Part Location Diagram of 983-04216 MTD Shift Cont. Assembly, 7-Speed
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Shift Cont. Assembly, 7-Speed 983-04216

Manufactured by:
MTD
ERP Number:
ERP9189844
Part Number:
983-04216
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This part works with the following brands:
  • MTD
  • Yard Machines
  • Troy-Bilt
  • Yard Man
  • Craftsman
  • Bolens
  • Poulan
This part works with the following products:
  • Lawn Tractor
  • Lawn Mower
Part# 983-04216 replaces these:
683-04216, 731-05362, 983-04216,

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Speed control lever broke

jerry from smithsburg , Maryland

4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
983-04216
Removed the 2 screws holding the lever in the tractor turned the lever 1/2 turn to remove the rod and put new part on rod turned 1/2 turn while inserting the lever through the slot in the tractor and replaced the 2 screws done
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Gear selector handle broke on my 2009 mtd yardman .

Donnie from Sulphur, Oklahoma

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used:
983-04216
Removed the old one which was very easy, and replaced the new one from replacement parts, I always receive the right part ordered every time , Thanks again.
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Richard from Ocala, Florida

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
983-04216
Removed the old part, easy to get to and replace with the new one.
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Pully froze up and sheared the bolt.

Daniel from Semmes, Alabama

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Parts Used:
753-08171, 983-04216, 710-3144
Remove the main belt.
Drop the deck.
Slide it out from beneath the mower.
Replace the bolt, washer, thru the shaft and tighten the nut.
Reinstall the deck and belt and hop on.
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Craftsman LT1500 shift selector handle was broken

Clint from Elgin, Oklahoma

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Parts Used:
983-04216
Removed two screws, installed the new speed selector. Works fantastic. This was the only place I could find a replacement 7 speed selector handle for my 2011 Craftsman LT1500 lawn tractor.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP9189844
Manufacturer Part Number: 983-04216
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