Easy
15-30 minutes
This is an authentic OEM sourced replacement part that is specially produced for use with walk-behind lawn mowers. It is mounted to the back of the mower deck to prevent the grass from being expelled out of it. This part is made from durable plastic and it is sold individually. Please note the hardware to secure this trailshield is sold separately.
Trailshield-400 Se 731-05642A
OEM part for: MTD
Part Number: 731-05642A
$28.83
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This Trailshield-400 Se will fit the following 1113 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Bolens
- Craftsman
- Cub Cadet
- Husky
- MTD
- Troy-Bilt
- Yard Machines
- Yard Man
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower
This part replaces obsolete part #: 731-05642
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Easy to replace…thank you for the recommendation.
This was a good purchase. The part was exactly as ordered and easy to replace. The delivery time was fair.
Jose -
May 19, 2023
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Thanks. Fit perfet
Arrived and is perfect
Guest -
April 14, 2021
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Easy repair, great web site
Parts arrived great condition and fit perfectly. Thanks
Guest -
May 29, 2020
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My mower
Parts came a couple of days early and they were exactly what I ordered. Parts work great!
Guest -
October 8, 2019
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Exact replacement
Using the parts diagram was very easy. Ordered and received the part and the quality was excellent and fit perfectly.
Steve -
July 10, 2019
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Drive belt replace, drive wheels replaced, trail shield replaced
howard - August 21, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Removed the mower blade,remove belt shield, removed belt and installed new belt ,compress spring to install the new belt, removed wheel nuts to remove and install new drive wheels. Then put trail shield on which was very easy. Slips on in grooves when you remove the old one.
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Trail shield worn out.
Thomas - September 15, 2016
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Parts Used
1. Turn mower on it's side, Carb. up of course.
2. Bend shield slightly [It is flexible.] and it comes right off.
3. Bend new shield slightly and fit it in to the two holes.
4. This will save your ankles and your dog! PapaTom
2. Bend shield slightly [It is flexible.] and it comes right off.
3. Bend new shield slightly and fit it in to the two holes.
4. This will save your ankles and your dog! PapaTom
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The tail guard broke so I needed to replace it
Angela - June 19, 2016
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Power Drill, Heavy duty scissors
Parts Used
The replacement part did not fit exactly, it was almost identical but not exactly, I had to drill some holes in it and then when I could not get the clips off of the mower to clip the guard onto the mower, I just cut the guard over more and slid it through the clips. So far it is working great.
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