256-587-700 (1996) Yard Machines Edger - Overview

This Edger Blade is a black, metal blade which is sold individually and comes certified from the manufacturer. Installation is rated as "Easy" and requires a socket set and wrench set. This blade attaches to the drive shaft and is used for edging the grass around driveways and walkways. If this part becomes worn/fatigued/damaged (which ma...Read morey happen after hitting the pavement) you will notice an odd vibration and poor trimming, at which time the part should be replaced.

The Jamlock Nut is a 3/8-16 inch metal nut which can be installed using a socket or wrench set. It's used to secure and lock parts in place. If the part is damaged and comes loose it should be replaced. This is an authentic part authorized by the manufacturer.

This authentic OEM bearing measures 0.62 inches inside diameter, and 1.38 inches outside diameter, and is 0.436 inches thick. Silver and balck in color and sold individually, the bearing is comprised of steel and rubber. This bearing allows the input shaft to rotate freely inside the gear box, and over time can become worn or damaged. Y...Read moreou will know your bearing is damaged if it is making a growling, grinding, or squealing sound. This is an easy repair, and requires a bearing puller tool to carry out. Locate the bearing inside the gear box on each end of the input shaft, ensuring you have confirmed this is the part you need by verifying your model number or using your owners manual.

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 Star Knob, which may also be simply referred to as a Knob, is sourced directly from the manufacturer for use in lawn mowers and snow blowers. This part provides a quick-release for handles to fold down, and connect upper and lower handles. It is made of metal, is black, is not part of a kit or assembly, and is sold individually. Th...Read moreis part will need to be replaced if it has become cracked, worn, or damaged. The most common cause for this part needing to be replaced is worn or stripped threads no longer being able to grip. You will need a wrench or socket set and a torque wrench to complete this repair. It should be torqued to the manufacturer's recommendation. Customers rate this repair as Easy.

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.

The Belt Guard is used to protect you from harm against the rotating belt and shaft. This metal part is rated as "Easy" to install and requires a socket set, and wrench set. It attaches to the spindle plate assembly. If there is visible damage, the part should be replaced.

A torsion spring is a grey, metal spring which comes individually sold. It provides tension on triggers and switches and has other applications depending on the equipment. If broken, there will be no tension and the part should be replaced. Installation is rated as Medium difficulty and requires a wrench and socket set.

The Throttle Control Box is an assembly containing the housing, trigger and hardware. It is black, plastic, rated as easy to install and requires a socket or wrench set. This kit controls the speed of the engine, and if broken you will lose control of the engine. If broken, the part should be replaced.

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 a genuine OEM sourced replacement part that is intended to be used with edgers from MTD, Cub Cadet, Yard Machines, Troy-Bilt, and Yard-Man. The v-belt attaches to the engine pulley, and the blade pulley. This item links motor and blade to allow the motor drive shaft to rotate the blade. This item is sold as an individual replacement part.