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MTD Lawn Mower Deck Front Cover 731-17051

Part #731-17051
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Part #731-07174A
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Basic Information

  • Part Name: Lawn Mower Deck Front Cover
  • Manufacturer: MTD
  • Category: Lawn Mower
  • Primary Function: Protects the mower deck from damage

Technical Specifications

  • Dimensions: Length: 24.50 in, Width: 5.00 in, Height: 17.75 in
  • Weight: 1.05 lbs

Installation & Compatibility

  • Compatible Models: Fits various MTD lawn mower models. Please confirm this part is correct for your model before ordering.
  • Installation Difficulty: Easy
  • Tools Required: No specialized tools required; use standard hand tools

Additional Information

Deck Front Cover 731-17051 protects the front of your mower deck from damage caused by debris, rough terrain, and general wear. It replaces part number 731-07174A and is designed for a precise fit on compatible MTD lawn mower models. A damaged or missing cover can expose the deck to impact damage and reduce the mower?s durability over time.

Replacing this cover helps restore protection to your deck and improve the mower?s longevity. Installation is simple and requires only basic hand tools. Before starting, turn off the mower and let it cool completely. Wear work gloves to protect your hands, then remove any damaged components and secure the new front cover in place using existing mounting points.

Routine checks for cracks or loose hardware can help prevent early wear. If you?re installing this part for the first time, inspect the surrounding area of the mower deck to ensure it?s free from cracks or corrosion that could affect fit or performance.

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Not a drop-in replacement
June 25, 2026|Anchovy Bon Jovi, Cedar Rapids, IA

The mounting on to the mower deck is fine but the mounting of the height adjuster plate is not equivalent to the original part. I had to improvise to get the height adjuster plate installed. After installation it doesn't seem to bear a lot of weight and the adjuster lever holds it in pretty tight so I'm optimistic but we'll see.

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Not exact fit
August 15, 2026|Mark D, Lancaster PA

Not an exact fit. The wheel adjustment plate screws did not match replacement part (I did match the part number to my mower's serial number).

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Needed modifications to work!
July 17, 2023|Randomguy, Peoria, IL

Bought this part for my mower model 247.38909. Quick, which is great, but when I got it, the first thing I noticed is that there were no holes to mount the steel adjuster plate on the side. So I had to drill holes in this part, then get out a Dremel to create enough clearance, and then cut a notch in the mounting tab on my deck to clear for the nut holding the plate onto the cover. It worked and I think it'll be fine, but this was clearly not a drop-in replacement as I expected. Contacted Sears about it and only got a bunch of no-help corporate speak. They offered me a 10% discount code for a future order and said this was the best they could do. Very much hope that I don't have to deal with them again.

Ease of InstallationVery Difficult
Duration of Installation1 - 2 hours

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Parts didn't not match but worked
September 11, 2022|Guero, Texas

Parts did not exactly match the original parts but was able to make it work

Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour

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