Parts for Craftsman 88985: Handle Assembly Parts

This replacement part is a clutch control. It is a genuine replacement part made by MTD. This part is responsible for helping the user start and stop the engine in lawnmowers. If this part is not working the user might not be able to operate the machine at all. A new clutch control might be needed if the user is unable to operate the different functions of the appliance smoothly and efficiently. It is not unusual for the clutch control to become worn down over time due to normal wear and tear and need to be replaced. Be sure to wear work gloves during this repair.Note that part is sold individually and is sourced directly from the manufacturer. This clutch control is a genuine OEM replacement part to ensure proper fit.

This nut is a genuine MTD part, sold individually. This nut can be used as a replacement part in lawnmowers, snowblowers, tillers, string trimmers, and chainsaws. The purpose of the nut for one of these outdoor appliances is to serve as a fastening component, in conjunction with a bolt, to secure one or more components to other components within the internal mechanisms of the appliance.The nut in a small engine outdoor appliance might have to be replaced if the small component is lost, misplaced, or damaged. If the nut goes missing during the standard operation of the appliance or if the nut is stripped away from general wear and tear with long-term use, the nut should be replaced by this genuine OEM replacement part.This OEM part is a genuine replacement that is sold individually and sourced directly from the manufacturer. This nut is compatible with the following outdoor appliance brands: MTD, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Ryobi, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, Huskee, Montgomery Wards, Yard-Man, and MasterCut.

This replacement part is a hex screw. This is a genuine replacement part made by MTD. This type of screw is commonly found in many types of machinery and appliances. Screws are able to keep certain parts stable and connected so that they are secure during use. A new hex screw might be needed if the current one is visibly damaged in any way or missing. It is not uncommon for screws to become stripped down or lodged in place after years of normal use. If this is the case they should be replaced as soon as possible. If the screw is lodged in place, pliers might be required on top of a screwdriver to complete this repair. This part is sold individually and is sourced directly from the manufacturer. This part is a genuine OEM replacement part to ensure proper fit and long-lasting use.

This lock washer is used frequently for a number of applications on power yard equipment. The size, 5/16, is the default for many small engine housing and manifold applications. Lock washers are used with machined bolts to fasten engine blocks to the housing of the equipment being used. The compressed washer is able to handle the constant vibration of the small gasoline engine without losing the seal between the screw or bolt and the housing. Typically these lock washers only need to be replaced when they are misplaced during repairs or when the screws that attach them have to be chiseled or cut away, meaning the washers are destroyed as well. These OEM certified replacement washers have been manufactured to the same specifications as the originals they are replacing. In addition to lawn mowers, lock washers of this type and size are frequently used on blowers, lawn tractors, cultivators, snowblowers, and trimmers. Brands compatible with this type of washer are Murray, Husky, Poulan, Bolens, Yard-Man, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, MTD, and Ryobi.

This carriage bolt is a self-locking fastener made for use in round or square holes to attach metal to metal in outdoor equipment. These bolts provide an added safety feature because they can only be removed from one side. Carriage bolts can carry a large amount of weight, which makes them ideal for use in outdoor yard equipment. Carriage bolts may be used to attach a lawn mower's arm to the side support and other similar applications. If the bolt needs to be replaced, removal and installation are simple. Use a wrench to loosen the nut holding the washer and bolt in place. Once the nut is loose, the bolt can be unthreaded by hand and pulled out of the hole. To install, push the bolt back through the hole. If the fit is too tight to install by hand, use a hammer to tap it in place. Reinstall the washer and nut and tighten with a wrench.This carriage bolt is designed for use in lawnmowers, snowblowers, and lawn tractors manufactured by Craftsman, Bolens, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, and MTD. This is a genuine OEM product that comes directly from the manufacturer. Note: It does not come with a nut or washer.

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.

This flat washer is a genuine MTD part, sold individually. This flat washer can be used as a replacement part in lawn mowers, snowblowers, tillers, edgers, chainsaws, log splitters, and wood chippers. The purpose of a flat washer for one of these small engine outdoor appliances is to serve as a fastening component, spacing internal parts out to reduce friction.The flat washer in a small engine outdoor appliance is a small component that can easily be lost or misplaced, in which case it should be replaced as soon as the operator notices its absence. The flat washer can also be stripped away over time, in which case it should be removed and replaced by this genuine OEM replacement part.This OEM part is a genuine replacement that is sold individually and sourced directly from the manufacturer. This flat washer is compatible with the following outdoor appliance brands: MTD, Craftsman, Toro, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, Huskee, MasterCut, Yard Man, Turf King, Montgomery Wards, Husky, and Murray.