Easy
15-30 minutes
This is an authentic manufacturer sourced replacement cotter pin. It is a standard hardware commonly used on a variety of Craftsman lawn and garden equipment. Depending on the model of your equipment it will be used in different locations to secure two parts together. Please make sure to check appropriate diagrams for correct application for this part. This metal cotter pin is sold individually. It is best to use pliers to remove or install this part.
Pin-bow Tie Cotter 714-04040
OEM part for: MTD, Yard Machines, Yard Man, Bolens, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Cub Cadet, Husky
Part Number: 714-04040
$3.99
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Product Description ?
- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.01 lbs.
- Also Known As: Retaining Pin, Lock Pin
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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Compatibility
This Pin-bow Tie Cotter will fit the following 4207 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
MTD
Yard Machines
Yard Man
Bolens
Craftsman
Troy-Bilt
Cub Cadet
Husky
Show More Compatible ModelsThis item works with the following types of products:
- Snowblower Parts
- Lawn Mower Parts
- Log Splitter Parts
- Lawn Tractor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: YS-714-04040, 02-901
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Bowtie Cotter Pin
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September 13, 2022
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Just what we needed
The part came quickly and was just what we needed to fix the snowblower. It snowed the next day and we were prepared!
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December 30, 2021
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Great website with super fast shipping THANKYOU
Website was real easy to navigate. I found the part I needed and it was delivered in 3 days WOW!!! Installed and tractor is up and running. Now 2 get the kids 2 mow. :)
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April 24, 2021
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Worked
CAME QUICKLY, NICE.
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March 9, 2021
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Worked just as expected!
I had three of the four set pins break on my snow thrower at once. I had never replaced any parts on it so I wasn’t sure what I needed. Your website was greet at directing me to the parts and the pictures were very helpful!
Guest -
December 30, 2020
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Better than the old ones!
Easy replacement, new cotter pins are much better than the ones replaced and extremely easy to install.
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October 1, 2020
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Easy on line
Exactly what I was looking for. Easy online.
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April 8, 2020
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Cotter pin
Works great and shipped fast
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August 2, 2019
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Great service
Parts are excellent
VÃctor -
November 11, 2020
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Too small
Part was too small. Only approximately 1 inch and I need e a two inch cotter pin for my Craftsman tiller.
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May 7, 2019
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Steering rack stripped on one end
Don - November 15, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
1. Removed steering column cover.
2. Removed steering column (one bolt / nut)
3. Removed bow tie clips from tie rod / spindle.
4. Removed 2 bolts holding rack assembly and pinon gear slides off of stub shaft when rack assembly is removed.
5. Unhook tie rods from rack.
6. Slide old rack out of guide.
7. Slide new rack into guide.
8.Reverse procedure to assemble.
Note: Since I had to grease the rack and pinion anyway, I applied some grease to the stub shaft to hold it in place while I put the rack / tie rod assembly back in place.
2. Removed steering column (one bolt / nut)
3. Removed bow tie clips from tie rod / spindle.
4. Removed 2 bolts holding rack assembly and pinon gear slides off of stub shaft when rack assembly is removed.
5. Unhook tie rods from rack.
6. Slide old rack out of guide.
7. Slide new rack into guide.
8.Reverse procedure to assemble.
Note: Since I had to grease the rack and pinion anyway, I applied some grease to the stub shaft to hold it in place while I put the rack / tie rod assembly back in place.
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Worn skid plates, plate shave and missing shear pins
Reece - November 7, 2022
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Power ratchet
Removed all worn parts and replaced with new parts. Then I reinstalled missing shear pins and cotter pins
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The deck lift arm suffered Owner maintenance neglect, so one day, while mowing, it fell off, got lost, and the front end of the deck dropped to low and started plowing dirt.
Don - July 24, 2022
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, 4 ft. 2 by 4
After I received the parts, one day a friend, younger than myself, came by as I was having a cup of coffee. I told him what I was looking to do and he took tools in hand and repaired the mower in 15 minutes. Never underestimate what an old man and a cup of coffee can accomplish.
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Shear Pin broke while plowing snow
Gig - February 18, 2022
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Ball peen Hammer
1. Removed old shear pin
2. Replaced with new shear pin
3. Installed cotter pin
2. Replaced with new shear pin
3. Installed cotter pin
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Shear pin broke during last snow storm
Craig - January 28, 2022
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, None
Turned the blade to align the holes on the blade with the shaft, put the new shear pin in, placed the cotter pin, and there you go. It was fixed.
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augers were bent from hitting frozen 2x4
Paul - November 4, 2021
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Hard
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
tear the whole front of snowblower apart replace augers put back together
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Lawn morrer was hanging down on one side
John - October 15, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Parts Used
Hooked up the link that held the morrer and installed the cottor key
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Replace blades and nut
ADAM - October 6, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
use 1" socket to secure blades, slide deck under lawn tractor, hook up belt on front pulley, align holes and raise deck to fit, install cotter pins
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Pulley fell off on mower deck
Barret - September 15, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench, WD-40,prybar
1 removed mower deck.
2 replaced missing pulley and check condition of all other pulleys.
3 reinstalled mower deck
2 replaced missing pulley and check condition of all other pulleys.
3 reinstalled mower deck
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Broken spindle pulley.
Donald - June 28, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
1. Removed deck from lawn tractor by taking off associated cotter pins.
2. Removed broken spindle pulley.
3. Replaced with new spindle pulley.
4. Replaced adjustment gear.
5. Replaced deck by inserting cotter pins into the associated connections.
2. Removed broken spindle pulley.
3. Replaced with new spindle pulley.
4. Replaced adjustment gear.
5. Replaced deck by inserting cotter pins into the associated connections.
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