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Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 12A-986Q795 Official MTD lawn mower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official MTD 12A-986Q795 lawn mower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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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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  • Lawn Mower Blade Support 736-0524B
    #32

    Handle/chute/deck diagram

    Lawn mower blade support

    Part #736-0524B

    Replaced by #736-0524B-1

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    $6.78
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  • Bearing 741-0124
    #84

    Wheels/transmission diagram

    Bearing

    Part #741-0124

    Replaced by #941-0600

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  • Lawn Tractor Screw, 1/4-20 X 5/8-in 710-1652
    #43

    Wheels/transmission diagram

    Lawn tractor screw, 1/4-20 x 5/8-in

    Part #710-1652

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  • Wing Nut 712-0397
    Wing nut

    Part #712-0397

    Replaced by #712-0397A

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    $5.22
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  • Lawn & Garden Equipment Hex Nut 712-0429
    #45

    Handle/chute/deck diagram

    Lawn & garden equipment hex nut

    Part #712-0429

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  • Toro Lawn & Garden Equipment Flat Washer 736-3084
    #83

    Wheels/transmission diagram

    Toro lawn & garden equipment flat washer

    Part #736-3084

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    $6.14
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  • Mtd Lawn & Garden Equipment Push Cap 726-0214
    #53

    Wheels/transmission diagram

    Mtd lawn & garden equipment push cap

    Part #726-0214

    This item is not returnable
    $15.99
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  • Hex Flange 712-3027
    #52

    Handle/chute/deck diagram

    Hex flange

    Part #712-3027

    Replaced by #912-3027

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  • Lawn & Garden Equipment Carriage Bolt 710-0260A
    #49

    Wheels/transmission diagram

    Lawn & garden equipment carriage bolt

    Part #710-0260A

    This item is not returnable
    $6.55
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Symptoms for gas walk-behind mowers

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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…

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

Main causes: stale gas, engine needs tune up, bad spark plug, dead battery, bad recoil starter, faulty safety switch, ba…

Main causes: dirty carburetor, bad spark plug, clogged air filter, engine choke problems, clogged gas cap vent…

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

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 drive cable

How to replace a lawn mower drive cable

The drive cable engages the transmission to spin the drive wheels and move the mower across the grass. Replace the drive…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace a lawn mower starter rope

How to replace a lawn mower starter rope

These step-by-step instructions show how to replace a broken starter pull rope on a walk-behind lawn mower.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your walk-behind mowers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your walk-behind lawn mower.

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The best time of day to mow grass (and when you should absolutely not)

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Top 10 electric lawn and garden tools

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