Parts for 12217 — MTD
We found 50 parts confirmed to fit the MTD 12217.
Compatibility table
| Part # | Part | Also fits | Reference price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1904572 | Troy-Bilt Hood W Decal | 5 models | $114.88 · Amazon |
| 92104036 | Oil Seal | 6 models | $19.16 · Amazon |
| 1904279 | Troy-Bilt Gear-Worm Ti | 6 models | $159.97 · Amazon |
| 75306459 | Service Kit | 7 models | $160.10 · Amazon |
| 1904278 | Troy-Bilt Worm Wheel Gear | 7 models | $139.25 · Amazon |
| 78604292A0638 | Bar;dpth | 9 models | $95.82 · Amazon |
| GW55048P | MTD Tiller Forward Drive Control Cable | 9 models | $49.71 · Amazon |
| 75305576 | Service Kit | 9 models | $357.40 · Amazon |
| GW55039 | Tiller Belt Guide | 9 models | $13.34 · Amazon |
| 95404089 | Tiller Drive Belt | 9 models | $31.12 · Amazon |
| GW55035 | Tiller Engine Pulley | 9 models | $38.98 · Amazon |
| 75604169 | Ace Idler Pulley | 10 models | $36.24 · Amazon |
| 786041040638 | Depth Drive Bar | 10 models | $52.42 · Amazon |
| 1904281 | Drive Shaft Assembly | 10 models | $183.71 · Amazon |
| 1916726 | Forward Guide | 10 models | $9.81 · Amazon |
| 686050080637 | HOLDER-TINE | 10 models | $113.76 · Amazon |
| 777S30649 | Label Tine | 10 models | $36.64 · Amazon |
| 1916724 | Reverse Spring | 10 models | $6.22 · Amazon |
| 68604077B | SHIELD ASM-T | 10 models | $238.25 · Amazon |
| 68604076A0638 | Shld Asm | 10 models | $114.88 · Amazon |
| 1916106001 | Tiller Drive Control Bar | 10 models | $69.69 · Amazon |
| 78604359 | Transmission Cover | 10 models | $35.62 · Amazon |
| 786040700637 | Bracket Mount Cover | 11 models | $62.20 · Amazon |
| 786040950637 | Guard-trns P | 11 models | $42.91 · Amazon |
| 749040840638 | Tiller Handle, Upper | 11 models | $109.13 · Amazon |
| 75305578 | Tiller Wheel Axle Service Kit | 11 models | $548.17 · Amazon |
| 686040650637 | Tine Holder | 11 models | $113.76 · Amazon |
| 91904013 | Transmission Housing | 11 models | $233.65 · Amazon |
| 73204081 | Troy-Bilt Guide-Belt | 11 models | $23.94 · Amazon |
| 686040660638 | Troy-Bilt Holder Asm:T | 11 models | $105.27 · Amazon |
| 71404059 | Troy-Bilt Key-Hi Pro . | 11 models | $12.46 · Amazon |
| 73204085 | Tiller Return Spring | 12 models | $44.71 · Amazon |
| 55037 | Troy-Bilt V-Belt | 12 models | $31.12 · Amazon |
| 55073 | Drag Bar-tuf | 14 models | $52.42 · Amazon |
| 73204185 | Tiller Forward Clutch Spring | 14 models | $8.80 · Amazon |
| 94604058 | Tiller Reverse Cable | 14 models | $66.10 · Amazon |
| 55048 | Troy-Bilt Cable | 14 models | $49.71 · Amazon |
| 71204054 | Lawn & Garden Equipment Hex Flange Nut | 15 models | $5.48 · Amazon |
| 68604077B0638 | Shield | 15 models | $224.56 · Amazon |
| 91704383 | Troy-Bilt Gear-Worm 30 | 15 models | $159.97 · Amazon |
| 1100799 | Troy-Bilt Hex Screw, 5/16-18 X 1-1 | 15 models | $7.86 · Amazon |
| 91704380 | Tiller Tine Input Sprocket Assembly | 16 models | $153.54 · Amazon |
| 92104229 | Tiller Gear Case Cover Gasket | 19 models | $15.91 · Amazon |
| 1916658 | Reverse Belt | 32 models | — · Amazon |
| 1916657 | Belt | 33 models | — · Amazon |
| 92104031 | Tiller Wheel Shaft Oil Seal | 43 models | $17.17 · Amazon |
| 95404091 | Belt-v Rev Drv 3 | 48 models | $27.09 · Amazon |
| 95404090 | Tiller Forward Drive Belt | 49 models | $28.56 · Amazon |
| 9711 | Troy-Bilt Bolt | 50 models | $270.50 · Amazon |
| 9552 | Troy-Bilt Screw | 57 models | $41.45 · Amazon |
Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.
Common failure areas on this model
The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.
General hardware and mounting parts
Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.
Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.
Parts in this group on 12217: 1904572 (Troy-Bilt Hood W Decal), 92104036 (Oil Seal), 1904279 (Troy-Bilt Gear-Worm Ti), 75306459 (Service Kit), 1904278 (Troy-Bilt Worm Wheel Gear), 78604292A0638 (Bar;dpth), GW55048P (MTD Tiller Forward Drive Control Cable), 75305576 (Service Kit), 786041040638 (Depth Drive Bar), 1904281 (Drive Shaft Assembly), 1916726 (Forward Guide), 686050080637 (HOLDER-TINE), 777S30649 (Label Tine), 68604076A0638 (Shld Asm), 1916106001 (Tiller Drive Control Bar), 786040950637 (Guard-trns P), 686040650637 (Tine Holder), 686040660638 (Troy-Bilt Holder Asm:T), 71404059 (Troy-Bilt Key-Hi Pro .), 55073 (Drag Bar-tuf), 94604058 (Tiller Reverse Cable), 55048 (Troy-Bilt Cable), 71204054 (Lawn & Garden Equipment Hex Flange Nut), 91704383 (Troy-Bilt Gear-Worm 30), 91704380 (Tiller Tine Input Sprocket Assembly), 92104031 (Tiller Wheel Shaft Oil Seal), 9711 (Troy-Bilt Bolt).
Drive system (belts, pulleys, motors)
Symptom: A drum or tub that won't turn, a burning-rubber smell, or a loud thump or squeal during a cycle.
Check: With power off, turn the drum or tub by hand -- resistance or grinding points to the motor or a bearing, and a cracked, glazed, or snapped belt is visible once the cabinet is open.
Parts in this group on 12217: GW55039 (Tiller Belt Guide), 95404089 (Tiller Drive Belt), GW55035 (Tiller Engine Pulley), 75604169 (Ace Idler Pulley), 73204081 (Troy-Bilt Guide-Belt), 55037 (Troy-Bilt V-Belt), 1916658 (Reverse Belt), 1916657 (Belt), 95404091 (Belt-v Rev Drv 3), 95404090 (Tiller Forward Drive Belt).
Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware
Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.
Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.
Parts in this group on 12217: 1916724 (Reverse Spring), 68604077B (SHIELD ASM-T), 78604359 (Transmission Cover), 786040700637 (Bracket Mount Cover), 749040840638 (Tiller Handle, Upper), 75305578 (Tiller Wheel Axle Service Kit), 91904013 (Transmission Housing), 73204085 (Tiller Return Spring), 73204185 (Tiller Forward Clutch Spring), 68604077B0638 (Shield), 1100799 (Troy-Bilt Hex Screw, 5/16-18 X 1-1), 9552 (Troy-Bilt Screw).
Door and drum seals
Symptom: A door or drum seal that has lost its grip, letting water or conditioned air escape past it.
Check: Inspect the seal for tears, flattening, or gaps, and check it against your model's part number before ordering.
Parts in this group on 12217: 92104229 (Tiller Gear Case Cover Gasket).
Before you buy
Match 12217 exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.
How to confirm this is your model
Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.
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