5043 (1985) MTD Tiller - Overview

This is an original replacement part sourced directly from the manufacturer. The screw is commonly found in yard equipment from Craftsman, such as lawn tractors, snow blowers, and edgers. This part is made of metal, and may be found in various locations in the machine, depending on model. Please be aware that there are different screws...Read more used in the machine. Refer to the parts diagram to be sure of ordering the correct part. You will require a wrench when replacing this item. The screw is sold as an individual replacement part.

The flange sleeve bearing, also known just as the bearing, is sold individually, and assists the tine shaft rotation on your tiller by reducing friction between the moving parts and securing their positioning. Because of this function, this part can wear easily and requires regular replacement. This part is OEM, black in color and made of...Read more metal. If the shaft becomes loose within the tiller housing, and you notice noise coming from it, it is likely that you need to replace this bearing. Most customers rated this as a moderately easy repair, which requires a screwdriver, pliers, a socket set, wrench driver, and nutdriver.

This OEM dust cap prevents dust from entering the shaft and surrounding area of your tiller. This part is black, sold individually, and made out of plastic. Due to damage from ongoing use, this part can become broken or get knocked off entirely and go missing, which you will notice, as it attaches to the outside of the tiller gear housing...Read more. This is an easy repair that only requires a hammer to make. Please note that you will need to purchase a rubber seal alongside the dust cap when making this repair, part number 921-0175.

The bearing seal, also known simply as the seal, is a special seal for the bearings in your tiller. It attaches in the tiller housing, with the bearing and shaft, and over time it can become damaged due to fatigue and general wear. This part is made of rubber, is black in color, and is sold individually. Repairing the bearing seal will ...Read moregenerally be a medium-difficulty job, one that requires a screwedriver, socket set, wrench set, and hammer.

This authentic OEM bearing measures 0.62 inches inside diameter, and 1.38 inches outside diameter, and is 0.436 inches thick. Silver and balck in color and sold individually, the bearing is comprised of steel and rubber. This bearing allows the input shaft to rotate freely inside the gear box, and over time can become worn or damaged. Y...Read moreou will know your bearing is damaged if it is making a growling, grinding, or squealing sound. This is an easy repair, and requires a bearing puller tool to carry out. Locate the bearing inside the gear box on each end of the input shaft, ensuring you have confirmed this is the part you need by verifying your model number or using your owners manual.

Sourced directly from the original manufacturer, this Bell Washer is made of gold-colored metal and is sold individually, not as part of a kit or assembly. It is used to provide spacing between various part assemblies along a shaft. If you hear a strange noise coming from the shaft area, or you notice the Washer is visibly worn or damag...Read moreed, it will need to be replaced. Refer to your owners manual to determine the exact location of this part. Customers rate the difficulty of this repair as Medium.

This is a genuine manufacturer-sourced replacement throttle cable which is specially designed for use with MTD tillers. It is connected to the carburetor and it stops the engine when you shift the lever to the full choke position, over time it may wear out and break eventually requiring a replacement. This high-quality metal throttle cabl...Read moree is sold individually, please note the housing, the trigger, and the hardware are all sold separately.

This silver metal lock washer helps prevent the nut on the drive belt pulley shaft from backing off during operation, it has a 5/16-inch inner diameter and a 1/2-inch outer diameter. one washer is included, replace it if fatigue or damage allows the connected shafts to spin freely, verify fit using the equipment model or owner manual

The Throttle Control Box is an assembly containing the housing, trigger and hardware. It is black, plastic, rated as easy to install and requires a socket or wrench set. This kit controls the speed of the engine, and if broken you will lose control of the engine. If broken, the part should be replaced.

This special jam nut is sourced directly from the original equipment manufacturer for use with MTD and Ryobi lawn and garden equipment. It is a standard hardware which has multiple applications depending on your tool, please refer to appropriate diagrams for correct location and use of this part. It is made of high-quality metal and it is sold individually.