MTD
Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 12A-986Q795 Official MTD lawn mower

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Blade-21" Mu 742-0741
#34

Handle/chute/deck diagram

Blade-21" mu

Part #742-0741

Replaced by #942-0741A

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Knob Wing Nut 720-0284
#13

Handle/chute/deck diagram

Knob wing nut

Part #720-0284

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Lawn Mower Blade Support (replaces 936-0524a) 736-0524B
#32

Handle/chute/deck diagram

Lawn mower blade support (replaces 936-0524a)

Part #736-0524B

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Bearing 741-0124
#84

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Bearing

Part #741-0124

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Carriage Bolt (replaces 1186069, 583108, 706-101080, 706-10602-12, 791-182213) 710-0703
#23

Handle/chute/deck diagram

Lawn & garden equipment carriage bolt (replaces 1186069, 583108, 706-101080, 706-10602-12, 791-182213)

Part #710-0703

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Hex Flange 712-3027
#52

Handle/chute/deck diagram

Hex flange

Part #712-3027

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Cable Adjuster Spacer 746-0711B
#7

Handle/chute/deck diagram

Cable adjuster spacer

Part #746-0711B

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Hex Cap Screw 710-0751
#14

Wheels/transmission diagram

Lawn & garden equipment hex cap screw

Part #710-0751

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Push Cap (replaces 1917798, 926-0214) 726-0214
#53

Wheels/transmission diagram

Lawn & garden equipment push cap (replaces 1917798, 926-0214)

Part #726-0214

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Stop Nut 712-0429
#45

Handle/chute/deck diagram

Stop nut

Part #712-0429

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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 blade

How to replace a lawn mower blade

Check your lawn mower blade regularly and replaced it if it's bent or damaged. …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 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 difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less

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