Mastercut Snow Removal Equipment Fastener

A hex screw fastens and holds two components together. It has a hexagonal head and features threading starting underneath the shoulder down to the tip. Its all-metal construction offers rigidity and longer lifespan. It is also threaded, so you can conveniently loosen or tighten in position. It measures 1/4-20 x 0.5 inch and comes in brass or gold color. Take note that this replacement hex screw may beused in different locations of a machine. Double check the device’s model number for compatibility. To install this hex screw, you will need a hex wrench or a hex socket. This hex screw is a replacement made by MTD. This screw/bolt may be used on lawn mowers, snowblowers, tillers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, edgers, chainsaws, pole pruners, log splitters, or wood chippers made by Craftsman, Toro, Cub Cadet, Ryobi, Troy-Bilt, Husky, Murray, Yard Machines, MTD, Huskee, Montgomery Wards, Bolens, Yard-Man, Turf King, or MasterCut. This OEM hex screw is sold individually.

There are multiple uses for the 5/16-18 Hex Screw. It is often used with small gasoline-powered yard equipment such as lawn and garden machines. While hex screws such as these may be used in edgers and snowblowers, the most frequent use this screw is in yard tractors. This variety of screw is commonly used in attaching the various appendages of gas-powered equipment to a central operating platform. In particular, these hex screws are used to secure the engine block of power tools to the frame or housing of the equipment. Once in place, these fasteners have an almost unbreakable strength to them. This is so much so the case that often, in order to detach the engine manifold and repair the inner workings of an engine, the bolts must be chiseled or cut loose. In such cases, it is necessary for the bolts to be replaced during reassembly. Manufacturers insist that genuine OEM replacement parts be used in the rebuilding process. These replacement parts were manufactured to the same exacting specifications used to make the original screws. These OEM screws are compatible with equipment made and sold by Yard-Man, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Husky, MTD, Bolens, and Yard Machines.

This self-tapping screw is used to attach various parts to the engine housing of medium sized gasoline powered engines, in particular yard tools such as tillers, snow blowers, yard tractors, riding mowers, power vacuums, shredders, and chippers. It is used in over 150 different gasoline powered engines. Screws such as these are used particularly when a device is going to receive a great amount of vibration and stress while the engine is running and rotating tools are engaged. Such devices sustain a great deal of wear over time and the parts subject to replacement will eventually fail and need to be replaced. In such cases, it is wisest to replace the attaching hardware such as housing screws as well, because it is a self-tapping screw. Screws of this type are designed to forge a tight bond between the metal pieces they are securing together, but once loosened, they should ideally be replaced with new hardware. Make sure when replacing these screws to use genuine OEM parts like these screws. These replacement parts are manufactured to be identical to the original pieces. This hex screw is compatible with the following brands: MasterCut, Yard-Man, Yard Machine, Montgomery Wards, MTC, Murray, Bolens, Craftsman, Turf King, Troy Bilt, Cub Cadet, Huskee, Toro, and Ryobi.

The shoulder screw is used in places where a spacer or bearing surface is needed, since the top half of the screw is unthreaded. These fasteners are often used for guides, pivot points, mounting pins, axles, and even a shaft for bearings and bushings in various MTD engines. With regular use, the screws can wear down or be lost. Always repair the missing hardware promptly with genuine OEM replacements. Disengage the spark plug and wear gloves when performing work on engines for safety. This genuine OEM replacement shoulder screw has been designed to be compatible with machines from MTD, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Yard Machines, Bolens, Cub Cadet, and Craftsman. It can be used for multiple applications and in multiple locations in different models of lawnmowers, tractors, and chippers that use the screw in various applications. Check your parts diagrams for the exact location and use of these screws before ordering. This is sold as an individual unit; order multiple quantities as needed.

This dowel pin is a genuine MTD part, sold individually. This dowel pin can be used as a replacement part for a lawn mower, a tiller, or a wood chipper. The purpose of a dowel pin in one of these tools is to serve as a fastening component that affixes two different components to one another by fitting into the cylindrical hole of the dowel pin.The dowel pin can be easily lost or misplaced as it is a small component. The dowel pin can also become stripped. If this occurs, the component should be immediately replaced. Remember to always wear gloves when handling, repairing, and operating outdoor equipment. Always unplug the appliance before performing any kind of repair or replacement. The operator of the appliance should be aware that this component is a genuine OEM replacement part, sourced directly from the manufacturer. It is sold individually. This dowel pin is compatible with the following outdoor appliance brands: MTD, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Ryobi, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, Huskee, Bolens, MasterCut, and Yard Man.