4044A MTD Lawn Mower - Parts

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 sourced from the original manufacturer for use with walk-behind lawnmowers. The special control housing kit is used to mount the control cable and the throttle lever. This control housing is available as an individual replacement part, see illustrated part list for associative parts.

This OEM Hex Nut 5/16-24 is a silver, metal nut. This certified part is sold individually. It can be applied with a Wrench or Socket and Torque Wrench to the bracket on the rear of the auger house to secure a bracket to the back of the auger housing. Simply torque to the manufacturer specifications. Refer to your owners manual to find o...Read moreut if this is the part you need. Over time the part may be damaged by fatigue and will come loose due to damaged threads, at which time it should be replaced.