246-660-1 MTD Chipper Shredder - Overview

The Lever and Knob Assembly (or Front Wheel Height Adjuster) is used to adjust the front height of the mower, and attaches on the front wheels. It can be installed using a socket set and wrench set, and is rated as "easy" to install by our customers. If broken or damaged (likely due to general wear over time) you will no longer be able to...Read more move it to make adjustments, and the part should be replaced. This black, plastic part is sold individually. Refer to your make, model and diagrams to ensure this part fits your machine.

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 genuine OEM carriage bolt is used to secure various parts in lawn and garden outdoor equipment. The bolt has a round head with a square area underneath it that prevents the bolt from turning and coming loose when it is installed. The bolt shaft has a diameter of 5/16 inches, with 18 threads per inch and the threaded portion of the bo...Read morelt is 0.62 inches long. If the bolt is corroded, the threads are worn down, or the head is damaged or deformed, you will need to replace the bolt to keep your equipment parts secured and functioning efficiently. To replace the bolt, first remove the nut using a wrench or socket. Once the nut is removed, you can unthread the bolt. Insert the new bolt in position, thread the nut on and use a wrench to tighten it. Be careful not to overtighten the bolt to avoid damaging it or stripping the threads. This carriage bolt is sold individually.

Used for quick release of components, such as handles, this 3 Arm Thumb Screw is a manufacturer-sourced replacement part for hundreds of models of blowers and chippers. It is made of plastic and metal, is not sold as part of a kit or assembly, and is sold individually. This part is known to wear over time. If the threads become stripped...Read more, the handle is visibly damaged, or you can no longer tighten or loosen it, you will need to replace it. No tools are required to complete this repair. Customers rate this repair as Easy.

This is a genuine replacement part manufactured for use with outdoor power equipment. The screw includes a lock washer and is commonly used to secure the motor to the frame. This screw has various applications based on the model of the machine it is used with. The screw is sold as an individual replacement part, please see model diagram for part location and usage.

This is an authentic replacement part, sourced from the original manufacturer for use with walk-behind lawnmowers. The metal height adjustment plate is used to set the height of the front wheels by adjusting the lever to different detents on this plate. This part is available as an individual replacement.

This OEM Hex Nut is a gold colored, metal, 3/8 x 16 part, sold individually. It is installed with a wrench, or socket and torque wrench, by torquing to the manufacturer specfications, and is used to secure parts in place. You will know it is broken when you see the nut has damaged threads or rounded off edges, which can happen due to fa...Read moretgiue. If it is damaged, it should be replaced. This part can have different uses and different degrees of difficulty depending on the part the hex nut is securing, but generally the replacement of this part is an easy job.

It is a genuine replacement screw is supplied directly from the original equipment manufacturer and it is specially designed for use with Ryobi and MTD lawn and garden equipment. This is the special shoulder screw utilized to secure the lever. It provides an identical replacement for a missing or a faulty hardware that was installed on a ...Read morenew unit. Please make sure to refer to the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and application of this component. Keep in mind this high-quality screw is made of durable metal and is sold individually.