This manufacturer-certified Ignition Key comes in black/silver and is used in the ignition slot to turn on the engine. If your key becomes damaged or lost (which these small keys easily are), this part will be an exact replacement. It is made of metal and is sold individually.
The Lock Ball Joint Assembly is part of the steering mechanism, and the machine will not be able to steer without it. This part attaches to the steering block and drag link. Installation is rated as "Easy" and requires a wrench set and socket set.
This starter solenoid is designed to reliably engage the starter motor by allowing a low-power ignition signal to trigger the high-current starting circuit. Built for dependable performance, it helps resolve no-start or intermittent starting issues caused by a failed relay. Ideal for replacing a worn or faulty solenoid, it restores consis...Read moretent starting and reliable operation in lawn mowers, tractors, and snow-clearing equipment.
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.
This OEM Deck Adjustment Gear connects to the bracket at the rear of the deck and is necessary to move the deck up or down. If this part fails, installation of this replacement is rated as "Easy" and requires just a pair of pliers, a socket set and screwdriver.
This is a genuine replacement part manufactured for lawn tractors. The steering gear is a cresent shaped metal plate that connects the drag links. The steering shaft has a steering pinion gear at the end, and rolls against this steering gear. When the steering shaft turns it moves the pinion, which turns this steering gear moving the drag...Read more links in the direction of the turn. It is recommended to inspect the pinion gear when replacing the steering gear, because damage to one gear can cause damage to the other. The steering gear is sold individually, and the pinion is available separately. Additional recommended pats: • Steering Pinion Gear, part number: 717-1554
This OEM Top Locknut measures 5/16x18, is made of metal, and it isused to secure parts in place and prevent backing out from vibration. Replacing this part varies in difficulty depending on the part it is securing and the equipment in question, but it is generally an easy job according to our customers. Installation requires a wrench or socket.
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Yardman / MTD wouldn't steer left, makes a popping and grinding noise when turning.
7 of 13 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Patrick from Northville, NY
Difficult
1- 2 hours
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
To disconnect the steering shaft to replace the bearing, there is a #3 Philips head screw on the underside of the deck which needs to be taken out. Chances are it hasn't been replaced before, so it is likely very tight. I ended up dropping the deck to allow for more room but it could probably be done with the deck in place the way I had t
... Read moreo do it. I had someone hold the steering wheel up top (not undoing the 13mm bolt holding the steering wheel in) and tried to unscrew the Philips, even after heating it with a torch still stripped out. The only way I could get the screw out was to take a pair of Vice Grips adjusted extremely tight to the outside of the screw and put the torch on it to heat it again. Then, turn the steering wheel to the left and when the Vice Grips get caught on the bottom of the mower, it will unthread the steering wheel from the screw. After the screw and washer are out *TAKE NOTE OF THE ORIENTATION OF THE WASHER*, I went to the hardware store and replaced the screw with a bolt that was 5/16 - 18 x .750 which was the closest length they had, took out the worn out bearing, popped in the new one, reinstalled the washer and bolt, then the deck. Even if you get the philips screw out without using Vice Grips, I would still recommend replacing it with a bolt.