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Mtd Lawn & Garden Equipment Cotter Pin, 1/4- To 5/16-in undefined
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MTD Lawn & Garden Equipment Cotter Pin, 1/4- to 5/16-in 714-04040

Part #714-04040
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Part Information

Basic Information

  • Part Name: Lawn & Garden Equipment Cotter Pin, 1/4- to 5/16-in
  • Manufacturer: Craftsman
  • Category: Lawn & Garden Equipment
  • Primary Function: Securely fastens components within lawn and garden equipment

Installation & Compatibility

  • Compatible Models: Fits various Craftsman lawn and garden equipment models. Please confirm this part is correct for your model before ordering.
  • Installation Difficulty: Easy — requires minimal tools and expertise
  • Tools Required: None specified; general household tools may assist

Additional Information

The Craftsman Lawn & Garden Equipment Cotter Pin, sized from 1/4- to 5/16 inches, plays a crucial role in ensuring the stability and safety of your equipment. This pin effectively locks parts together, preventing dislodgement due to vibration or movement during operation. Its design makes it suitable for a broad array of lawn and garden equipment, maintaining functionality and ease of use.

Common issues that this cotter pin resolves include loose wheels or components that may undermine the performance of the equipment. To install, simply position the cotter pin through the designated hole in the equipment part, ensuring that it's firmly seated to avoid any slack. This part is easy to install and typically does not require advanced tools, though having pliers on hand can be helpful for precise fitting.

When handling the cotter pin, wear work gloves to protect your hands from potential injuries, as suggested by safety guidelines. These precautions ensure a smooth and safe installation process.

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Reviews

41 Reviews

Cotter pins
January 09, 2023|Mbowde, SLC UTAH

Check the old ones all season buy extras. Kept a full set as spares. These will protect you from major repairs

Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes

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February 08, 2022|BobAR15, Albany, NY

Easy to order, install and store. Would shop here again for snowblower parts

Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes

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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Very easy to order and install.
January 25, 2022|farmer 0, Iowa

Easy to install. Took less than a minute to install.

Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes

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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Snow Blower part installation
January 23, 2022|Steve, Norwalk CT

The snow blower part was inexpensive and very easy to install

Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes

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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Craftman Snowblower shear pins and cotter pins
January 17, 2022|Bart, Shelby, Michigan

Pins are exact replacements, if (cotters esp.) a bit pricey.

Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes

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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Loved the app
January 10, 2022|Melin, Illinois

Shear pin and cotter pin for tines and blades which had broken

Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes

Verified Customerverified customer

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Quick shipping!
December 26, 2021|Russ, Rumford Maine

Much needed snow blower shear pins, thanks for the very quick shipping!

Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes

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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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unique cotter pin
December 16, 2021|WMWMWMWMWMWMWMWMWM, Wrightstown, PA

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Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes

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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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