Medium
30-60 minutes
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.
Key-hi-pro 914-0161
OEM part for: MTD, Ryobi
Part Number: 914-0161
$4.40
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This Key-hi-pro will fit the following 17092 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Snowblower Parts
- Lawn Tractor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: HG-44143, 714-0661, 714-0161
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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!!
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December 31, 2022
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Drive locking key.
Fit perfectly. Fast shipping. Decent price.
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Parts are always right and shipment fast.
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lost the key from the axel.
Oliver - January 2, 2023
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Parts Used
Replaced the missing key, put the wheel assembly back, and tightened everything down.
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Sheared the brass auger gear inside the gear box
Jamie - February 17, 2022
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Gasket scraper,silicone,brush,brake cleaner,grease
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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My snowblower would not engage the wheels to go forward or back
Eric - February 28, 2019
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, hammer
Parts Used
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
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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Snowblower main cupplin broke stripped
Thomas - December 17, 2018
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Drift pin
Disassemble auger unit replacement of parts and reassemble
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