Parts for Columbia 11A-A40M897 / 2012: General Assembly 11A-A40m897 Parts

This is a replacement bell washer, a flat washer that can be used with a wide range of various types of lawn and garden equipment. The inner dimension of this washer is 0.40 inches, while the outer dimension is 0.88 inches. Washers are typically used as a way to help ensure a tight connection when used with bolts or screws. They will also help to distribute the pressure of the connection and reduce the risk of corrosion. Washers will also provide some protection from damage during installation. Washers could need to be replaced for any number of reasons. In some cases, they might have become corroded or worn down over time. This could mean they no longer provide a solid and secure connection. Other times, the washer could become lost while working on the machine. Owners should always be sure that they replace any lost or damaged washers right away. Not using washers can reduce the lifespan of the machine. This is a genuine OEM bell washer that is sold individually. It is typically used in lawn mowers, snowblowers, tillers, leaf blowers, string trimmers, log splitters, wood chippers, edgers, and chainsaws. It is compatible with Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Ryobi, Troy-Bilt, Husky, Murray, Yard Machines, MTD, Huskee, Montgomery Wards, Bolens, Yard-Man, Turf King, and MasterCut brands.

This is a genuine replacement lower handle part. The lower handle is used on push lawn mowers. This handle connects the upper handle to the mower. This part should be replaced when there is damage to the bolt holes or if it is bent. It is not easily worn, and therefore does not have to be replaced often.To replace this part, a 7/16th inch wrench or a 9/16th inch socket wrench is needed. Remove the upper shoulder bolt to detach the upper handle. Remove the lower handle and place the new replacement part. Bolt the upper handle to the lower handle. On occasion, the bolt connecting the handles may need replacement if worn. Any new bolts will need to be purchased separately. Otherwise, previous bolts used on the worn lower handle can be reused. If the part is bent, replacement may require a mallet to dislodge or remove the damaged part. This is a genuine MTD replacement part. This part is compatible with most lawn mowers. This part is sold separately.

This is a knob handle that is used on various types of lawn and garden equipment. It is responsible for helping to make adjustments to the upper handle of the lawnmower or other machine. If the knob handle no longer works, is broken, or falls off, adjustments can no longer be made to the equipment. If this situation occurs, the knob handle will need to be replaced.Take a look at the knob handle and determine if it has been damaged. It could have cracks, broken areas, or excessive scratches that make it hard or impossible to use. If the knob handle is not present, this also necessitates a replacement. The part is easy to replace and requires no tools to install. Simply remove the old handle and place the new one in the same location.This is an authentic OEM replacement knob handle that is directly sourced from the manufacturer. It is sold as an individual component. The knob handle is used on lawnmowers, snowblowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, wood chippers, and edgers. It fits various models offered by MasterCut, Yard-Man, Bolens, Montgomery Wards, Huskee, MTD, Yard Machines, Murray, Troy-Bilt, Ryobi, Cub Cadet, and Craftsman.

A rope guide eyebolt is an important piece of hardware designed for use with pieces of outdoor lawn and garden power equipment that have small engines, such as lawn mowers. It is compatible with products by brands such as Craftsman, Bolens, Husky, Yard Machines, Yard Man, MTD, and Troy-Bilt.The rope guide eyebolt part plays a valuable role in making the lawn mower easier to operate. The metal rope guide eyebolt is to be mounted to the side rail of the handle, which then keeps it secured with a handle knob. The rope guide eyebolt keeps the starter rope on the upper handle for ease of access. The purpose of all of this is simply to keep the rope out of the way while operating. The replacement or repair process of the rope guide eyebolt 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 part is made out of metal. This rope guide eyebolt is an original OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer, MTD. It is sold individually.

This is a genuine replacement part designed for select lawn mowers and snowblowers. The carriage screw is responsible for securing various components on lawn tractors and snowblowers and has multiple locations and applications on different models. There is a square piece under the head that will fit into a square hole to secure the screw so that the nut can be tightened. This screw can become damaged over time or the threads can wear down with regular use. In some cases, these small screws are lost in the process of performing other repairs. A replacement with this genuine OEM carriage screw can get equipment back in working order. This OEM replacement screw is manufactured to exact standards by MTD. It can be used on hundreds of lawn mowers and snowblowers, including those from MTD, Craftsman, Yard Man, Troy-Bilt, Bolens, Yard Machines, Husky, and Cub Cadet. Since this part has multiple applications, users should refer to parts diagrams for exact location and replacement procedure. This durable screw is made of high-quality metal and sold as an individual unit. Those who need more than one will have to purchase multiple quantities.

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.

A wing knob is an essential but often overlooked piece of equipment used on many gasoline-powered lawn tools. On snowblowers, this versatile connector is used to adjust the exit chute. The knob handle is easily gripped and made of durable plastic, so when wearing mittens or thick gloves, one can still grasp and turn the wing knob. On many lawn mowers, the wing knob is used to secure and adjust the handle to the mower or, with mowers that have folding handles, to lower and store the handle for ease of transporting the mower. While it does not seem that one would ever need to replace a wing knob, these fasteners may be lost when mowers are moved from one lawn to another or when the mowers are being stored until the next growing season. On rare occasions, the threads in a wing knob can be stripped if they are not turned tightly enough when first fastened after unbending mower handles. These devices are inexpensive and virtually universal, so it is wise to keep an extra wing knob on hand in case one becomes lost. The wing knobs fit Yard-Man, Troy-Bilt, Craftsman, Bolens, and Yard Machine mowers and snowblowers. Made of durable plastic, these OEM knobs are genuine manufactured replacement parts that perfectly match the originals.

This is a seven-inch cable tie that is used with different types of lawn and garden equipment. It is most commonly used to secure the cable onto the handle of the lawnmower or tiller so it is secure. The cable tie is made of durable plastic but can be damaged or break. When this happens, the tie will need to be replaced to ensure the cable stays on the handle.If the cable tie needs to be replaced, no tools are needed. In the situation where other parts need to be replaced at the same time, a basic set of tools and a pair of work gloves may be required. Turn off the yard equipment and place it on a stable surface before replacing the broken cable tie. The old tie can be removed so the new one can be installed before further use.This cable tie is an authentic OEM replacement part that is directly sourced from the manufacturer. This product is sold individually. The component is designed to be compatible with lawnmowers, lawn tractors, tillers, and snowblowers manufactured by MTD, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, and Yard Machines.

With small gasoline-powered tools that require control panels, this hex screw attaches the panel to the handles of the tools. Machined to be durable, important screws such as these take a real beating. In their locations at critical points on the handle, the hex screws are considered "wear items," and thus periodically, they must be replaced. The control panel itself is often a location of extreme forces, jostling, and abrupt movement in unpredictable directions. The constant movement, with sheet metal rubbing against the hex screws from every direction, make wear inevitable. The manufacturers recommend that spare screws of this type be kept on hand if the heavy use of the equipment is expected. Among the gasoline-powered tools that use these screws are snowblowers, yard tractors, mowers, tiller, chippers, shredders, and other tools requiring hand-maneuvered levers. These screws are compatible with a number of equipment brands and manufacturers, including MTD, Ryobi, Poulan, Yard-Man, Bolens, Troy-Bilt, and Yard Machines.

This front cover assembly is a replacement part for select push mowers. The part is sometimes called a front axle cover, and it serves a simple but important purpose. The cover is meant to protect the axles on the front of the mower from potential damage. If this part is broken or attached improperly, it could make pushing the mower more difficult. It could also expose the axle to damage.The assembly is made from high-quality plastic. However, it could start to wear down and break over time, which would require a replacement. Additionally, there is the possibility that the cover could be damaged while mowing if the user runs into a stump, large rock, or other material. When working on the mower, owners should always make sure that the engine has cooled. Replacement is relatively simple and should not take more than 15 to 20 minutes.The front cover assembly works on certain push mowers from Bolens, Yard Machines, and Columbia. This is a genuine OEM replacement part that has been sourced from the manufacturer. It is sold individually.

Designed for comfortable mowing, this trail shield attaches to walk-behind lawnmowers. It secures to the back of the deck on the lawnmower and prevents grass and other debris from reaching the person using the mower. This trail shield is made of durable plastic but can become damaged use. If it is broken, it will not be able to keep grass from collecting behind the mower deck, so it will need to be replaced.To replace the part with a new shield, put the lawnmower on a stable surface and ensure it is powered off. On the original trail shield, find the metal clasps that hold it secure. Unclasp each of these and remove the trail shield from the lawnmower. The new replacement part can be attached and the lawnmower will operate correctly.This trail shield is an authentic OEM replacement part that is directly sourced from the manufacturer. It is an individual component and does not come with hardware. The part is compatible with lawnmowers by MasterCut, Craftsman, Yard-Man, Cub Cadet, Bolens, Troy-Bilt, Huskee, Murray, MTC, and Yard Machines.

This hex screw and lock washer are commonly used with lawn mowers and other small engines to secure a motor to the housing of the equipment. It is machined in such a way that it binds the manifold and frame permanently. There are occasions when these bolts have to be removed, typically when major repairs are performed on the engine. In those cases, users often find it advisable to replace the hex bolts and washers with new ones. It happens as well that these screws are so tightly fastened that they cannot be unscrewed and must be cut off. In those cases, it is necessary to replace the original screws. These replacement screws and lock washers are genuine OEM certified replacements that are manufactured to be identical to the hardware they are replacing. In addition to mowers, these hex screws are used to secure engines to devices such as log splitters, edgers, shredders, trimmers, and snowblowers. This screw is compatible with devices made by Husky, Yard-Man, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Ryobi, Bolens, and Yard Machines.

This blade adapter is made to attach a lawn mower cutting blade to the drive shaft of a push mower. Though it is made of sturdy metal and is tightly fastened to the mower's drive, the adapter and blade may wear and loosen over time. This can present a dangerous situation as well as poor cutting performance for the blade. Also, each adapter has a small insert tab that fits into the blade attachment. This tab, called a “key,” is actually a shear pin. Should the blade strike a solid object, the key will sheer off, preventing the blade from coming loose or suffering irreparable damage. The solution to either of these problems is to replace the blade adapter. The blade itself should be closely examined to make sure it fits the new adapter with no wobble or slack. To replace the blade adapter, turn the mower on its side with the air filter on top. Use a ratchet to remove the bolt that attaches the blade and adapter to the drive shaft. Make certain to fit the new adapter key into the keyway on the shaft. Always use a replacement part like this one, that is OEM certified to be identical to the original. This blade adapter is compatible with Ryobi, Yard Machines, Yard Man, Huskee, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, MTD, and Bolens mowers.

A mulching blade has a unique curved or angled design that allows discharging, bagging, and mulching. If its edges are already dull, it can lead to longer mowing time and frayed and torn grass blades. Mulching blade installation is easy. First, unplug the spark plug wire. Then, position the lawnmower on its side. Get a woodblock, preferably 6 x 2 in size, and put it between the old blade and housing deck. Make sure that the wood will prevent the old blade from moving. Take a socket wrench and remove the blade’s nut and washer. Remove the old blade and put the new mulching blade in. Put the nut and washer back and tighten until it is secured. You can use the woodblock to prevent the replacement blade from moving when it is tightened. This mulching blade replacement s an original MTD product. This OEM mulching blade can be used for MTD, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Murray, Yard-Man, and Bolens lawnmower models. This brand-new mulching blade is sold individually. The support blade and screw hex are sold separately.

This replacement part is a hex bolt. It is a genuine replacement part made by MTD. Hex bolts are named because they are shaped like a hexagon and are different from the regular circle-shaped bolts. These parts are able to hold other parts secure and in place so that everything can operate as needed. A new hex bolt might be needed if the current ones are damaged in any way. It is possible that these bolts become stripped or lodged in place over time due to normal wear and tear and should be replaced. The repair should be fairly easy, only requiring a screwdriver or pliers if the previous part is stuck. Be sure the engine is completely powered down before beginning this repair. This bolt is sold individually. Be sure to purchase the correct amount as many appliances require more than one. This is a genuine OEM replacement part sourced directly from the manufacturer.

This part is a replacement shoulder screw. This is a genuine OEM part made by MTD and has been sourced directly from the manufacturer. If the current shoulder screw is defective or lost, this part can be used as a replacement. It is intended for use with outdoor power equipment, although this particular screw is primarily used with lawn mowers.Screws are a standard piece of hardware intended to secure together components to keep them in place. Over time, screws are subject to stripping, corroding, or becoming detached, and this may require replacement. When working on or near an engine, always ensure that the equipment is powered off and completely cooled down before attempting to undergo any repairs. For more accurate information on how and where to install this shoulder screw, the appropriate owner's manual and equipment diagrams should be referred to. This shoulder screw is suitable for use on outdoor power equipment and lawn mower models manufactured by MTD, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, and other brands. It is a genuine OEM part and thus is made of high-quality, durable metal. Part sold individually.

This is a shoulder screw that is used to secure the handles of yard equipment. Typically, this screw is used with a matching wing nut, which is sold separately. Many different varieties of push lawn mowers have handles that fold downward for ease of storage. This is one of the locations on a mower where one will find shoulder bolts and the point at which these bolts are most likely wear out. While they are made of durable machined metal, shoulder bolts receive a great deal of wear, particularly from the handles being raised and lowered each time the mower is used. When pushing down on the mower to clear wet grass clippings or to make sharp turns with the mower, the entire weight of the mower is put on the two shoulder screws where they intersect. Since the metal of the handles can turn at that juncture, extra shearing action is put on the shoulder bolts, which can wear out. It is actually advantageous that the bolts wear out since otherwise, the handles themselves would warp and break apart. These OEM genuine replacement parts fit a number of different lawn and garden machines, including many made by Cub Cadets, Husky, Troy-Bilt, Craftsman, Yard-Man, Bolens, MTD, and Yard-Machines.

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.