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

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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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Knob Wing Nut 720-0284
#13

Handle/chute/deck diagram

Knob wing nut

Part #720-0284

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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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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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Ryobi Stop Nut 712-0429
#45

Handle/chute/deck diagram

Ryobi stop nut

Part #712-0429

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Cable Adjuster Spacer 746-0711B
#7

Handle/chute/deck diagram

Cable adjuster spacer

Part #746-0711B

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Wheel 734-2044
#6

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Wheel

Part #734-2044

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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…

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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 rebuild a lawn mower carburetor

How to rebuild a lawn mower carburetor

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace a lawn mower recoil starter on an OHV engine

How to replace a lawn mower recoil starter on an OHV engine

Replace the recoil starter if it doesn't move when you pull the starter rope.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a lawn mower wheel

How to replace a lawn mower wheel

Learn how replace a damaged wheel on a walk-behind lawn mower—it's a quick, easy fix.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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