Total length is 53 inches. Conduit length is 40 inches. MTD has updated this part. It is now manufactured with a hook on the upper end. This replaces the old clamp style. If the control cable is broken, the lawn mower's self-propel feature won't work.
Genuine MTD 942-0741X Extreme blades features more cutting surface than standard blades. Creates finer mulch and when bagging, leaves fewer clippings on the turf.
Lawn mower blade adapter. If the lawn mower's blade isn't engaging properly, the blade adapter may be stripped. If the blade adapter is stripped, replace it.