Cenex Edger Fastener

A hex screw fastens and holds two components together. It has a hexagonal head and features threading starting underneath the shoulder down to the tip. Its all-metal construction offers rigidity and longer lifespan. It is also threaded, so you can conveniently loosen or tighten in position. It measures 1/4-20 x 0.5 inch and comes in brass or gold color. Take note that this replacement hex screw may beused in different locations of a machine. Double check the device’s model number for compatibility. To install this hex screw, you will need a hex wrench or a hex socket. This hex screw is a replacement made by MTD. This screw/bolt may be used on lawn mowers, snowblowers, tillers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, edgers, chainsaws, pole pruners, log splitters, or wood chippers made by Craftsman, Toro, Cub Cadet, Ryobi, Troy-Bilt, Husky, Murray, Yard Machines, MTD, Huskee, Montgomery Wards, Bolens, Yard-Man, Turf King, or MasterCut. This OEM hex screw is sold individually.

There are multiple uses for the 5/16-18 Hex Screw. It is often used with small gasoline-powered yard equipment such as lawn and garden machines. While hex screws such as these may be used in edgers and snowblowers, the most frequent use this screw is in yard tractors. This variety of screw is commonly used in attaching the various appendages of gas-powered equipment to a central operating platform. In particular, these hex screws are used to secure the engine block of power tools to the frame or housing of the equipment. Once in place, these fasteners have an almost unbreakable strength to them. This is so much so the case that often, in order to detach the engine manifold and repair the inner workings of an engine, the bolts must be chiseled or cut loose. In such cases, it is necessary for the bolts to be replaced during reassembly. Manufacturers insist that genuine OEM replacement parts be used in the rebuilding process. These replacement parts were manufactured to the same exacting specifications used to make the original screws. These OEM screws are compatible with equipment made and sold by Yard-Man, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Husky, MTD, Bolens, and Yard Machines.

This self-tapping screw is used to attach various parts to the engine housing of medium sized gasoline powered engines, in particular yard tools such as tillers, snow blowers, yard tractors, riding mowers, power vacuums, shredders, and chippers. It is used in over 150 different gasoline powered engines. Screws such as these are used particularly when a device is going to receive a great amount of vibration and stress while the engine is running and rotating tools are engaged. Such devices sustain a great deal of wear over time and the parts subject to replacement will eventually fail and need to be replaced. In such cases, it is wisest to replace the attaching hardware such as housing screws as well, because it is a self-tapping screw. Screws of this type are designed to forge a tight bond between the metal pieces they are securing together, but once loosened, they should ideally be replaced with new hardware. Make sure when replacing these screws to use genuine OEM parts like these screws. These replacement parts are manufactured to be identical to the original pieces. This hex screw is compatible with the following brands: MasterCut, Yard-Man, Yard Machine, Montgomery Wards, MTC, Murray, Bolens, Craftsman, Turf King, Troy Bilt, Cub Cadet, Huskee, Toro, and Ryobi.