486397 MTD Lawn Mower - Parts

The flat washer goes between the drive shaft and the flange bearing. It is an authentic OEM sourced item which is specially produced for use with lawn tractors and tillers made by MTD, Ryobi, Yard Machines, Troy-Bilt, Bolens, Yard Man, and Cub Cadet. This item is made of metal and is available as an individual replacement part. A wrench a...Read morend a set of pliers may be helpful when replacing this part. This washer may become broken and will need to be replaced.

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 an original MTD replacement part. The screw is commonly found in tillers, lawn mowers, and snowblowers. This part is made of metal, and is generally used to secure components in the machine. It may be found in various locations in the machine, depending on model. Please be aware that there are different screws used in the mach...Read moreine. Refer to the parts diagram to be sure of ordering the correct part. You will require a wrench when replacing this item. This part is sold individually.