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Wiong Nut 720-0279

Manufactured by:: MTD
ERP Number:: ERP9096328
Part Number:: 720-0279

Works with your model 12A-26MY002!

$6.88

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30 - 60 mins

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Works with your model 12A-26MY002!

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Product Description

This handle knob is an authentic OEM replacement part. It is customarily used in Ryobi and MTD lawn mowers. This knob is used to make adjustments to the upper handle of the lawn mower. This part is made of plastic and should be replaced if it comes off the machine. It is sold individually and requires no tools to install.

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Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:

MTD
Yard Machines
Craftsman
Cub Cadet
Troy-Bilt
Yard Man
Bolens
Murray
Husky
Ryobi
Snapper

This part works with the following products:

Lawn Mower
Snow Blower
Edger
Chipper Shredder
Trimmer
Leaf Blower / Vacuum
Lawn Tractor
Engine
Lawn Tractor Accessories

Part# 720-0279 replaces these:

01002925, 01003131, 1002925, 1003131, 1766537, 720-0279, 720-0279-CM, 720-0279P, 920-0279, GW-1766537,

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worked as expected

easy fix, arrived in reasonable timeframe

Guest - August 29, 2020

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My order arrived quickly! Parts were exactly what I needed and back in the grass!!

Guest - September 20, 2021

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Worked as described.

Arrived on time.

Dennis - May 14, 2024

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The lower handle of my mower broke where it connected to the mower itself as a result of having been bent and damaged.

John from Caldwell, Idaho

1 person found this instruction helpful.

Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:: 749-04435A, 714-0104, 720-0279, 710-0703

1. I took off the old lower handle. It is held on with handle knobs so it required only my hand to remove it.
2. Cut the zip ties holding cables to the lower handle
3. Took the upper handle off of the lower handle.
4. I replaced the lower handle then added the upper handle. Both handles are held on with cotter pins and h ... Read more

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Lawn mower drive cable needed to be replaced. And while I was order the cable, I went ahead and ordered a new rope guide and knob.

Bruce from Winston Salem, North Carolina

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.

Difficulty Level:: A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:: 30 - 60 mins
Tools:: Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used:: 946-04519B, 720-0279, 710-1205

1. Removed rear wheels
2. Removed under deck insert.
3. Detached cables
4. Insert new cable attachment
5. Insert mower cable in cable attachment
6. Ran new drive cable through mower deck
7. Attached drive cable to pulley system
8 Reattached under deck Insert
9 Reattached rear wheels

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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:

ERP Number: ERP9096328
Manufacturer Part Number: 720-0279

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