218-310-032 (1988) MTD Tiller - Overview

The bearing seal, also known simply as the seal, is a special seal for the bearings in your tiller. It attaches in the tiller housing, with the bearing and shaft, and over time it can become damaged due to fatigue and general wear. This part is made of rubber, is black in color, and is sold individually. Repairing the bearing seal will ...Read moregenerally be a medium-difficulty job, one that requires a screwedriver, socket set, wrench set, and hammer.

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.

This manufacturer-certified Hex Bolt, measuring 5/16-18 x .75 inch, is a gold, metal, individually sold bolt. It can be installed using a wrench or socket and torque wrench, by tightening to manufacturer specifications. If damaged (likely due to fatigue) the threads will be stripped, or the ends rounded off. If broken or missing, it sho...Read moreuld be replaced. Refer to your owners manual or model number to ensure you are purchasing the correct part.

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 an authentic replacement part manufactured for use with snowthrowers and tillers. This flat washer is used with a variety of different models of equipment and is commonly used to provide spacing between a lock washer with a bolt and a spindle bearing. This flat washer is available as an individual replacement part, please see model diagram for part location and usage.