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 5/16-18 wing knob is sold individually. It is a plastic part, black in color, that works on a variety of equipment. Its general function is to allow you to quickly loosen, remove, or fold down things such as handles. If it no longer loosens or tightens, it may be broken or damaged due to fatigue and wear.
Replacing this part is an easy repair that does not require any tools.
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 Ball Bearing is an individually sold, silver/black, metal part. It reduces friction in the spindle assembly between the spindle shaft and the spindle housing. If broken due to wear/fatigue, you will hear a grinding, growling, rumbling or screeching sound, and should replace the part. Refer to your make, model and diagrams to ensure this is the right part for you.
This authentic OEM sourced replacement wheel is specially designed for use with Snapper, Simplicity and Murray lawn mowers and tractors. It is the wheel for the mower deck, it will help to support its weight and assist in turning. This wheel is made out plastic material and it is sold individually. Replacing this deck wheel is a simple task that should only require a set of wrenches.
It is an OEM item which is made for use with Murray, Snapper, and Simplicity lawn mowers. This gasket provides a tight seal for the arbor housing. Over time the material will wear out and it may get compressed eventually requiring a replacement to ensure the unit functions properly. Refer to the specific diagrams of your model for the exa...Read morect location and the correct installation of the new part. It is a high-quality gasket which is made of a durable foam material and is sold as an individual component. You will need a wrench set to take apart the housing and gain access when replacing this gasket.
It is a genuine item that is supplied directly from the original equipment manufacturer for use with Briggs and Stratton engines commonly installed on lawn and garden equipment. This replacement screw is generally used to secure the muffler guard, for correct application make sure to check appropriate diagrams of your model. It is a high-quality Torx screw which is sold individually.
This reversible skid shoe, also known as a skid runner or skid plate, is a genuine manufacturer replacement part. It is a metal shoe, measuring 5 3/4 inches by 3 1/3 inches and is designed for use in snow lowers/snow throwers. The shoe is mounted on either side of the auger housing where it allows you to adjust the height of the auger or ...Read morescraper bar to control the depth of the snow being cleared. The skid shoe can fail due to normal aging as they drag on the ground during operation, impact with hard objects, and improper installation. If the skid shoe is faulty, you will likely notice difficulties with moving through snow, setting the correct depth, and damage to the other equipment components. To replace the faulty skid shoe, first remove the bolts that secure it to the auger housing and then pull it off. Align the new shoe with the mounting holes and reinstall the bolts to hold it in place.
This is an OEM part for a variety of machines. The purpose of this Flange or Lock Nut is to hold parts in place while resisting loosening. It is made of metal, is not part of a kit or assembly, is sold individually, and is gold in color.
This part will need to be replaced when the threads are stripped or if it has become worn or damaged...Read more. You will need a wrench or socket set and a torque wrench to complete this repair. Torque the nut to the manufacturer recomendations.
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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.
An authentic high quality retainer that is supplied directly from original equipment manufacturer for use with Murray, Snapper and Simplicity snowblowers. This part is secured on the bottom of the chute assembly, it helps to secure it to the auger housing. It is a durable plastic item that is sold individually, please note the hardware to secure it is sold separately.
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.
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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.