Parts for 12A568Q401 — MTD

We found 20 parts confirmed to fit the MTD 12A568Q401.

Compatibility table

All 20 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
6460876Throttle Housing5 models$40.81 · Amazon
7171492Lawn Mower Transmission Input Shaft8 models$34.98 · Amazon
7410672Flange Bearing9 models$5.79 · Amazon
7171534Gear Spur 149 models$9.35 · Amazon
6820030Idler Bracket9 models$6.45 · Amazon
9460960Lawn Mower Drive Control Cable9 models$70.85 · Amazon
75305922Lawn Mower Handle Bracket Kit9 models$149.68 · Amazon
7410699Needle Bearing9 models$9.40 · Amazon
6110105AYard-Man Output Shaft9 models$142.10 · Amazon
7470995A0637Catcher Frame10 models$153.14 · Amazon
7540465V- Belt26 models$36.54 · Amazon
7410124Bearing65 models$34.49 · Amazon
7210325MTD Lawn & Garden Equipment Plastic Plug66 models$8.00 · Amazon
7120397Wing Nut198 models$2.16 · Amazon
7420741Blade-21" Mu216 models$17.37 · Amazon
7470710Hinge Pin355 models$2.54 · Amazon
7101174Yard Machines Lawn & Garden Equipment Bolt378 models$12.96 · Amazon
7100703MTD Lawn & Garden Equipment Carriage Bolt397 models$7.62 · Amazon
7101205Yard Machines Lawn & Garden Equipment Guide Bolt550 models$5.92 · Amazon
7100599MTD Lawn Tractor Screw1,116 models$5.81 · 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.

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 12A-568Q401: 6460876 (Throttle Housing), 75305922 (Lawn Mower Handle Bracket Kit), 7470710 (Hinge Pin), 7100599 (MTD Lawn Tractor Screw).

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 12A-568Q401: 7171492 (Lawn Mower Transmission Input Shaft), 7410672 (Flange Bearing), 7171534 (Gear Spur 14), 9460960 (Lawn Mower Drive Control Cable), 7410699 (Needle Bearing), 6110105A (Yard-Man Output Shaft), 7470995A0637 (Catcher Frame), 7410124 (Bearing), 7210325 (MTD Lawn & Garden Equipment Plastic Plug), 7120397 (Wing Nut), 7420741 (Blade-21" Mu), 7101174 (Yard Machines Lawn & Garden Equipment Bolt), 7100703 (MTD Lawn & Garden Equipment Carriage Bolt), 7101205 (Yard Machines Lawn & Garden Equipment Guide 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 12A-568Q401: 6820030 (Idler Bracket), 7540465 (V- Belt).

Before you buy

Match 12A568Q401 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.

Still not sure?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.