Hi-Pro Key, 3/16 x 5/8 914-0161 - OEM MTD

Description:

The hi-pro key attaches to the worm gear. It is a MTD, Ryobi, Yard Machines, Bolens, Yard Man, Troy-Bilt, and Cub Cadet replacement part directly sourced from the manufacturer for snow throwers and lawn tractors. A set of pliers may be helpful when replacing this part. This item may become broken or lost and will need to be replaced. This part is sold individually and is made of metal.

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Compatibility

This part is compatible with the following machines:

Ryobi

31AE660F013 Snow Thrower
31AE660G034 Snow Thrower

31AE6Q0F034 Snow Thrower

MTD

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Repair Instructions: Submitted by Customers Like You

Tool Type:

Snowblower

Parts Used:

Hi-Pro Key, 3/16 x 5/8 - 914-0161

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Wrench Set

lost the key from the axel.

Replaced the missing key, put the wheel assembly back, and tightened everything down.

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Tool Type:

Snowblower

Parts Used:

Grease Seal - 721-0327

Hi-Pro Key, 3/16 x 5/8 - 914-0161

Dowel Pin, .25 OD x 1.2 - 715-04021

Seal,.75 X 1.0 X.125 - 921-0338

Worm Gear - 917-04861

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

1-2 hours

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Gasket scraper,silicone,brush,brake cleaner,grease

Sheared the brass auger gear inside the gear box

Removed front scoop,Removed pulley, removed bolts the 3 bolts on each side holding the augers in place. Removed the whole !auger assembly from scoop. Removed 4 shear pins, pulled off 4 augers blades "2RH 2LH" and plastic spacers/bushings. Removed 5 bolts holding the 2 case halves and separated case. Cleaned thoroughly and scraped old gasket "silicone". Replaced gear with new one. Also replaced the keyway and shear pin. Replaced the 3 shaft oil seals also. Reverse procedure to assemble. Using silicone and grease to assemble. Use diff oil where applicable.

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Tool Type:

Snowblower

Parts Used:

Hi-Pro Key, 3/16 x 5/8 - 914-0161

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

30-60 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Socket set, hammer

My snowblower would not engage the wheels to go forward or back

1.Tilted the blower up on it front end so I could access the wheels and transmission
2. removed the wheels
3.took the protective pan off the bottom of the snowblower
4.moved the axle out to one side about 4 inches
5.found where the "key" fit in the axle and gently tapped it in with a hammer
6.twisted the drive gear around until I found the "dugout grove" and slid the axle back in
7.put everything back together

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Tool Type:

Snowblower

Parts Used:

RH Reducer Housing Assembly - 918-0123A

Dowel Pin, .25 OD x 1.2 - 715-04021

Hi-Pro Key, 3/16 x 5/8 - 914-0161

LH Housing w/Fitting - 918-0418A

Worm Gear - 917-04861

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

30-60 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Drift pin

Snowblower main cupplin broke stripped

Disassemble auger unit replacement of parts and reassemble

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The service was quick and the fix was easy.

I received the key for my snowblower the day before a big snowfall. Good timing!!

Guest - December 31, 2022 Verified Purchase

Drive locking key.

Fit perfectly. Fast shipping. Decent price.

Guest - October 20, 2022 Verified Purchase

Parts are always right and shipment fast.

Great experience.

Guest - December 14, 2021 Verified Purchase

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