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
Part Number: 714-04040









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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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This Pin-bow Tie Cotter will fit the following 10173 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
- Troy-Bilt
- Yard Machines
- Yard Man
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower
- Lawn Tractor
- Log Splitter
- Snowblower
This part replaces obsolete part #: YS-714-04040, 02-901
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Steering rack stripped on one end
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
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.
Worn skid plates, plate shave and missing shear pins
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Power ratchet
Pulley fell off on mower deck
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench, WD-40,prybar
2 replaced missing pulley and check condition of all other pulleys.
3 reinstalled mower deck
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.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, 4 ft. 2 by 4
Shear Pin broke while plowing snow
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Ball peen Hammer
2. Replaced with new shear pin
3. Installed cotter pin
Shear pin broke during last snow storm
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, None
augers were bent from hitting frozen 2x4
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Hard
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Lawn morrer was hanging down on one side
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Parts Used
Replace blades and nut
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
Broken spindle pulley.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
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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