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MTD 979 gas lawn mower

MTD 979 gas lawn mower Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for MTD 979 gas lawn mower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Mtd Riding Lawn Mower Thrust Washer for MTD 979 - Part 936-0616

    Rear axle/housing/shaft diagram

    Thrust Washer

    Part #736-0616

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  • Mtd Lawn Mower Speed Control Cable for MTD 979 - Part 946-0939A

    Housing/handle/bag/wheels diagram

    Cable Pulley

    Part #746-0939

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  • Yard-man Lawn Mower Rear Skirt for MTD 979 - Part 731-1901A

    Housing/handle/bag/wheels diagram

    Trail Shield

    Part #731-1901

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  • Lawn & Garden Equipment Lock Washer for MTD 979 - Part 936-0329

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    Lock Washer

    Part #736-0329

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  • Lawn Mower Grass Bag Frame for MTD 979 - Part 747-0937-0637

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    Upper Frame

    Part #747-0937

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  • Lawn Mower Discharge Chute Assembly, Side for MTD 979 - Part 931-0066

    Housing/handle/bag/wheels diagram

    Chute:asm T0

    Part #631-0066

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  • Lawn Mower Shoulder Nut for MTD 979 - Part 938-0529

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    Nut

    Part #738-0529

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  • Pinion Shaft for MTD 979 - Part 917-1487

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    Pinion Shaft

    Part #717-1487

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  • Pivot Arm for MTD 979 - Part 682-0531-0637

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    Pivot Arm

    Part #682-0531

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  • Lawn Mower Axle Assembly, Right Rear for MTD 979 - Part 938-0012A

    Rear axle/housing/shaft diagram

    Axle Assembly

    Part #638-0012

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

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

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

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

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…

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.

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How to replace a lawn mower front deck tray

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Repair time and Difficulty

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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)

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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Is it time to switch to an electric lawn mower?

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