This is a hex screw used on a variety of types of lawn and garden equipment. On large machinery, it is often used to mount the gas tank. On smaller items, it tends to be used to clamp the housing together. It can secure items like plastic, metal, brick, and wood together. It measures 5/16-18 x .75 inches and is made of durable metal. In some cases, the screw can become damaged, broken, or stripped, which means it needs to be replaced.A visual inspection will indicate whether the screw is damaged. If it needs to be replaced, a hex wrench can be used to remove it from the equipment. Afterward, the replacement hex screw can be installed with the wrench before being tightened to ensure materials hold together well.This hex screw is a genuine OEM part that is sold individually. It is sourced directly from the manufacturer. The hex screw is compatible with lawnmowers, wood chippers, log splitters, snowblowers, chainsaws, edgers, tillers, leaf blowers, and string trimmers by Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Ryobi, Troy-Bilt, Husky, Broan, Yard Machines, MTD, Huskee, Montgomery Wards, Bolens, Turf King, Yard-Man, and MasterCut.