Parts for 642F — MTD

We found 20 parts confirmed to fit the MTD 642F.

Same parts list as 614E (MTD). 642F shares an identical confirmed parts list with 614E (MTD). That page is the canonical version of this parts list — use it if you want the primary reference, or stay here since the list below is exactly the same for 642F.

Compatibility table

All 20 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
6840105Control Panel8 models$170.56 · Amazon
7370168ALawn & Garden Equipment Transmission Grease10 models$43.19 · Amazon
7470921Rod:shift As10 models$28.18 · Amazon
9180417BSnowblower Gearbox10 models$417.32 · Amazon
9251300Snowblower Headlight10 models$101.49 · Amazon
OEM390986000Starter Kit10 models$231.13 · Amazon
7055234AClutch Lever11 models$62.62 · Amazon
33290HCraftsman Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Electric Starter11 models$314.40 · Amazon
33290FElectric StarterManufacturer: CraftsmanCategory: Lawn &11 models$224.40 · Amazon
7103259Snowblower Hex Cap Screw11 models$2.75 · Amazon
7845579AShave Plate27 models— · Amazon
OEM390987Starter Kit28 models— · Amazon
7845581AShave Plate33 models— · Amazon
7845582AShave Plate33 models$49.13 · Amazon
7540343V-Belt34 models$10.20 · Amazon
7100890AMTD Snowblower Shear Bolt69 models$2.59 · Amazon
6290071Extension Cord106 models$16.86 · Amazon
7320264Return Brake107 models$2.16 · Amazon
7200284Knob Wing Nut391 models$11.23 · Amazon
7100599MTD Lawn Tractor Screw1,116 models$5.81 · 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.

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 642F: 6840105 (Control Panel), 7103259 (Snowblower Hex Cap Screw), 7200284 (Knob Wing Nut), 7100599 (MTD Lawn Tractor Screw).

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 642F: 7370168A (Lawn & Garden Equipment Transmission Grease), 7470921 (Rod:shift As), 9180417B (Snowblower Gearbox), OEM390986000 (Starter Kit), 7055234A (Clutch Lever), 33290H (Craftsman Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Electric Starter), 33290F (Electric StarterManufacturer: CraftsmanCategory: Lawn &), 7845579A (Shave Plate), OEM390987 (Starter Kit), 7845581A (Shave Plate), 7845582A (Shave Plate), 7100890A (MTD Snowblower Shear Bolt), 6290071 (Extension Cord), 7320264 (Return Brake).

Interior lighting

Symptom: The interior light doesn't turn on when the door opens.

Check: Confirm power is reaching the socket, then check the door-activated light switch before assuming the bulb itself is at fault.

Parts in this group on 642F: 9251300 (Snowblower Headlight).

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 642F: 7540343 (V-Belt).

Before you buy

Match 642F 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.

Other models with this exact parts list

Each model below is confirmed to share the identical compatible-parts list with this one.

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