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MTD 980 lawn mower

MTD 980 lawn mower Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for MTD 980 lawn mower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Lawn Tractor Cable Tie for MTD 980 - Part 726-0178

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    Lawn & Garden Equipment Cable Tie

    Part #725-0157

    Replaced by #726-0178

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  • Lawn Mower Axle Assembly, Right Rear for MTD 980 - Part 938-0012A

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    Axle Assembly

    Part #638-0012

    Replaced by #938-0012A

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  • Craftsman Lawn Tractor Snowblower Attachment Hex Screw for MTD 980 - Part 710-0653

    Lawn & Garden Equipment Screw

    Part #710-0653

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  • Lawn Mower Lower Handle for MTD 980 - Part 749-0907B-0637

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    Lawn Mower Lower Handle

    Part #749-0907B

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  • Lawn Tractor Cable Tie for MTD 980 - Part 726-0178

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    Lawn Mower Tie Cable

    Part #926-0240

    Replaced by #726-0178

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  • Lawn Mower Blade Adapter for MTD 980 - Part 987-02221

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    Adapter Assembly

    Part #687-02221

    Replaced by #987-02221

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  • Lawn Mower Bracket Assembly for MTD 980 - Part 687-02495

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    Lawn Mower Bracket Assembly

    Part #687-02495

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Lawn Vacuum Hub Cap for MTD 980 - Part 731-07001

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    Lawn Vacuum Hub Cap

    Part #731-07001

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Yard Machines Lawn & Garden Equipment Oval Screw for MTD 980 - Part 710-1270

    Handle/chute/deck diagram

    Yard Machines Lawn & Garden Equipment Oval Screw

    Part #710-1270

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Walk-behind Lawn Mower Caster Assembly for MTD 980 - Part 682-9021A

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    Walk-behind Lawn Mower Caster Assembly

    Part #682-9021A

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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

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

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

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

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

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 front deck tray

How to replace a lawn mower front deck tray

Learn how to replace the front deck tray on your lawn mower if it's cracked or damaged.…

Repair time and Difficulty

 60 minutes or less
How to replace a lawn mower transmission

How to replace a lawn mower transmission

Learn how to replace the transmission on your lawn mower if it's locked up or won't drive the wheels.…

Repair time and Difficulty

 60 minutes or less
How to replace a lawn mower flywheel key on a flathead engine

How to replace a lawn mower flywheel key on a flathead engine

When you hit a hard object with your mower, the flywheel can shear to protect more expensive components. Learn how to re…

Repair time and Difficulty

 45 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)

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Is it time to switch to an electric lawn mower?

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