Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 12A-559K401 Official MTD gas lawn mower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official MTD 12A-559K401 gas lawn mower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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12A-559K401 Walk-Behind Mowers
Blade-21" Mu 742-0741
Blade-21" mu

Part #742-0741

Replaced by #942-0741A

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V- Belt 754-0465
V- belt

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Mtd Lawn Tractor Screw 710-0599
#58

Deck/bag/handle/wheels diagram

Mtd lawn tractor screw

Part #710-0599

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Bearing 741-0124
#8

Wheels/tires/pulley diagram

Bearing

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Yard Machines Lawn & Garden Equipment Wing Nut (replaces 01002925, 920-0279) 720-0279
Yard machines lawn & garden equipment wing nut (replaces 01002925, 920-0279)

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Complete Wheel 734-2042
#49

Lawn mower diagram

Complete wheel

Part #734-2042

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Mtd Lawn & Garden Equipment Plastic Plug 721-0325
#17

Wheels/tires/pulley diagram

Mtd lawn & garden equipment plastic plug

Part #721-0325

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Nut 712-0431
#34

Lawn mower diagram

Nut

Part #712-0431

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Yard Machines Lawn & Garden Equipment Screw 710-1017
Yard machines lawn & garden equipment screw

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Hex Bolt (replaces 01000943, 910-1257) 710-1257
Lawn & garden equipment hex bolt (replaces 01000943, 910-1257)

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Symptoms for gas walk-behind mowers

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Main causes: drive control cable failure, worn or broken drive belt, bad transmission, broken drive wheel…

Main causes: engine needs tune up, dirty or clogged carburetor, damaged flywheel key…

Main causes: dirty carburetor, bad spark plug, clogged air filter, engine choke problems, clogged gas cap vent…

Main causes: damaged cutting blade, loose cutting blade, damaged flywheel key, engine needs tune up…

Main causes: stale gas, engine needs tune up, bad spark plug, dead battery, bad recoil starter, faulty safety switch, ba…

Main causes: uneven wheel height settings, damaged wheel, dull or damaged cutting blade…

Repair guides for gas walk-behind mowers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your walk-behind lawn mower.

How to replace a lawn mower spark plug

How to replace a lawn mower spark plug

Take a few minutes to replace the spark plug during your lawn mower's annual tune-up or if the spark plug is burnt or cr…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a lawn mower drive cable

How to replace a lawn mower drive cable

The drive cable engages the transmission to spin the drive wheels and move the mower across the grass. Replace the drive…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace a lawn mower starter rope

How to replace a lawn mower starter rope

These step-by-step instructions show how to replace a broken starter pull rope on a walk-behind lawn mower.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your walk-behind mowers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your walk-behind lawn mower.

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The best time of day to mow grass (and when you should absolutely not)

Wondering when to mow your lawn for the best results? Timing matters more than you might think. Discover the best time o…

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Top 10 electric lawn and garden tools

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