40340 Gravely Lawn Tractor - Overview

This is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer. The washer is commonly found in yard equipment from Ariens, such as snowblowers and lawn tractors. This part is made of steel, and may be found in various locations in the machine, depending on model. Please be aware that there are different washers used in the machine. Refer...Read more to the parts diagram to be sure of ordering the correct part. You may require a screwdriver or wrench when replacing this part. This item is available as an individual replacement part.

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.