Cub Cadet Home Maintenance Edger Fastener

A flange nut's unique wide flange design distributes the nut's pressure over the part it is securing. In return, it creates an even fastening surface, which reduces part damage and nut loosening. This one-piece all-metal fastener has a lock nut version that features a protruding circular flange. This drastically increases bearing surface, compatibility either for irregular or oversized holes, and surface tension reduction. Flange lock nuts are the preferred type of fastener for many lawnmower models because it can provide better fastening than regular screws, which are known to loosen under extreme vibration. However, it’s important to know that flange lock nuts are susceptible to wear and tear due to constant vibration exposure. It is essential to replace the broken flange lock nut immediately to prevent serious damage to the lawnmower. The MTD 712-04063 Flange Lock Nut OEM replacement can be used with Craftsman, White Outdoor, Yard Machines, MTD, or Columbia lawnmowers. It is a genuine or OEM MTD replacement part that measures 5/16-18. It is threaded and requires the use of a wrench. This replacement flange lock nut is sold individually. An MTD bolt carriage may also be needed and is sold separately.

A flange lock nut, also known as a flange lock or a lock nut, is created to be used in various types of lawn and garden equipment. This flange lock nut holds other parts in place and, when properly threaded, will resist loosening. Over time, a flange lock nut may begin to weaken and may become loose or break. If it appears to be broken or weak, a replacement is required. Flange locks can be adjusted and uninstalled after use. When replacement is required, you may need a socket set, screwdriver, hacksaw, and butane torch. The socket wrench will loosen the bolt it is connected to, while the torch is used to heat the lock nut. A socket wrench may remove the nut, but sometimes cutting it with a hacksaw is required. This flange lock nut is a genuine OEM component directly from the manufacturer and comes in an individual unit. It is made of metal, a gold color, and can be found in various areas of lawn equipment. It works with lawnmowers, trimmers, snowblowers, cultivators, tillers, and leaf blowers by Poulan, MTD, Toro, Cub Cadet, Murray, Troy-Bilt, Bolens, Yard Machines, Craftsman, and Yard-Man.

The Hex Head Self-Tapping Screw is an OEM part for MTD outdoor power equipment. This screw is designed to securely fasten components of your equipment, providing reliable and durable connections. The thread size is 5/16 inches for major diameter, with 18 threads. The screw is 3/4 inches long and has a hexagonal or six-sided head. 

Over time, the Hex Head Self-Tapping Screw can become damaged due to corrosion, stripping of the threads, or wear from frequent tightening and loosening. This can compromise the integrity of the connections and potentially lead to equipment malfunction.

Symptoms of a bad Hex Head Self-Tapping Screw include:

• Loose or wobbly components
• Difficulty tightening or loosening the screw
• Visible damage or corrosion on the screw

This OEM replacement part is designed for use with various models of MTD outdoor power equipment.

This is a flanged lock nut. It’s designed to apply tension, typically on a joint that needs to have a certain amount of flex. As such, it’s mostly used on snowblower chutes and lawnmower handles. They can remain in place, but with a forgiving connection that can take a beating. The nut size is 3/8, with a thread size of 16. A lock nut will generally last for many years. However, the silicone ring inside will wear down if it’s frequently tightened and loosened. It needs to be replaced when it will no longer reliably remain in place. Generally, this begins as a symptom of slight slippage and worsens as time goes on. Thankfully, whether it’s being used on a snowblower or a lawnmower, this nut is generally straightforward to access. Simply unscrew the old nut, then screw the new nut on until it’s nice and tight. Our flanged lock nuts are genuine OEM MTD nuts, and they are sold individually.

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.

This carriage bolt is a genuine MTD part, sold individually. This carriage bolt can be used as a replacement part in lawnmowers, snowblowers, tillers, and edgers. The purpose of the carriage bolt for one of these outdoor appliances is to work in conjunction with a nut to affix two metal components to one another or one metal component to another wood component.The carriage bolt in an outdoor appliance might have to be completely replaced if it cannot affix two or more components together. This could occur if the carriage bolt has been punctured, dented, cracked, warped, or eroded to the point that it loses its functionality. If this occurs, the carriage bolt should be removed and replaced by this genuine OEM replacement part.Sourced directly from the manufacturer, this component is a genuine replacement part that is sold individually. This carriage bolt is compatible with the following outdoor appliance brands: MTD, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Ryobi, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, Huskee, Bolens, Yard-Man, and MasterCut.

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.