Parts for 688 — Porter Cable

We found 21 parts confirmed to fit the Porter Cable 688.

Compatibility table

All 21 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
7480389CapThis model only$9.12 · Amazon
7230448AJoint AssemblyThis model only$27.27 · Amazon
7310484ALawn Mower Dust CoverThis model only$8.98 · Amazon
6560059APulley-variaThis model only$112.63 · Amazon
683636Retainer4 models$2.16 · Amazon
684590TELESC. GUARD (688)5 models$38.72 · Amazon
684215AUX. GUARD7 models$4.48 · Amazon
691594Briggs & Statton Tappet Valve8 models$99.72 · Amazon
684111End Cap8 models$9.42 · Amazon
883486Screw10 models$2.16 · Amazon
803060Washer10 models$2.16 · Amazon
9410569Ball Bearing11 models$42.40 · Amazon
7120130Lawn & Garden Equipment Nut11 models$6.06 · Amazon
7101260AMTD Lawn & Garden Equipment Self-Tapping Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4-in23 models$5.25 · Amazon
7513142Oil Drain Cap31 models$33.50 · Amazon
7100627Sears Lawn Tractor Screw33 models$7.66 · Amazon
859384Handle Screw35 models$2.16 · Amazon
862641Sears Nut43 models$2.18 · Amazon
7120417ALawn & Garden Equipment Hex Flange Nut55 models$9.88 · Amazon
7420616ALawn Mower Blade80 models$33.52 · Amazon
7101309MTD Yard-Man Lawn & Garden Equipment Hex Patch Bolt85 models$5.71 · 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 688: 7480389 (Cap), 7310484A (Lawn Mower Dust Cover), 684111 (End Cap), 883486 (Screw), 7513142 (Oil Drain Cap), 7100627 (Sears Lawn Tractor Screw), 859384 (Handle 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 688: 7230448A (Joint Assembly), 683636 (Retainer), 684590 (TELESC. GUARD (688)), 684215 (AUX. GUARD), 691594 (Briggs & Statton Tappet Valve), 803060 (Washer), 9410569 (Ball Bearing), 7120130 (Lawn & Garden Equipment Nut), 7101260A (MTD Lawn & Garden Equipment Self-Tapping Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4-in), 862641 (Sears Nut), 7120417A (Lawn & Garden Equipment Hex Flange Nut), 7420616A (Lawn Mower Blade), 7101309 (MTD Yard-Man Lawn & Garden Equipment Hex Patch Bolt).

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 688: 6560059A (Pulley-varia).

Before you buy

Match 688 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.