Product: Retaining Ring / Snap Ring — MTD 716-04132
Description:
Replace a lost or worn shaft snap ring with the genuine MTD 716-04132 — a spring‑steel external retaining ring (circlip) specified to fit a 20 mm shaft (DIN 471 style). It’s a single, purpose‑made snap ring that secures pulleys, bushings and short shafts against axial movement on spindles and small‑engine assemblies; the part is sold individually and listed as an MTD part number.
Key details:
- Part number: 716-04132 (MTD / original MTD listing).
- Type: external snap/circlip (DIN 471 style) for a 20 mm shaft.
- Material / use: spring steel circlip designed to hold hubs, pulleys or collars on shafts; typical finish is hard spring steel suitable for repeated installation/removal with circlip pliers.
- Packaging: sold as one ring (single quantity).
Compatibility (examples):
This retaining ring is a common shaft fastener used across MTD lawn tractors, walk‑behind mowers and related small‑engine assemblies; vendors list 716-04132 as the factory ring number and show it replacing earlier catalog references, so it appears in many MTD equipment parts lists rather than one specific model only. If you have a parts diagram for your machine, look for item 716‑04132 or a 20 mm external snap ring in the relevant exploded view.
Why choose it:
- Direct match to the original MTD part number for shaft retention tasks.
- Simple, low‑cost fix to restore secure axial retention of pulleys, collars and small shafts.
- Keeps the original assembly function without modifying surrounding components. (Includes the MTD parts reference so you can confirm fit against your model's exploded diagram.)
Note: Small fasteners like snap rings are often listed generically across many model diagrams; consult your mower’s exploded parts diagram and match the part number 716-04132 or a 20 mm external circlip to be sure it’s the correct item for your repair.
