Parts for 31A040000 — MTD

We found 15 parts confirmed to fit the MTD 31A040000.

Compatibility table

All 15 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
75304421Motor Assembly4 models$98.95 · Amazon
791182213710-0703 Bol7 models— · Amazon
75304081Ball Bearing7 models— · Amazon
79100002Spring Container Vane7 models$4.28 · Amazon
75304079Washer7 models— · Amazon
75304436Handle8 models$25.91 · Amazon
79100014Yard-Man Snowblower Drive Belt8 models$45.80 · Amazon
791182910Ace 9291 021 3939 models$13.80 · Amazon
75304432Bail9 models$18.63 · Amazon
75304052Washer10 models$7.86 · Amazon
75304056Nut14 models$5.81 · Amazon
791182677Yard Machines Knob14 models$26.14 · Amazon
75304437Remington Lawn & Garden Equipment Wheel15 models$56.17 · Amazon
75304062Push Cap23 models— · Amazon
791181345Tiller Clutch Cover Screw169 models$6.25 · Amazon

Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.

Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on 31A-040-000: 75304421 (Motor Assembly), 791182213 (710-0703 Bol), 75304081 (Ball Bearing), 75304079 (Washer), 791182910 (Ace 9291 021 393), 75304432 (Bail), 75304052 (Washer), 75304056 (Nut), 75304437 (Remington Lawn & Garden Equipment Wheel).

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on 31A-040-000: 79100002 (Spring Container Vane), 75304436 (Handle), 791182677 (Yard Machines Knob), 75304062 (Push Cap), 791181345 (Tiller Clutch Cover Screw).

Drive system (belts, pulleys, motors)

Symptom: A drum or tub that won't turn, a burning-rubber smell, or a loud thump or squeal during a cycle.

Check: With power off, turn the drum or tub by hand -- resistance or grinding points to the motor or a bearing, and a cracked, glazed, or snapped belt is visible once the cabinet is open.

Parts in this group on 31A-040-000: 79100014 (Yard-Man Snowblower Drive Belt).

Before you buy

Match 31A040000 exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

Still not sure?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.