Cub Cadet Home Maintenance Lawn Mower Parts

This insulator gasket provides seal and heat management. You will find this component between the cylinder housing and the carburetor insulator. A gasket serves as a seal between two surfaces. Its primary purpose is to prevent any kind of leaks. If the seal is airtight, it also blocks small debris from entering and damaging the carburetor. A torn or worn-down gasket can lead to expensive carburetor and engine repairs. A failed insulator gasket may cause carburetor stalling and rough idling. To install this insulator gasket, remove the air filter and its cover. Then, grab a socket wrench and take out the two mounting bolts. You should also remove the throttle spring and governor bail from their original positions. Take out the vacuum hose as well. Then, place the new insulator gasket according to the right orientation. It is a genuine OEM replacement part, made by MTD. It may be used on lawnmowers, snowblowers, pressure washers, generators, or other lawn equipment with small engines made by Briggs & Stratton, Toro, Cub Cadet, Lawn Boy, MTD, or Honda. This part is sold individually.

This washer is a genuine MTD replacement part for lawn and garden appliances that are operated by small engines, such as lawn tractors, snowblowers, chipper shredders, leaf blowers, and lawn mowers. A washer's function is to secure and insulate nuts, bolts, and other such fasteners, preventing these pieces from loosening or unscrewing themselves over time. It is likely that a washer will have to be replaced at some point in the lifespan of an appliance due to simply losing or misplacing this small piece, as it is and hard to visually monitor; it is also hard to tell if and when it has been lost, as there might be some time between its misplacement and the actual, tangible effects of that misplacement, such as the loosening of the nuts and bolts that hold together internal materials. A lost or misplaced washer should still be replaced as soon as it is noticed to avoid nuts and bolts coming loose. Remember that gloves must always be worn when handling, repairing, and operating outdoor equipment.This washer part is compatible with the following brands: MTD, Honda, Cub Cadet, Toro, and Briggs & Stratton. This part sold individually.

A carriage bolt is a type of fastener. It features a smooth rounded head and a square domed top. It has threading, which leads to up to the square shoulder. The purpose of its square is to prevent the bolt from spinning. Once the carriage bolt is inserted through the hole, using a nut and washer can provide additional security. Carriage bolts can corrode and loosen over time. Since it doesn't have a slotted head, a socket wrench is needed when replacing. This bolt carriage replacement is compatible with wood chippers, tillers, string trimmers, lawnmowers, and edgers. It is a genuine MTD product that measures 5/16x.075. It has a smooth rounded head and square shoulder underneath it. This carriage bolt is sold individually.

The hex screw is a specialty screw that has various uses on lawn and garden equipment engines and housings. Over time, screws are known to become worn, corroded, lost, or otherwise damaged. This is an identical replacement that will have many locations and applications, but when it becomes damaged or gets lost it should be replaced as soon as possible. This is a specialty screw that is not designed for general use. Refer to parts diagrams for the appropriate location and installation of this screw for a guaranteed fit. This OEM hex screw is manufactured to exact standards and can be used in more than 150 different brands of machines. It is compatible with snow throwers, lawn mowers, and blowers from RYOBI, Yard Machines, Yard Man, Poulan, Troy-Bilt, MTD, Bolens, Cub Cadet, and Husky. This high-quality hex screw is made of metal and sold as an individual unit. Those who need more than one screw will have to purchase multiple quantities. A wrench is required to replace this screw. Always allow engines to cool completely before performing any repairs and wear gloves for hand protection.

The blade support is found between the blade and the bolt. As its name suggests, it is designed to provide support for the blade to ensure it is secured to the base of the mower deck. It is made of metal and it will need a replacement if it becomes worn or damaged. To replace a blade support or blade spacer, first, the engine needs to be cool. Remove the wire and boot from the spark plug. Tip the mower back on its handle assembly and use a piece of wood or sturdy object to hold the cutting blade in place. Remove the old blade support and blade. When installing the new one, ensure that the blade's sharp edge faces away from the mower deck. Re-thread and torque the bolt between 40 and 50 ft-lbs. This is an original OEM replacement part for lawnmower blade support made by Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Murray, Yard Machines, MTD, Huskee, Bolens, Yard-Man, MasterCut. It is sold individually.

This cotter pin is a genuine MTD replacement part in the small engines of outdoor appliances such as lawn mowers, snowblowers, leaf blowers, and wood-chippers. A cotter pin is a type of fastener that secures nuts and bolts to one another; in order to use the cotter pin, a hole must be drilled into the bolt. A cotter pin is useful for appliances that shake, rattle, and vibrate regularly, as it keeps the nuts and bolts in place, ensuring that all the internal materials are held together.A cotter pin might need to be individually replaced if, despite the extra security it provides against loosening parts, it loosens along with the nuts and bolts, thereby letting internal materials separate from one another. A cotter pin could be subject to damage from cracks, chips, piercings, or erosion over time from general use or overexposure. A replacement cotter pin should be ordered if it can no longer keep nuts and bolts in place. Remember to always wear gloves when handling, repairing, and operating outdoor equipment. This cotter pin is compatible with the following brands: MTD, Columbia, Craftsman, Huskee, and Troy-Bilt. This part sold individually.

This MTD 17211-ZL8-023 Air Cleaner is used in lawnmowers to help prevent dirt, dust, and other debris from contaminating the carburetor and damaging the engine. A lawnmower's air filter is typically housed in a plastic or metal case and usually mounted on top of the engine. It comes in paper, foam, or a combination of the two. The foam filter can be cleaned with water and detergent, while the paper filter requires replacement at least once a year. If the air filter is clogged or dirty, the engine may not start or may run rough. In this case, the filter needs to be replaced to breathe new life into the engine. Regular maintenance is essential and installing a new air filter can help keep the engine running in top condition. Aside from lawnmowers, this MTD air cleaner can be used in log splitters, pressure washers, generators, and tillers. It is also compatible with other brands like Briggs & Stratton, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Honda, Huskee, Lawn-Boy, MasterCut, Toro, Troy-Bilt, Murray, Yard Machines, and Yard-Man. It is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer and is sold individually.

This is a flat washer that can be used with bolts and screws on many kinds of lawn and garden equipment. Before a bolt can be fastened to a surface, a fastener needs to be inserted through the end. A washer can be used with these items to help distribute the load. Washers are also responsible for decreasing heat and friction while a fastener is tightened to a surface. Washers can also be used to offer electrical insulation or operate as spacers.Even though washers are made of durable materials, they can be damaged over time. If the shape of the washer is bent or cut in half, this indicates that it needs to be replaced. A socket wrench or screwdriver can be used to make the replacement. Remove the screw or bolt, remove the fastener, and add the washer to the fastener before it screws back in.This flat washer is a genuine OEM replacement part sourced directly from the manufacturer. It is compatible with lawnmowers, wood chippers, snowblowers, log splitters, tillers, chainsaws, and edgers by Craftsman, MasterCut, Cub Cadet, Turf King, Ryobi, Bolens, Husky, Montgomery Wards, Murray, Huskee, Yard Machines, and MTD. It comes as an individual part.

A gas powered engine often requires priming before it can run, which means injecting some of the fuel into the engine's carburetor. Here, a careful balance of air and gas will receive a spark that causes combustion. The most common way to prime an engine is to use a primer assembly that is activated by a bulb that is pressed to create suction and draw fuel into a reservoir or carburetor. This replacement fuel bulb is for snowblowers that rely on gas powered engines to run. The fuel bulb is very flexible and made to endure seasonal conditions. It works with Craftsman, Yard Machines, MTD, Troy Bilt, and Bolens snowblowers. This is an OEM replacement part that fits into the cover assembly and which requires only a wrench to replace and install. It is sold individually, and other components of the priming assembly may be needed.

A fuel tank cap assembly prevents contaminants and particles from entering the gas tank and causing problems with the carburetor or engine. The cord between the insert and the fuel cap is meant to prevent the loss of the fuel cap. However, over time the cord can wear out and break. The threads on the cap can also become worn down or swell from heat. When this occurs, consider replacing the fuel tank cap assembly. The replacement job is easy and should not need any tools, except maybe some vice grips to remove the old fuel tank cap assembly. This fuel tank cap assembly will work in conjunction with many different types of lawn and garden maintenance equipment. Most have a small engine, like lawnmowers, tillers, and log splitters. Some of this equipment is produced by the brands Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Honda, Huskee, Lawn-Boy, Mastercut, MTD, Murray, Troy-Bilt, and Yard Machines. It is a genuine OEM part.

This grassbag frame assembly is a genuine MTD part, sold individually. This grass bag frame assembly can be used as a replacement part in a lawn mower. The purpose of the grass bag frame assembly in a lawn mower is to provide a chassis for the grass bag on the mower.The grass bag frame assembly could suffer damage over the course of a lawn mower's lifespan that could necessitate its replacement. Damage could manifest in the form of puncturing, tearing, cracking, denting, warping, or eroding, and if this damage prevents the grass bag frame assembly from being held in place, the grass bag frame assembly should be removed and replaced by this genuine OEM replacement part. It is a simple replacement process that will require only basic tools.This component is a genuine OEM replacement part sourced directly from the manufacturer. It is sold individually. This grass bag frame assembly is compatible with the following outdoor appliance brands: MTD, Troy-Bilt, Craftsman, and Cub Cadet.