Medium
1-2 hours
This is a genuine manufacturer-approved component which is designed for lawn and garden equipment. It is an identical replacement for a missing or a damaged lock nut that was installed on a new unit. This is a standard hardware which may have multiple applications. Refer to the parts diagrams for your model to ensure the exact location of this part. Note, this high-quality lock nut is made of a durable metal and is sold as an individual item. A wrench will be needed to secure or remove this hardware.
Nut-hex Flange Loc 712-3004A
OEM part for: Troy-Bilt, Ryobi, MTD
Part Number: 712-3004A
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This Nut-hex Flange Loc will fit the following 15116 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Bolens
- Craftsman
- Cub Cadet
- Husky
- MTD
- Ryobi
- Troy-Bilt
- Yard Machines
- Yard Man
This item works with the following types of products:
- Blower
- Chipper / Shredder
- Cultivator
- Edger
- Lawn Mower
- Lawn Tractor
- Log Splitter
- Snowblower
- Trimmer
- Vacuum
This part replaces obsolete part #: HG-43064, GW-1732499, 1904582, 712-3004, 1732499, 753-04056, 01000635, 912-3004A
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Gears just wore out.
stephen - October 2, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Removed the steering column and the gears. Most parts lasted 15 years. It was time to just update a few things.
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Steering gear connection to tie-rod broke.
Richard - September 24, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
1. Lift the rear of the mower and insert the jack stands to hold up.
2. Remove the mower deck and slide out.
3. Disconnect the tie-rod ends from the steering gear.
4. Removed 4 side screws holding the plate that steering gear connects to.
5. Drain the gas tank.
6. Unbolt 4 bolts securing the gas tank and lift out the gas tank.
7. Backup the hex head bolt below the gas tank and unscrew the nut on the lower plate.
8. Remove the nut from the bottom of the steering wheel and push up the steering column to remove the pinion gear and the washer.
9. Remove screw securing PTO to drop PTO.
10. Use a socket and a box end wrench as a backup on bolts securing the steering gear. Need to tilt the plate to get to the bolts to backup to remove nuts.
11. Reassembled in reverse order.
12. Replaced the plastic pieces on the ends of the tie-rods through which the lock nuts secure the tie-rods to the steering gear.
2. Remove the mower deck and slide out.
3. Disconnect the tie-rod ends from the steering gear.
4. Removed 4 side screws holding the plate that steering gear connects to.
5. Drain the gas tank.
6. Unbolt 4 bolts securing the gas tank and lift out the gas tank.
7. Backup the hex head bolt below the gas tank and unscrew the nut on the lower plate.
8. Remove the nut from the bottom of the steering wheel and push up the steering column to remove the pinion gear and the washer.
9. Remove screw securing PTO to drop PTO.
10. Use a socket and a box end wrench as a backup on bolts securing the steering gear. Need to tilt the plate to get to the bolts to backup to remove nuts.
11. Reassembled in reverse order.
12. Replaced the plastic pieces on the ends of the tie-rods through which the lock nuts secure the tie-rods to the steering gear.
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