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MTD 12A-979L401 gas lawn mower

MTD 12A-979L401 gas lawn mower Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for MTD 12A-979L401 gas lawn mower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Yard-man Lawn Mower Rear Skirt for MTD 12A-979L401 - Part 731-1901A

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    Trail Shield

    Part #731-1901

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  • Throttle Lever for MTD 12A-979L401 - Part 946-0876

    Thtle-lever

    Part #746-0876

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  • Mtd Lawn Tractor Screw for MTD 12A-979L401 - Part 710-0604A

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    Hex Washer

    Part #710-0604

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  • Lawn Mower Drive Control Lever for MTD 12A-979L401 - Part 731-0620A

    Lever

    Part #731-0620

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  • Lawn Mower Drive Gear, 3-tooth for MTD 12A-979L401 - Part 913-0397

    Gear Insert

    Part #713-0397

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  • Yard-man Lawn Mower Sleeve Bearing for MTD 12A-979L401 - Part 741-0682A

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    Sleeve Bearing

    Part #741-0682

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  • Mtd Lawn Tractor Deck Roller Spacer Bearing for MTD 12A-979L401 - Part 950-0151

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    Spacer

    Part #750-0151

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  • Lawn Tractor Cable Tie for MTD 12A-979L401 - Part 726-0178

    Cable Tie

    Part #726-0240

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  • Lawn Mower Throttle Control Housing for MTD 12A-979L401 - Part 946-0875

    Throttle Body

    Part #646-0875

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  • Mtd Lawn & Garden Equipment Wing Nut for MTD 12A-979L401 - Part 712-0397A

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    Wing Nut

    Part #712-0397

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

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

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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…

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Repair time and Difficulty

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