Parts for Craftsman 247.116830 / 2015: General Assembly Parts

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.

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 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 durable metal screw is designed to be used on many types of lawn and garden equipment, such as lawnmowers and snowblowers. The screw can be used to attach different components together so they stay stable and connected to ensure the equipment works correctly. It can be used on a variety of materials including metal, plastic, bricks, and wood. If the screw needs to be replaced, a visual inspection will indicate that. Screws often become damaged over time or can even break. Some screws also become stripped and no longer do what they are intended for. A hex wrench can be used to remove this screw from the machine so the new one can be installed. After installing the replacement screw, it should be tightened to ensure the materials it brings together are kept flush.This screw is made for use with lawnmowers, snowblowers, chipper shredders, and lawn tractors manufactured by MTD, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, and Troy-Bilt. It is sold as an individual part. This is an authentic OEM replacement part that is sourced directly from the manufacturer. A hex wrench may be needed for the replacement.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is a versatile screw designed with flanged hex head and double-lead threads. It is a high-low self-tapping screw with one thread that is high and the other low for easier penetration. The twin threads also reduce the amount of material displaced when the screw is driven into the material. This type of screw also creates a firmer grip. This screw can also be used to secure a newly installed front cover or grill. This part is available as an individual replacement part. It is a genuine OEM part for use with specific models of snow throwers, lawn tractors, electric mowers, chippers, and log splitters from Bolens, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Poulan, Ryobi, Toro, MTD, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, and Yard-Man.