Parts for Mtd 270-QUA: Engine Parts

A valve cover is a small but important piece of hardware designed for use with pieces of outdoor lawn and garden power equipment that have small engines, such as a snow blower or a tiller. It is compatible with products by brands such as MTD, Yard Machines, Troy-Bilt, Yard Man, Cub Cadet, Bolens, and Husky.The valve cover part is crucial because it plays a big role in keeping the engine protected and healthy. The valve cover is a type of casing that can be found on the top of the machine's engine. It covers the valves of the engine, which in turn protects the machinery from the elements and prevents oil leaks. Over time, natural wear and tear with exposure to the elements will occur, leaving evidence on the valve cover in the form of cracks, corrosion, and misalignment of the valve cover. If the valve cover shows signs of wear such as these listed, it can make fluid leak into the engine compartments. If this happens, it is very serious and will ultimately lead to engine failure.The replacement or repair process of the valve cover should be straightforward, but the user replacing the part should always be sure to wear gloves during any assembly, replacement, or installation processes. The user should also refer to the owner's manual of their equipment and any guiding diagrams that clarify the placement location.This valve cover is an original OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer, MTD. It is sold individually.

This part is a replacement valve spring retainer. This is a genuine OEM part made by MTD and has been sourced directly from the manufacturer. It is intended to replace a defective valve spring retainer in outdoor power equipment.This valve spring retainer is a small part but is essential for proper and safe equipment functionality. It will need to be replaced with a genuine OEM replacement part if broken, worn, or ineffective in any way. Wear work gloves to protect the hands and check that equipment is powered off and cooled down before starting the repair process. For more accurate information on how and where to use this valve retainer spring, the appropriate owner's manual and equipment diagrams should be referred to. This valve retainer spring is a genuine OEM part made of durable metal and is sold individually. It is suitable for use with outdoor power equipment that have been manufactured by MTD, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, and other brands.

This exhaust valve spring is a genuine MTD part, sold individually. This exhaust valve spring can be used as a replacement part in lawnmowers, snowblowers, tillers, leaf blowers, log splitters, and wood chippers. The purpose of the exhaust valve spring is to regulate the passage of materials in and out of the exhaust valve, which is maintained through spring tension.Damage to this compoennt could manifest in the form of puncturing, denting, scraping, cracking, warping, or eroding that can wear away at the spring tension and negate the functionality of the spring.This component is a genuine OEM replacement part, sourced directly from the manufacturer. It is sold individually. This exhaust valve spring is compatible with the following outdoor appliance brands: MTD, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, Huskee, Yard-Man, and MasterCut.

This part is a replacement intake valve seal. This is a genuine OEM part made by MTD and has been sourced directly from the manufacturer. The intended use for this part is to properly replace a defective or worn intake valve seal in outdoor power equipment.The intake valve seal prevents leaks and seals the intake valve, which can be found inside the engine housing. Valve seals should be checked regularly and replaced if worn, brittle, broken, or ineffective in any way. Always ensure that the equipment is completely powered off and is cooled down before attempting to start the repair process. For more accurate information on the installation of this particular intake valve seal, reference the owner's manual or equipment diagrams for specific instructions and part location. This is an authentic OEM part and as such is sold individually and made from durable and high-quality materials. This intake valve seal can be used with a variety of outdoor power equipment models manufactured by MTD, Craftsman, and other brands.

This is a carburetor stud for a lawn mower or tiller engine. A carburetor stud enables the carburetor to stay sealed to the intake manifold. They prevent threads from stripping in the metal manifolds and keep the carburetor perfectly aligned. This is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer and is sold individually. When cleaning a carburetor, the user will need to remove the studs. Do not use vice grips when removing a stud, as this will strip the threads. A trick is to put two nuts on the threads and then hold a wrench behind the back nut. Tighten the closest nut, and then use another wrench or impact gun to reverse the stud out. This also works in reverse for replacing it with a new stud to properly place the carburetor so that it seals to the manifold.This part is compatible with several brands, including Bolens, Cub Cadet, Husky, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, and Yard Man.

This replacement part is a carburetor assembly intended for use in different lawn equipment. This is a genuine replacement part made by MTD. This part supplies the engine with an air and fuel mixture at ignition. Then the carburetor is able to regulate the air flow so that the appliance is able to run smoothly and continuously. A new carburetor assembly might be needed if the generator is unable to start or stops while in use. It is not unusual for this part to require replacement after years of normal use. Be sure the appliance is completely powered down and cooled off before attempting to replace this part. This is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer. It is sold individually. This replacement part is compatible with different types of lawn equipment made by MTD.

This replacement part is a choke controller. This is a genuine replacement part made by MTD. This part is able to work with the carburetor so that the engine itself can run smoothly and properly during use. A new choke controller might be needed if the current one is visibly missing or damaged in any way. This part can become damaged over time due to normal wear and tear. If unusual noises are coming from inside the engine, this part may be to blame. Be sure that the engine is completely shut down before replacing this part to prevent injuries. Refer to the appropriate user guide for more information on how to replace the choke controller.This part is sold individually and is sourced directly from the manufacturer. This part is a genuine OEM replacement part for long-lasting use.

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.

This is a cylinder head gasket that is an OEM replacement part sourced directly from the manufacturer for use on lawn mowers and other small engines in outdoor lawn and garden equipment. The head gasket is the engine block that separates the cylinder head from the engine block. This gasket is used to prevent oil from mixing with coolant. The cylinder gasket seal also seals the internal combustion process, putting it under the pressure it needs to operate. If the gasket is worn or cracked and the pressure is not right, the engine will not operate correctly, and there will be a loss of power. Oil leaks are another way to tell that the cylinder head gasket is bad and needs to be replaced. Before deciding if the cylinder head gasket is the problem, a compression test should be run using a compression gauge. After pulling the starter cord, the internal pressure should read 60 psi. If the reading is less than this, the cylinder head has lost compression, and the gasket should be removed and replaced. This cylinder head gasket is sold individually. This gasket is designed for use on lawn mowers and small engines manufactured by MTD, Yard Machines, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Cub Cadet, and Husky.

This replacement part is a piston, and it is intended for use in different types of lawn equipment. This is a genuine replacement part made by MTD. This piston is commonly found in lawn mowers and is an important part in the user process. Pistons help transfer the combustion power of the engine to other working parts of the machine. A new piston might be needed if the overall performance of the engine is lacking compared to previous uses. If the lawn mower is not able to build enough power to accelerate, the piston might be faulty. It is also common for the engine to use an excessive amount of oil or put out white or gray exhaust smoke. All of these indicators might mean that the piston should be replaced. This part is a genuine OEM replacement part. This piston is sold individually and can be used in lawn mowers manufactured by MTD.

This replacement part is a piston pin. This is a genuine replacement part made by MTD. This part is small but important to ensure that the piston is working properly during use. A new piston pin might be needed if the current one is missing or damaged. It is not uncommon for the pin to be stripped down over time due to normal wear and tear. The pin may also become lodged in place and should be replaced if this happens. Wear work gloves when completing this repair to prevent injury during the job. The engine should be completely turned off and cooled down before beginning repairs.This part is sold individually and is sourced directly from the manufacturer. This is a genuine OEM replacement part.

This is a governor arm shaft found on lawnmowers, chippers, and other engines on lawn and garden equipment. It is a component of the governor assembly maintains a steady speed regardless of how much stress is placed on the engine. The governor arm is connected to the carburetor arm shaft. One end of this arm is connected to the governor spring and the other to the throttle linkage. Speed is increased or decreased based on the amount of push or pull that is placed on the throttle arm. If the governor arm shaft is bent, broken, or damaged, the governor arm will not be able to maintain its speed. The engine may appear to be stuck in high speed or it won't accelerate at all.Remove the carburetor to access the governor assembly. Disconnect the governor spring and take the linkage off the governor arm. Remove the governor arm from the arm shaft and then remove the broken governor arm shaft. Install the new shaft and reassemble the governor. Reinstall the carburetor. The governor arm shaft is made from heavy-duty metal and is sold as an individual unit. It is compatible with snowblowers, lawnmowers, chippers, and other small engines manufactured by MTD, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Troy-Bilt, Yard Man, Cub Cadet, and Husky.

This flange bolt is a genuine MTD part. It is manufactured as a replacement part for several different types of machines, including lawnmowers, snowblowers, leaf blowers, log splitters, tillers, wood chippers, and other equipment.A flange bolt is a type of fastener that has a skirt that extends off of the head. There are many locations on these types of machines where a flange bolt is used. The bolts and other fasteners on small engine equipment are typically designed to last for the life of the equipment. However, they may become damaged or stripped during another repair and require replacement. It is a good idea to have extra bolts and other fasteners on hand whenever making repairs to this type of equipment.This flange bolt is a genuine OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer. It is sold individually. It is compatible with machines made by Columbia, Husky, MTD, Craftsman, Remington, Yard-Man, Yard Machines, Mastercut, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, and several others.

This replacement part is a nut. This is a genuine replacement part made by MTD. Nuts are small but typically an important part of many different machines. These parts allow for pieces of the machine to stay secure and in place during use. Nuts usually work with other small parts such as screws and washers to ensure the proper functioning of the machine.A new nut might be needed if the current one is visibly missing or damaged. These parts can become worn down over time due to normal wear and tear. If this is the case it is recommended that it be replaced as soon as possible. This repair should be fairly easy and only require common household tools. Be sure the engine is completely cooled down before attempting to replace this part.This part is a genuine OEM replacement part. This part is sold individually and is sourced directly from the manufacturer to ensure a proper fit.

This is a genuine replacement ignition key that is manufactured by MTD for use in select models of outdoor power equipment. The ignition key is a plastic piece that is inserted into the ignition cylinder to start the machine. Turning the plastic key will signal to the engine to fire. This is a durable plastic piece, but it can become damaged or lost over time, which will render the machine unable to start. Replacing it will be necessary in order to operate the unit. This genuine OEM ignition key is manufactured to exact standards. It can be used in snowblowers and snow throwers from MTD, Yard Machines, Troy-Bilt, Cub Cadet, Yard-Man, and Husky. The durable plastic key is sold as an individual unit and does not require any tools for installation. This is a simple replacement that should only take a couple of minutes. In the event that the old key is damaged or stuck in the ignition, it may take more effort. It is important to disconnect the power supply for safety before performing any repairs, as well as to wear gloves for hand protection.

This is a genuine OEM replacement fuel bowl bolt for a snowblower, tiller, or chipper engine. The fuel bowl is a part of the fuel filtration system designed to prevent sediment from clogging up the carburetor. Fuel moves from the fuel tank and passes through the fuel bowl to catch any debris. It is essentially a particle filter. This bolt mounts the fuel bowl in place. The two most likely reasons why a fuel bowl bolt might need replacing are general wear and tear or loss. This bolt is located fairly close to the outside of the engine, making it more susceptible to the elements. Over time, the bolt may corrode and will need replacing. If lost while making a repair to the fuel bowl itself, the fuel bowl bolt will need to be replaced. Use a wrench to make the repair. This fuel bowl bolt is a top of the line replacement part for Bolens, Yard Machines, MTD, Troy-Bilt, Huskee, and Yard Man appliances. This part does not include any additional hardware, as it ships individually.

It's best to have spare O-ring gaskets on hand to rebuild a carburetor when the need arises. Use this manufacturer-approved replacement part to complete the process. When outdoor power equipment shuts off just after starting or won't start altogether, there may be a problem with the carburetor. It could be a leak that causes compression problems keeping the machine's engine from starting. Gasoline may drip from the float bowl because of an O-ring that won't seal or seat evenly all around, or one that has become brittle over time. This is a genuine OEM part compatible with specific lawnmowers, snowblowers, wood chippers, log splitters, tillers, and other garden maintenance machines from Craftsman, MTD, Cub Cadet, MasterCut, Troy-Bilt, and Yard Machines. It is sold individually.

The fuel bowl gasket provide an airtight seal to the fuel bowl. This will ensure that air, along with dirt and debris, do not make their way into the fuel. Gaskets will wear out over time. They will start to crack and fall apart, and they will no longer be capable of providing you with the necessary seal for the fuel bowl. The repair is easy and should only take between half an hour and an hour. This is an OEM replacement fuel bowl gasket part that is made from high-quality, durable rubber. Each of the fuel bowl gaskets is sold individually. The gasket can work well with many different types of outdoor power equipment, including snowblowers, chipper-shredders, tillers, lawn tractors, mowers, and other small engines. The fuel bowl gasket is compatible with many brands, including MTD, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, Troy-Bilt, Huskee, Cub Cadet, and Mastercut.