The Ni Lock Nut (Nylock Nut) is a Silver, 5/16x18, individually sold metal nut. It can be adjusted and replaced using a wrench or socket and torque wrench to the manufacturer specfications, and is used to secure the sheer pin in place on the augur. These nuts are a one time use part due to their locking mechanism. You'll know the nut has...Read more broken because the augur will not spin, and this is when the part should be replaced.
Customers found this to be an easy repair.
The lock washer goes next to the flat washer and is made of metal. It is available as an individual replacement part. This genuine item is supplied by the original equipment manufacturer for use with snowblowers made by Toro and Lawn Boy. A wrench might be helpful during the installation of this part. This item may become broken and will need to be replaced.