Part Location Diagram of 731-07203 MTD Lawn Mower Trail Shield
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Lawn Mower Trail Shield 731-07203

Manufactured by:
MTD
ERP Number:
ERP9103444
Part Number:
731-07203
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Product Description

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This replacement trail shield is specially designed for use on walk-behind lawn mowers. It is an authentic item that is sourced from original equipment manufacturer and it is sold individually. This plastic trail shield is secured in the back of the deck to protect the user from grass clipping and debris. Please note the hardware to secure it is not included it is sold separately.

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Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:
  • Craftsman
  • MTD
  • Cub Cadet
  • Troy-Bilt
  • Yard Machines
  • Yard Man
  • DeWALT
  • Murray
  • Bolens
  • Snapper
  • Husky
This part works with the following products:
  • Lawn Mower
Part# 731-07203 replaces these:
731-07203, 731-07203-CM,

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Trail shield got under blade and tore off

Edward from Dothan, Alabama

6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
731-07203
Removed old trail shield.
Installed new which is similar to placing a key in a key hole
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Plastic shield got into blades and tore it up

Steve from MANCHACA, Texas

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers
Parts Used:
731-07203
Put mower on a wood stool.
Pulled torn part out with provided groves
Installed new part using provided groves.
That\'s it.


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Trail shield broken.

Jim from OLD BRIDGE, New Jersey

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
731-07203
Replaced with the new one. No tools needed. Easy!
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Both trail guard shield and mulch recycler plug broke off

Steven from Dayton, Ohio

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
731-07203
The first thing I did was remove the remaining piece of the trail guard shield. The new one snapped easily into place. The next thing I did was turn the mower on edge (disconnecting the spark plug, of course) and using a paring knife I scraped away the built up grass from the bolt. Having done that I used the 3/8th nut driver (that cam e in the Milwaukee Accessory kit) and removed the mulch plug. The part that was broken fell away so I removed that and then I installed the new plug (it fell right into place) then I gave the bolt a couple of turns to get it started then I took the impact and tightened it back up. The man at my lawn mower repair shop instructed me on how to perform the repair. He told me how easy it was and he was right! The impact driver was a tremendous asset doing this repair. Remember: Safety first. Always disconnect the spark plug before starting ANY repair.
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Existing Trail sheild came loose and went under Lawn Mower and was shredded by mower blade.

Scott from Gibsonville, North Carolina

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
731-07203
Removed old shredded trail shield piece and installed new hard plastic trail shield piece in mower slots. It sort of locks itself in place after inserting in both slots. Luckily a quick and easy repair.
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The old Trail shield had come apart and fell off, need a new trail shield

Bonnie from Youngstown, Florida

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
731-07203
Simply slid new trail shield into place
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Trail shield separated into 2 pieces. Replaced the blade while I was at it.

Larry from Dallas, Texas

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
942-0741A, 731-07203
Removed the old trail shield and snapped the new one in place. Replaced the blade using a socket and a ratchet. Removed the spark plug wire before doing this.
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The shield come off and was run over by the mower

David from Cottondale, Florida

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
731-07203
Install the top edges into the slots in the mower deck
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Replacing trail shield

Bernice from San Antonio, Texas

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
731-07203
Insert both top edges to the holes on the lawn mower back bottom.
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Trail Shield broke

James from Hamburg, New York

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
731-07203
Popped into back of lawnmower
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP9103444
Manufacturer Part Number: 731-07203
Brand Model Number Description
Troy-Bilt 1153449 Lawn Mower - 1153449 - Push Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1153662 Lawn Mower - 1153662 - Walk Behind Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1153668 Lawn Mower - 1153668 - Self Propelled Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1153704 Lawn Mower - 1153704 - Self Propelled Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1153711 Lawn Mower - 1153711 - Self Propelled Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1153738 Lawn Mower - 1153738 - Walk Behind Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1153751 Lawn Mower - 1153751 - Push Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1153772 Lawn Mower - 1153772 - Self Propelled Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1153843 Lawn Mower - 1153843 - Push Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1153850 Lawn Mower - 1153850 - Push Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1154386 Lawn Mower - 1154386 - Self Propelled Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1154986 Lawn Mower - 1154986 - Push Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1157237 Lawn Mower - 1157237 - Push Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1159132 Lawn Mower - 1159132 - Walk Behind Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1159139 Lawn Mower - 1159139 - Walk Behind Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1159651 Lawn Mower - 1159651 - Walk Behind Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1170690 Lawn Mower - 1170690 - Walk Behind Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1171088 Lawn Mower - 1171088 - Walk Behind Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1171135 Lawn Mower - 1171135 - Walk Behind Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1171141 Lawn Mower - 1171141 - Walk Behind Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1171273 Lawn Mower - 1171273 - Walk Behind Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1171277 Lawn Mower - 1171277 - Self Propelled Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1171395 Lawn Mower - 1171395 - Self Propelled Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1172840 Lawn Mower - 1172840 - Walk Behind Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1173188 Lawn Mower - 1173188 - Walk Behind Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1173295 Lawn Mower - 1173295 - Self Propelled Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1173380 Lawn Mower - 1173380 - Self Propelled Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1173690 Lawn Mower - 1173690 - Walk Behind Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1173696 Lawn Mower - 1173696 - Walk Behind Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1173906 Lawn Mower - 1173906 - Self Propelled Mowers