Part Location Diagram of 17211-ZL8-023 MTD Air Cleaner Element
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Air Cleaner Element 17211-ZL8-023

Manufactured by:
MTD
ERP Number:
ERP8889741
Part Number:
17211-ZL8-023
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This is a genuine OEM replacement part, it is sold individually. The purpose of this filter is to help eliminate dirt, dust and debris from contaminating the carburetor and damaging the engine. A dirty air filter can cause the engine from operating properly. This filter can be cleaned a time or two by using an air supply.<br.> But it is advised to replace it once it becomes dirty.

Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:
  • MTD
  • Troy-Bilt
  • Cub Cadet
  • Yard Man
  • Craftsman
  • Jonsered
  • Murray
This part works with the following products:
  • Lawn Mower
  • Log Splitter
  • Tiller
Part# 17211-ZL8-023 replaces these:
17211-ZL8-003, 17211-ZL8-023,

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Needed a tune-up, and new front tires.

Michael from Denver, Colorado

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Remove nut from the front axles and remove the old wheels, then lube the axles and slide on the new wheels and tighten the wheel nuts. Remove the air filter cover, remove the old, dirty air filter and install the new one. Remove the old spark plug, gap the new one at 0.030 Runs like a champ now. Thank you!
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Mower running rough and with little power.

Blake from Georgetown, Texas

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
FF-22, 17211-ZL8-023
1. Removed cover for air filter.
2. Removed old air filter.
3. Installed new filter and installed cover in place.
4. Disconnected spark plug wire and then spark plug.
5. Inserted and tightened new plug and reconnected wire.
6. Pulled starter rope and mower worked great.
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Lawn mower had a choppy idle

Zechariah from Vader, Washington

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
FF-22, 17211-ZL8-023
1.Removed spark plug with spark plug socket
2. Replaced old spark plug with new spark plug
3.Took off air filter cover
4.Replaced old Air filter with a new air filter
5.Put air filter cover on
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Front Tires Bald, Self Propel Not Pulling Well

Bruce from League City, Texas

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Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
734-04018C, 17211-ZL8-023
Front Wheels - Use 9/16\" Socket to remove cap screw, pulled wheels off (found the right wheel sleeve was loose on wheel, spinning on shaft.
Took T-30 Screw Driver Bit, loosen, took left front gear off
Took T-30 Screw Driver Bit, loosen, had problem backing off, had to hold shaft with vice grips to take off front right wheel g ear.
Replace both gears, tighten 1/4-20 T-30 screws, attach wheels, tighten 9/16\" capscrew head
Replace air filter with new
Took off self propel drive belt cover, replace tension spring with new
Install drive belt cover
Started lawnmower, mowed yard, very proud of repair
Thanks to the lady who took my order request
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP8889741
Manufacturer Part Number: 17211-ZL8-023
Brand Model Number Description
Troy-Bilt 1153668 Lawn Mower - 1153668 - Self Propelled Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1171277 Lawn Mower - 1171277 - Self Propelled Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1173975 Tiller - 1173975 - Tillers Brushcutters And Pruners
Yard Man 11A-439Q755 Lawn Mower - Lawn Mower
MTD 11A-542Q Lawn Mower - Platinum Push Walk-Behind Mower
Troy-Bilt 11A-542Q711 Lawn Mower - Walk-Behind Mower
Troy-Bilt 11A-542Q766 Lawn Mower - Walk-Behind Mower
Yard Man 11A-549Q755 Lawn Mower - Lawn Mower
Troy-Bilt 11A-549Q766 Lawn Mower - Walk-Behind Mower
Yard Man 11A-A19Q701 Lawn Mower - Lawn Mower
MTD 11A-A1JC027 Lawn Mower - 21" Push Mower
MTD 11A-A1JT827 Lawn Mower - Lawn Mower
MTD 11A-B22Q704 Lawn Mower - Lawn Mower
MTD 11A-B26M004 Lawn Mower - Lawn Mower
Yard Man 11A-B29Q701 Lawn Mower - Lawn Mower
MTD 11A-B2J1704 Lawn Mower - 2012
MTD 11A-B2M7004 Lawn Mower - Mtd Gold Walk-Behind Mower
Troy-Bilt 12A-562Q711 Lawn Mower - Walk-Behind Mower
Yard Man 12A-569Q701 Lawn Mower - Lawn Mower
Yard Man 12A-569Q755 Lawn Mower - Lawn Mower
MTD 12A-989Q000 Lawn Mower - Pro Walk-Behind Mower
MTD 12A-989Q002 Lawn Mower - Pro Walk-Behind Mower
MTD 12A-989Q009 Lawn Mower - Pro Walk-Behind Mower
MTD 12A-989Q016 Lawn Mower - Pro Walk-Behind Mower
MTD 12A-989Q019 Lawn Mower - Pro Walk-Behind Mower
MTD 12A-989Q022 Lawn Mower - Pro Walk-Behind Mower
MTD 12A-989Q026 Lawn Mower - Pro Walk-Behind Mower
MTD 12A-989Q029 Lawn Mower - Pro Walk-Behind Mower
MTD 12A-989Q033 Lawn Mower - Pro Walk-Behind Mower
MTD 12A-989Q054 Lawn Mower - Pro Walk-Behind Mower