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MTD 478-SUC engine

MTD 478-SUC engine Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for MTD 478-SUC engine, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Dipstick for MTD 478-SUC - Part 731-09316

    Crankcase diagram

    Dipstick

    Part #731-09316

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

  • Oil Fill Tube for MTD 478-SUC - Part 731-09317

    Crankcase diagram

    Oil Fill Tube

    Part #731-09317

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

  • Air Cleaner Gasket for MTD 478-SUC - Part 751-14980

    Carburetor diagram

    Air Cleaner Gasket

    Part #751-14980

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

  • Governor Gear/shaft Assembly for MTD 478-SUC - Part 751-12068

    Crankcase diagram

    Governor Gear/shaft Assembly

    Part #751-12068

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

  • Mtd Snowblower Engine Cylinder Baffle for MTD 478-SUC - Part 951-11180

    Cylinder head diagram

    Mtd Snowblower Engine Cylinder Baffle

    Part #951-11180

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

  • Muffler Body for MTD 478-SUC - Part 908-05020

    Muffler & controls diagram

    Muffler Body

    Part #908-05020

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

  • Cover Crank for MTD 478-SUC - Part 951-12395

    Crankcase diagram

    Cover Crank

    Part #951-12395

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

  • Piston Pin for MTD 478-SUC - Part 951-12044

    Crankcase diagram

    Piston Pin

    Part #951-12044

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

  • Mtd Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Fuel Tank Bracket for MTD 478-SUC - Part 951-11182

    Fuel tank/mounting diagram

    Mtd Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Fuel Tank Bracket

    Part #951-11182

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

  • Nut, M8 for MTD 478-SUC - Part 712-05059

    Muffler & controls diagram

    Nut, M8

    Part #712-05059

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

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