Shear Pins are designed to break off in order to prevent further damage to your machine. Because they are designed to break, we recommend having a few spares on hand. This part is made of metal, is silver, is not part of a kit or assembly, and is sold individually.
A Shear Pin will break when you hit a large chunk or ice or other debris...Read more. Once it is broken, it will need to be replaced. You will need pliers to complete this repair.
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This ball bearing is sourced from the original equipment manufacturer and can be used in a variety of outdoor equipment. It has an inner diameter of 11/16 inches. The ball bearing provides support for the rotating parts in your equipment and reduces the amount of friction they are subject to during use. If the bearing is not adequately lu...Read morebricated or has worn down, you may hear grinding or squeaking from your equipment and notice excessive vibration when in use. It is important to address this issue promptly as a faulty ball bearing can potentially damage the parts located near it. To replace the ball bearing, use a pry bar or bearing puller to pry it out of its housing. Clean the housing thoroughly and press your new ball bearing in position. Note that when pressing the ball bearing into place, apply force only to the outer portion of the bearing.
This is an authentic OEM sourced driver belt, not an aftermarket equivalent. It is specially designed for a variety of snow throwers. This is the main drive belt for the unit that will spin the augers. Please make sure to check appropriate diagrams for correct location and application of this item. It is made from durable rubber material ...Read moreand it is sold individually. You would need a set of wrenches to complete this repair.
This hex nut is a fastener made from steel and is used to secure the end of a bolt in various lawn and garden equipment and machinery. It is a genuine OEM replacement part that comes in a standard size of 5/16 of an inch with 18 threads per inch. The hex nut has a hexagonal shape, which gives it greater grip and makes it easy to tighten u...Read moresing a wrench or a set of pliers. The nut also has a flange on one end, which locks the nut in place, prevents damage to the area where it is installed, and allows the load to be evenly distributed. It is important to replace your hex nut if it is loose, cracked, or corroded. If you have not yet removed the old hex nut from your equipment you will need a socket wrench to remove it. After that, you can easily install the new nut by threading it onto a bolt or screw and then tightening it with a wrench or pliers until it is tightly secured.
This Auger Drive Belt is an original part from Craftsman for use with Craftsman Snowblowers. The auger drive belt rotates the auger on the snowblower. The most common reason for replacing the drive belt is when the snowblower auger won't turn.This part is sold individually. Her is a list of tools that are needed to replace the auger drive belt are a 3/8 inch socket, 9/16 inch wrench, adjustable wrench and a clamp.
The hair pin is a silver, metal pin used to secure and lock parts in place. If broken, the part being secured will come loose and the pin should be replaced. This is an OEM part directly from the manufacturer. Most customers rated the replacement of the hair pin as an easy repair.
This is an original part from Craftsman for use with Craftsman Snowblowers. The fiction wheel assembly meshes with the friction disc, causing the drive wheel axle to turn. The most common reason for replacing the friction wheel is when the snowblower's wheels don't turn.This part is sold individually. Disconnect the spark plug wire before...Read more installing this part. The tools that you will need to replace the friction wheel disc are 3/8" socket, 9/16" socket, adjustable wrench, hammer, 1/2" socket, flat-head screwdriver, and lubrication.
This is an authentic manufacturer-sourced cotter pin. It is a standard hardware commonly used on a variety of Craftsman lawn and garden equipment. Depending on the model of your unit it will be used in different locations to secure two parts together. Please make sure to check appropriate diagrams for correct application for this part. Th...Read moreis high-quality cotter pin is made of durable metal and is sold individually. It is best to use pliers to remove or install this part.
This is an original replacement part manufactured for use with Craftsman snow throwers. The special bolt is used to secure the auger blade to the axle. The bolt is used as a safeguard if the blade gets caught or stuck the force will snap the bolt rather than breaking more expensive parts like the auger transmission. The bolts are sold in ...Read morepairs and include the nuts and washers, the bolt sets are sold as individual sets.
This genuine item is supplied by the original equipment manufacturer for use with Murray, Simplicity and Snapper lawn mowers. It is the special retaining ring for the wheel. If the hardware is missing or is damaged, this will provide an identical replacement for the original part that was installed on a new unit. One durable metal retaini...Read moreng ring is included. Make sure to check the appropriate diagrams for your model to ensure the correct repair procedure.
This quarter-inch Nylock nut, or hex nut, is silver in color and sold individually. Made of metal, its simple task is to secure and lock parts in place on a variety of different equipment. Regardless of the specific function, this nut may become damaged over time and if you notice the part it is securing becoming loose, it is time to chan...Read morege the Nylock Nut.
Use a wrench to make this repair, ensuring your torque to the manufacturer specs.
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Refurbishing for next winter season
8 of 14 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Kenneth from ALDAN, PA
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Socket set, Wrench set
I replaced the auger belt and drive belt by separating the machine. The auger belt alone can be replaced by simply tilting without separating but the drive belt can not. So after separating the machine, I removed the auger belt by loosening the belt guide and removing the tensioner. I then loosened the nut that secures the drive wheel.
... Read more This gave me enough play to remove the drive belt from the drive tensioner and then wiggle it from the drive wheel and out of the machine. Install by wiggling the belt back behind the drive wheel until you can slip it on the wheel. pull tensioner pulley out of the way to get the belt on the top pulley. Tighten the nut to secure the drive wheel. Reconnect the machine at the bottom of the auger housing and replace the auger belt, tensioner, and belt guide. Complete by replacing the upper bolts that hold the two parts together. I have not replaced the friction wheel as of yet. My process took 30 - 45 minutes for both belts.