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.