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Less than 15 minutes
This replacement shoulder screw is designed to secure push mower wheels to the axle. It is an authentic OEM hardware made out of metal and sold individually. Shoulder bolts are machine screws with an integral shoulder or journal between the head and thread. When installing or removing this shoulder screw you would need a properly sized wrench.
Shoulder Screw 938-0481A
OEM part for: Ryobi, MTD
Part Number: 938-0481A
$7.25
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This Shoulder Screw will fit the following 918 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:
- Lawn Mower Parts
- Lawn Tractor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 938-0481, 738-0117, 738-0481, 738-0481A
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replacement bolt
Replacement bolt for mower, works great and fits perfectly. Fast service and will come back if something else breaks. Highly recommend!!
Guest -
August 17, 2023
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Shoulder screw
Arrived promptly, fit perfect!
Mike -
September 3, 2019
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An easy repair.
Arrived quickly and fit perfect. I was able to finish mowing my lawn.
Guest -
June 18, 2019
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My mower has four wheels again!
Found exactly what I was looking for. I've had my fair share of these bolts breaking off leaving me with a mower with 3 wheels. I exhausted my sources locally, so off to the internet I went. It nice to find so many items I need for repair in one site, and delivery was prompt.
Guest -
May 29, 2019
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Easy repair
Parts arrived quickly and was a perfect fit.Lawnmower running like new.
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May 21, 2019
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Axle (shoulder Screw) broke while cutting the grass
Richard - September 4, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
1. Removed old screw and kept washers etc.
2. Looked to get model number of Ryobi mower
3. Ordered shoulder screw from eReplacement Parts
4. Installed shoulder screw (Axle) using an adjustable wrench.
5. You should put a block under deck of mower to hold it up while installing shoulder screw.
2. Looked to get model number of Ryobi mower
3. Ordered shoulder screw from eReplacement Parts
4. Installed shoulder screw (Axle) using an adjustable wrench.
5. You should put a block under deck of mower to hold it up while installing shoulder screw.
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Broken bolt ( axle)
john - March 30, 2016
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
Removed broken bolt ( axle) and installed new one
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SHOULDER BOLT (AXLE) FOR RIGHT REAR WHEEL
Wayne - May 5, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Parts Used
REMOVE AND REPLACE
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Rear axle broken
David - October 18, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Parts Used
Removed broken axle
Replaced axle tightened with crescent wrench
Replaced axle tightened with crescent wrench
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Shoulder screw broke; chute deflector was lost.
Yuri - June 16, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Attached the rear wheel with the new shoulder screw; installed the deflector. Easy-peazy.
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