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Star Knob 5/​​16-18

Part Number: 720-04072A
MTDRyobiYard MachinesTroy-BiltBolensYard ManCraftsmanCub CadetHusky
Availability: 21 in stock
Price: $6.38
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*This part replaces obsolete part #: 720-04065, 09966, 753-04051, 9966, 720-0284 ((31ae6lhg705)), IH-62992-C1, YS-720-0241, IH-90476-C1, 406712, 720-04052, 01000382, 720-04072, 706-10488, 720-0284, 720-0241, 920-0284 and 920-0241.

Product Information
Description:
This is a genuine manufacturer sourced replacement knob. It is specially designed for use on a variety of walk-behind lawn mowers. This knob is generally used to secure the upper and lower handles of the mower. Replacing this part does not require any tools, this knob is secured with a carriage bolt which is sold separately. Please note, this star knob is sold individually.
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Compatibility

This part is compatible with the following machines:

Ryobi
MTD
11A-549W300 (2002) Push Walk-Behind Mower
11A-509W300 (2002) Push Walk-Behind Mower
11A-439W300 (2002) Push Walk-Behind Mower
11A-088A300 (2002) Push Walk-Behind Mower
11A-542Q (2009) Push Walk-Behind Mower
11A-542Q (2008) Push Walk-Behind Mower
11A-439W300 (2003) Push Walk-Behind Mower
11A-435E300 (2003) Push Walk-Behind Mower
11A-422Q713 (2007) Walk-Behind Mower
11A-436Q095 (2009) Walk-Behind Mower
11A-588Q795 (2005) Walk-Behind Mower
11A-589B795 (2006) Walk-Behind Mower
12A-26MY295 (2007) Walk-Behind Mower
12A-559Q795 (2006) Walk-Behind Mower
12A-989Q795 (2007) Walk-Behind Mower
12AV55DQ713 (2008) Walk-Behind Mower
31AM2N1B795 (2008) Snowblower
24A-6522D000 (2004) Push Leaf Blower
24A-652D700 (2005) Push Leaf Blower
24A-652G700 (2005-2) Push Leaf Blower
211-031-130 (1991) Tiller
250-586-013 (93930) (1990) Edger
250-586-019/823-101 (1990) Edger
251-586-013 (93930) (1991) Edger
251-586-019/823-101 (1991) Edger
TMO-37960 (1991) Edger
254-546-000 (1994) Edger
254-556-000 (1994) Edger
254-586-000 (1994) Edger
254-587B118 (1994) Edger
255-546-000 (1995) Edger
255-556-000 (1995) Edger
255-586-000 (1995) Edger
225-587B118 (1995) Edger
255-588-000 (1995) Edger
225-588B013 (1995) Edger
256-587-729 (1996) Edger
256-587B118 (1996) Edger
256-588-129 (1996) Edger
256-588B013 (93504) (1996) Edger
256-598-129 (1996) Edger
11A-08MB006 (2009) Lawn Mower
11A-41MB006 (2009) Lawn Mower
11A-50MB006 (2009) Lawn Mower
11A-54M9006 (2009) Lawn Mower
11A-54MC006 (2009) Lawn Mower
247-652C000 (1997) Blower
246-692-000 (1996) Blower
246-699-134 (930-792) (1996) Blower
245-692-000 (1995) Blower
245-699-134 (1995) Blower
244-692-000 (1994) Blower
244-692-135 (1994) Blower
244-693-000 (1994) Blower
243-692-000 (1993) Blower
243-692-032 (1993) Blower
243-692-054 (1993) Blower
243-692-134 (1993) Blower
243-692-135 (3Z811) (1993) Blower
243-692-205 (1993) Blower
242-692-000 (1992) Blower
242-692-054 (1992) Blower
242-692-134 (238-244) (1992) Blower
241-692-000 (1991) Blower
241-693-000 (1991) Blower
241695 (1991) Blower
241-692-134 (1991) Blower
240-692-000 (1990) Leaf Blower
240-693-000 (1990) Leaf Blower
240695 (1990) Leaf Blower
240-692-062 (95323) (1990) Leaf Blower
240-692-135 (1990) Leaf Blower
24695-9 (1989) Leaf Blower
249-692-000 (1989) Leaf Blower
249-693-000 (1989) Leaf Blower
249-692-122 (1989) Leaf Blower
24695-8 (1988) Blower
248-692-000 (1988) Leaf Blower
248-693-000 (1988) Leaf Blower
248-694-000 (1988) Leaf Blower
248-685-135 (3Z811-5) (1988) Leaf Blower
248-692-122 (1988) Leaf Blower
247-692-000 (1987) Leaf Blower
247-693-000 (1987) Leaf Blower
247-694-000 (1987) Leaf Blower
247-692-135 (3Z811) (1987) Leaf Blower
692 (1987) Leaf Blower
246-692-000 (1986) Blower
246-693-000 (1986) Blower
246-694-000 (1986) Blower
24695C (1986) Blower
24695S (1985) Blower
240-586-000 (1990) Edger
586-046 (1990) Edger
155-590-000 (1985) Lawn Tractor
251-586-000 (1991) Trimmer
11A-439W722 (2004) Lawn Mower
11A-439R004 (2008) Lawn Mower
11A-439S204 (2008) Lawn Mower
11A-544B004 (2008) Lawn Mower
11A-544K204 (2008) Lawn Mower
11A-439R004 (2009) Lawn Mower
11A-439S204 (2009) Lawn Mower
11A-544B004 (2009) Lawn Mower
11A-544K204 (2009) Lawn Mower
12A-288A300 (2002) Lawn Mower
12A-529B300 (2002) Lawn Mower
12A-529W300 (2002) Lawn Mower
12A-288A300 (2003) Lawn Mower
12A-289W722 (2004) Lawn Mower
12A-469W722 (2004) Lawn Mower
12A-469R004 (2008) Lawn Mower
12A-469S204 (2008) Lawn Mower
12A-529R004 (2008) Lawn Mower
12A-529S204 (2008) Lawn Mower
12A-469R004 (2009) Lawn Mower
12A-469S204 (2009) Lawn Mower
12A-529R004 (2009) Lawn Mower
12A-529S204 (2009) Lawn Mower
12AV569R004 (2009) Lawn Mower
12AV569S204 (2009) Lawn Mower
18A-182-704 (2009) Electric Mower
316E610E382 (1996) Snowblower
316E640F382 (1996) Snowblower
317E152-382 (1997) Snowblower
317E610E382 (1997) Snowblower
31AE152-382 (1998) Snowblower
31AE600E382 (1998) Snowblower
31AE640F382 (1998) Snowblower
31AE172-382 (1999) Snowblower
31AE600E382 (1999) Snowblower
31AE6C0F382 (1999) Snowblower
31AE600E300 (2003) Snowblower
31AE660G300 (2003) Snowblower
24695-7 (1987) Chipper
246-650-000 (1986) Chipper
24650C (1986) Chipper
245-650-000 (1985) Chipper
245-692-000 (1985) Chipper
245-693-000 (1985) Chipper
245-694-000 (1985) Chipper
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Repair Instructions: Submitted by Customers Like You
Tool Type:
Cultivator
Parts Used:
Locking Flange Nut - 712-04063
Screw-Hex Cap - 710-0805A
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 X 6.75 - 710-05211
Star Knob 5/16-18 - 720-04072A
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used:
Socket set, Wrench Set
The handle bolts were missing
1. Set rototiller handle to desired height.
2. Place the two screw-hex cap into the lower holes on the handle and secure with the locking flange nuts.
3. Tighten with socket set and combination wrench to gust snug fit.
4. Insert Carriage bolt into upper holes in the handle and lock the height adjuster into place with the square side of Carriage bolt.
5. Tighten Carriage bolt into locking hight adjuster with star knob until snug.
6. Recheck to ensure bolts are tighten and hight adjuster stayed to correct height.
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Tool Type:
Lawn Mower
Parts Used:
Cable Tie - 725-0157
Drive Cable 51.0 - 946-0711B
Star Knob 5/16-18 - 720-04072A
Repair Difficulty:
Medium
Time Spent Repairing:
30-60 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Pliers, Adjustable Wrench, none
drive cable, star knob and cable ties broke
my son in law fixed the mower which had been sitting for 2 years and it actually started and mowed great. very happy with the parts and service. would order from you guys again if i need too.
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Tool Type:
Lawn Mower
Parts Used:
Front Wheel (Yellow) - 634-04100A
Control Cable - 946-1113A
Star Knob 5/16-18 - 720-04072A
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
Front wheels needed replacing because rubber was gone. Replace star knobs on handle. Replace control cable.
1. Removed front wheels and replace with new wheels.
2. Removed nut and replaced with star knobs.
3. Removed old control cable and replaced with new cable.
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1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type:
Snowblower
Parts Used:
Star Knob 5/16-18 - 720-04072A
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used:
Old knobs were worn and not keeping the bracket stable.
Removed old knobs that actually are discontinued and replaced with updated parts. Simple, took about 5 minutes as the old knobs were on there pretty tight or else it was a 2 minute project.
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0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type:
Lawn Mower
Parts Used:
Curved Hd. Screw-5/16-18x2-1/2 - 710-1174
Star Knob 5/16-18 - 720-04072A
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver
Handle Broke
Replaced the knob and the bolt that hold the upper handle, very easy to do.
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