31A-050-706 (2012) MTD Snow Blower - Overview

Designed for use in various models of lawn and garden equipment, this part is not sold as part of a kit or assembly. It is made of metal, is gold in color, and is sold individually. This part may also be called a Flange Lock. This nut is designed to lock in place, preventing vibrations and other parts coming loose. This nut may be locate...Read mored in multiple locations on your machine, refer to your owners manual to determine if this is the correct part. You will need a wrench or socket set and a torque wrench to complete this repair. You should only torque the nut to the manufacturer recommendation, no tighter. You will need to replace this part when it is worn or damaged. While this part can wear through regular use, it is most commonly damaged through improper use of a wrench or socket. Customers describe this repair as Easy.

Also referred to as a Lock Nut or Flange Lock, this nut is designed for use with various lawn and garden equipment. The purpose of this part is to hold parts in place while resisting loosening when properly threaded. It is sold individually, not as part of a kit or assembly. It is black, made of metal, and is found in a variety of locatio...Read morens. Refer to your owners manual to determine if this is the correct part. This part will need to be replaced when it is weak or broken. The symptoms experienced when this part breaks will depend on its location. You will need pliers to complete this repair. Customers rate this repair as Easy.

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 a genuine replacement part that has been sourced from the original manufacturer to be used with snowblowers from Troy-Bilt and MTD. The hard rubber paddle attaches to the auger weldment and the paddle bracket. This item is used to scrape and collect snow to be discharged through the chute. The paddle is sold individually, and a wrench, socket set, and screwdriver may be needed to install this item.