Part Location Diagram of 712-04222 MTD Nut-square 1/4-20
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Nut-square 1/4-20 712-04222

Manufactured by:
MTD
ERP Number:
ERP9093635
Part Number:
712-04222
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It is an authentic high quality piece of hardware commonly utilized on walk behind lawn mowers. This nut is supplied directly from original equipment manufacturer. It is generally used to secure the trail shield. Please note, this metal square nut is sold individually.

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This part works with the following brands:
  • MTD
  • Craftsman
  • Cub Cadet
  • Troy-Bilt
  • Yard Machines
  • Yard Man
  • Murray
  • Bolens
  • Snapper
  • Husky
This part works with the following products:
  • Lawn Mower
  • Lawn Tractor Accessories
Part# 712-04222 replaces these:
  • 712-04222
  • 712-04222-CM

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Does the nut come with the wing bolt handle?I ordered the wing bolt but there wasn't a nut. What size is the nut
Jerry For model number Tb130 - October 16, 2022

Hello Jerry, Thank you for your inquiry. We have researched the model number you have provided and show the nut is available separately as part# 712-04222. The nut is 1/?4-20. We hope this helps.

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October 16, 2022

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My mower broke the hieght adjuster and I lost one of my wing nuts from all the vibation.

Juventino from NEWARK, Delaware

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
I replaced the front axle and the height adjuster. Replaced the wing nut and the discharge chute. I propped the mower up and removed the wheels. Then, removed the axle and the height adjuster. Then, replaced all parts.
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Lawn mower handle broke

John from Knoxville, Tennessee

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Wrench set
The upper handle broke on one side just above the bolts that attached it to the lower handle and I had lost a nut and wing knob that holds the handle in place on the case. Completed the following steps:

1. Cut the wire tie holding the throttle safety cable
2. Removed the bolts in the handle
3. Removed the broken h andle
4. Removed the throttle safety handle
5. Removed the starter pull cord
6. Attached the starter pull cord to the new handle
7. Attached the throttle safety handle to the new handle
8. Attached the new handle with the bolts
9. Replaced the new wire tire on the handle to hold the throttle safety cable
10. Replaced the lost nut and wing knob to the base of the handle on the mower case
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Missing nut & wing knob due to vibrating off lower mower arm for 625 series (2011) Yard-Man

Trevor from Manchester, Tennessee

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
720-05066A, 712-04222
Easy peasy...my model wasn\'t even listed for these parts, but they looked the same, and they were identical for a Yard-man 625 series push mower (2011).
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the 1/4 square nut and bolt vibrated loose, came apart and fell out

Wesley from Port Neches, TX, Texas

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers
Parts Used:
720-05067A, 712-04222
bought another 1/4 square nut and bolt. inserted square nut into slot. line up with the hole in the handle and screw the bolt in snugly. do not over tighten. check periodically
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Replaced front axle assembly after worn axle would not retain height adjustment

Joseph from Weirton, West Virginia

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Wrench set
Removed worn axle,height adjustment plate, and front cover, and replaced with new parts. Fit perfectly. Easy fix.
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replace lost bolt

Robert from Broaddus, Texas

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
712-04222
inset bolt
tight up
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP9093635
Manufacturer Part Number: 712-04222
Brand Model Number Description
Troy-Bilt 1153449 Lawn Mower - 1153449 - Push 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 1154386 Lawn Mower - 1154386 - Self Propelled Mowers
Troy-Bilt 1154986 Lawn Mower - 1154986 - Push 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 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
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