tractors, snow blowers, and edgers. This part is made of metal, and may be found in various locations in the machine, depending on model. Please be aware that there are different screws...Read more used in the machine. Refer to the parts diagram to be sure of ordering the correct part. You will require a wrench when replacing this item. The screw is sold as an individual replacement part.

The Throttle Box Assembly, or the Throttle Assembly, is a kit that includes the housing, handle, and hardware. It is black and constructed of steel and plastic. It can be installed onto the right hand upper handle, using a screwdriver and pliers, and is rated as Medium difficulty to install. This kit contains the parts that control the ...Read moreamount of the air and fuel entering the engine. When the part breaks (likely due to fatigue) you will no longer be able to control the engine. If nothing happens when you move the handle, that means it has become disconnected. When the part is broken it must be replaced. Check your model number to ensure you are selecting the correct replacement part.

Sourced directly from the original manufacturer, this Bell Washer is made of gold-colored metal and is sold individually, not as part of a kit or assembly. It is used to provide spacing between various part assemblies along a shaft. If you hear a strange noise coming from the shaft area, or you notice the Washer is visibly worn or damag...Read moreed, it will need to be replaced. Refer to your owners manual to determine the exact location of this part. Customers rate the difficulty of this repair as Medium.

This Washer-Lock 5/16 is a silver, metal part that is sold individually and comes direct from the manufacturer. With a 5/16 Inch Interior Diameter and 1/2 Inch Outside Diameter, it is used to prevent the nut from backing off and becoming loose on the pulley shaft, and is attached to the drive belt pulley assembly. You will know if you nee...Read mored this because your owners manual will specify it, or the model number of your machine will correspond with this part. If the part is broken due to fatigue, the shafts will free spin when they should be locked together, and must be replaced.

The air valve attaches to the wheel and is made of a durable material. This is a genuine MTD, Ryobi, Yard Machines, Bolens, Troy-Bilt, and Yard Man part sourced directly from the manufacturer for use in chippers, shredders, cultivators, edgers, lawn tractors, snowblowers, and trimmers. Keep in mind that this part is sold individually. Whe...Read moren replacing this item a set of pliers might be required during the installation process. It might wear out over time and will need replacing.

The Throttle Control Box is an assembly containing the housing, trigger and hardware. It is black, plastic, rated as easy to install and requires a socket or wrench set. This kit controls the speed of the engine, and if broken you will lose control of the engine. If broken, the part should be replaced.

This OEM Extension Spring measures .62 x 6.12 inches. It is a silver, metal, individually sold, part. It can be installed with pliers and has been rated Easy to install by customers. (Note: Installation may require a lot of pull force to remove and reattach.) The spring attaches underneath the tractor on the drive belt idler pully, to t...Read morehe axle support bracket, and is used to apply tension on the drive belt idler pully. If broken or overly stretched, likely due to fatigue, you will lose your forward and reverse drive, as the belt will no longer be able to transmit power. If this happens, the part must be replaced. Refer to your owners manual and model number to ensure you are selecting the correct part.

It is an authentic manufacturer-sourced component which is specially designed for lawn and garden equipment. The flange bearing helps to provide a tight fit between connected components. Over time it can wear out, get damaged or lost eventually requiring a replacement. This part is made of high-quality material and is sold individually. C...Read moreheck the diagrams for your model to ensure the exact location and the correct application of this hardware.

The Hex Flange bearing, .630 inches I.D. is an OEM part. Black in color and made of metal, it is sold individually. It is installed using a wrench or socket and its installation has been rated as Easy by consumers. This part attaches on the worm gear shaft in the cute, and is used to secure the worm gear on the shaft. If broken, you wil...Read morel no longer to be able to control the chute (or you may only have partial control). This breakage can occur due to fatigue over time, and means the part must be replaced. Refer to your owners manual or model number to ensure you are purchasing the correct part.

It is an authentic OEM part which is made for use with lawn and garden equipment. This is the special self-tap screw that helps to secure components together. If the hardware is missing or is damaged, this will provide an identical replacement for the original hardware that was installed on a new unit. This high-quality screw is made of d...Read moreurable metal and is sold as an individual item. Refer to the owner\\\'s manual and the appropriate diagrams for your model to ensure the proper replacement procedure. A wrench will be needed to secure and remove this hex washer head self-tap screw.

This special jam nut is sourced directly from the original equipment manufacturer for use with MTD and Ryobi lawn and garden equipment. It is a standard hardware which has multiple applications depending on your tool, please refer to appropriate diagrams for correct location and use of this part. It is made of high-quality metal and it is sold individually.