Walk-behind mower · Cub Cadet SC 500 Z / SC 500 HW and others

Cub Cadet walk-behind mower parts: blades, drive belt, spark plug, air filter and fuel filter

Checked October 5, 2026 · From the manufacturer's operator's manual and parts list

Fits 13 models. Check yours is listed

Where a part differs, the row names the model.

  • 12ABC62J709 SC 500 Z · 21 in deck
  • 12ABC62J710 SC 500 Z
  • 12ABC6M5709 SC 500 Z
  • 12ABC6M5710 SC 500 Z
  • 12ABC6M5756 SC 500 Z
  • 12ABD22J710 SC 500 HW
  • 12ABD2M5710 SC 500 HW
  • 12ABD2M5756 SC 500 HW
  • 12ACC6M6710 SC 500 EZ
  • 12ACC6S6710 SC 500 EZ
  • 12AQC22J709 SC 500
  • 12AQD22J710 SC 500 HW
  • 12ARD2JZ710 SC 500 E · 21 in deck

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Parts for these 13 models

PartNumber and sizeBuy
Blade MTD 942-0741A part details Qty 1 Search Amazon for 942-0741A
Air filter10 of these models. Pick yours above Not confirmed
Air filter12AQC22J709, 12AQD22J710, 12ARD2JZ710 MTD 951-10298 Search Amazon for 951-10298
Spark plug12 of these models. Pick yours above MTD 951-14437 part details Search Amazon for 951-14437
Spark plug12ARD2JZ710 MTD 951-10292A part details Replaces 951-10292 Shop
Drive belt MTD 954-04282 part details Search Amazon for 954-04282
Fuel filter MTD 951-12296A part details Replaces 951-10358A, 951-12296, 751-12296 Search Amazon for 951-12296A
Grass bag MTD 964-05005 part details Search Amazon for 964-05005

Checked October 5, 2026 · 56 sources

Engine: MTD 5X65RU 12ABC62J709, 12ABC62J710 and 12ABD22J710

Spark plug
MTD 951-14437
Fuel filter
MTD 951-12296A

Engine: MTD 159 cc OHV vertical shaft 6 of these models

Spark plug
MTD 951-14437
Fuel filter
MTD 951-12296A

Engine: MTD 6X65RU 12ACC6S6710

Spark plug
MTD 951-14437
Fuel filter
MTD 951-12296A

Engine: MTD 5X65RU 12AQC22J709 and 12AQD22J710

Spark plug
MTD 951-14437
Air filter
MTD 951-10298
Fuel filter
MTD 951-12296A

Engine: MTD 2P70MU 12ARD2JZ710

Spark plug
MTD 951-10292A
Air filter
MTD 951-10298
Fuel filter
MTD 951-12296A

Other machines that use these parts (67)

Where these numbers come from (56 sources)

Every part number above is printed in at least two of these. Checked October 5, 2026. How we check parts.

  • Operator's manual 769-09324 · Cub Cadet LLC · October 16, 2013 (cubcadet.com lists revision 769-09324A for 12ABC62J709)
    Details

    Operator's Manual, Self Propelled Mower Models SC 500 Z / SC 500 EZ (Replacement Parts pages 22-23; model plate location page 2) (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2014
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 Z (12ABC62J709) 2014 IPL, Quick Reference: same blade, belt, plug, air filter and fuel filter; engine diagrams 5X65RU (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2015
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 Z (12ABC62J709) 2015 IPL, Quick Reference: blade 942-0741A, belt 954-04282, plug 951-14437, fuel filter 951-10358A; air filter 951-14632 (superseded to 951-14632A); engine diagrams 5X65RU (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2016
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 Z (12ABC62J709) 2016 IPL, Quick Reference: blade 942-0741A, 'Belt (Trans Drive)' 954-04282, plug 951-14437, fuel filter 951-10358A, air filter 951-14632, 'Grass Bag Only' 964-05005; no engine diagrams (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Maker's model page 773-05489 · Cub Cadet (MTD Products Inc) · 1/14
    Details

    Cub Cadet Signature Cut Series walk-behind mowers brochure (Printed in U.S.A. 1/14, (c) 2014), SC 500 z column: 159cc Cub Cadet OHV, Rear-wheel drive MySpeed Drive System, 21" steel, caster front (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Maker's model page · Cub Cadet LLC
    Details

    Cub Cadet prior-year model page 12ABC62J709 (description 'MOWER:159CC ENG 21 IN'; operator's manuals 769-09324A, 769-10147, 769-10957 and supplement 769-11006; 159cc engine manuals 769-08388D/E/F; parts manuals 769-09463, 769-10210) (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2014
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 Z (12ABC62J709) 2014 IPL, General Assembly: item 18 942-0741A 'Mulching Blade', item 31 'V-Belt' 954-04282, item 51 964-05005 'Grass Bag', 687-05069A-4021 '21" Deck' (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2015
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 Z (12ABC62J709) 2015 IPL, General Assembly SC500Z: item 51 964-05005 'Grass Bag' (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2016
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 Z (12ABC62J709) 2016 IPL, Grassbag Assembly: item 1 964-05005 'GRASSBAG ASSEMBLY' (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Operator's manual 769-09324A · Cub Cadet LLC · February 25, 2014
    Details

    Operator's Manual, Self Propelled Mower Models SC 500 Z/ SC 500 EZ (Replacement Parts pages 22-23: '942-0741A Mulching Blade', '964-05005 Grass Bag', '954-04282 Belt'; model plate page 2) (used for machine and part numbers, engine)

  • Operator's manual 769-10147 · Cub Cadet LLC · October 20, 2014
    Details

    Operator's Manual, Self Propelled Mower Models SC 500 z/ SC 500 ez (later edition; Replacement Parts pages 23-24: same blade, bag and belt) (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Operator's manual 769-11179 · Cub Cadet LLC · September 24, 2015
    Details

    Parts/Warranty Supplement, Self-Propelled RD Models SC 500 z, SC 500 ez, SC 500 ez +, SC 500 hw, SC 500 e + (Replacement Parts page 1: '951-14437 Spark Plug (SC 500 z, SC 500 ez, SC 500 hw)', '951-10358A Fuel Filter (...)', '942-0741A Mulching Blade', '964-05005 Grass Bag', '954-04282 Belt') (used for machine and part numbers, engine)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2014, 2015
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 Z (12ABC62J710) 2014 and 2015 IPLs, General Assembly: 942-0741A 'Mulching Blade', 954-04282 'V-Belt', 964-05005 'Grass Bag' (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2016
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 Z (12ABC62J710) 2016 IPL: Blade 942-0741A '21" BLADE (MULCH)', Drive 954-04282 'V-BELT 31.25', Grassbag Assembly 964-05005 'GRASSBAG ASSEMBLY' (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Maker's model page · Cub Cadet LLC
    Details

    Cub Cadet prior-year model page 12ABC62J710 (description 'MOWER:159CC ENG 21 IN'; manuals 769-09324A, 769-10147, 769-11172, supplement 769-11179, MTD 159cc engine manual 769-08388D/E/F; parts manuals 769-09463 (2014), 769-10210 (2015)) (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2017
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 Z (12ABC6M5709) 2017 IPL: Blade 942-0741A '21" BLADE (MULCH)'; Drive 954-04282 'V-BELT 31.25'; Grassbag 964-05005 'GRASSBAG ASSEMBLY'; Quick Reference: '954-04282 Belt (Trans Drive)', '942-0741A Blade', '964-05005 Grass Bag Only', '751-14437 Spark Plug' superseded to 951-14437, '751-15245 Air Filter' superseded to 951-15245, '751-12296 Fuel Filter' superseded to 951-12296A; Label Map 'LABEL-SHROUD SC 500 Z CUB CADET' (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Maker's model page · Cub Cadet LLC
    Details

    Cub Cadet model page 12ABC6M5709 ('SC 500 Z Cub Cadet Self-Propelled Lawn Mower'; 'MOWER:159CC ENG 21IN.'; manual 769-11172A, supplement 769-11179, MTD engine manual 769-10972B) (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2017
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 Z (12ABC6M5710) 2017 IPL: Blade item 4 942-0741A '21" BLADE (MULCH)'; Drive item 8 954-04282 'V-BELT 31.25'; Grassbag item 1 964-05005 'GRASSBAG ASSEMBLY'; Quick Reference agrees (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Maker's model page · Cub Cadet LLC
    Details

    Cub Cadet model page 12ABC6M5710 ('SC 500 Z Cub Cadet Self-Propelled Lawn Mower'; 'MOWER:159CC ENG 21IN.'; manual 769-11172A, supplement 769-11179, MTD engine manual 769-10972B) (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2016, 2017
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 Z (12ABC6M5756) 2016, 2017 IPLs: Blade 942-0741A '21" BLADE (MULCH)'; Drive 954-04282 'V-BELT 31.25'; Grassbag 964-05005 'GRASSBAG ASSEMBLY'; Quick Reference: '954-04282 Belt (Trans Drive)', '942-0741A Blade', '964-05005 Grass Bag Only', '751-14437 Spark Plug' superseded to 951-14437, '751-15245 Air Filter' superseded to 951-15245, '751-12296 Fuel Filter' superseded to 951-12296A; Label Map 'LABEL-SHROUD SC 500 Z CUB CADET' (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Maker's model page · Cub Cadet LLC
    Details

    Cub Cadet model page 12ABC6M5756 ('SC 500 Z Cub Cadet Self-Propelled Lawn Mower'; 'MOWER:159CC ENG 21IN.'; manual 769-11172A, supplement 769-11179, MTD engine manual 769-10972B) (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Operator's manual 769-10150 · Cub Cadet LLC · October 27, 2014
    Details

    Operator's Manual, Premium Drive Self Propelled Mower (Replacement Parts pages 20-21: '942-0741A Mulching Blade', '964-05005 Grass Bag', '954-04282 Belt', '951-14437 Spark Plug', '951-10358A Fuel Filter'; model plate page 2) (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Operator's manual 769-09255A · Cub Cadet LLC · February 25, 2014
    Details

    Operator's Manual, Premium Drive Self Propelled Mower (earlier edition; Replacement Parts pages 22-23: same blade, bag and belt) (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Operator's manual 769-11006 · Cub Cadet LLC · August 20, 2015
    Details

    Parts/Warranty Supplement, Self-Propelled RD Models SC 500 z, SC 500 ez, SC 500 ez +, SC 500 hw, SC 500 e + (Replacement Parts page 1: '951-14437 Spark Plug (SC 500 z, SC 500 ez, SC 500 hw)', '951-10358A Fuel Filter (...)', '951-10298 Air Cleaner Kit (...)', '942-0741A Mulching Blade', '964-05005 Grass Bag', '954-04282 Belt') (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2014, 2015
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 HW (12ABD22J710) 2014 and 2015 IPLs, General Assembly: 942-0741A 'Mulching Blade', 954-04282 'V-Belt', 964-05005 'Grass Bag' (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2016
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 HW (12ABD22J710) 2016 IPL: Blade 942-0741A '21" BLADE (MULCH)', Drive 954-04282 'V-BELT 31.25', Grassbag Assembly 964-05005 'GRASSBAG ASSEMBLY' (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Maker's model page · Cub Cadet LLC
    Details

    Cub Cadet prior-year model page 12ABD22J710 (description 'MOWER:159CC ENG 21 IN'; manuals 769-09255A, 769-10150, 769-10957, supplement 769-11006, MTD 159cc engine manual 769-08388D/E/F; parts manuals 769-09463 (2014), 769-10210 (2015)) (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2017
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 HW (12ABD2M5710) 2017 IPL: Blade item 4 942-0741A '21" BLADE (MULCH)'; Drive item 8 954-04282 'V-BELT 31.25'; Grassbag item 1 964-05005 'GRASSBAG ASSEMBLY'; Quick Reference agrees (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Maker's model page · Cub Cadet LLC
    Details

    Cub Cadet model page 12ABD2M5710 ('SC 500 HW Cub Cadet Self-Propelled Lawn Mower'; 'MOWER:159CC ENG 21IN.'; manual 769-11172A, supplement 769-11179, MTD engine manual 769-10972B) (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2017
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 HW (12ABD2M5756) 2017 IPL: Blade 942-0741A '21" BLADE (MULCH)'; Drive 954-04282 'V-BELT 31.25'; Grassbag 964-05005 'GRASSBAG ASSEMBLY'; Quick Reference: '954-04282 Belt (Trans Drive)', '942-0741A Blade', '964-05005 Grass Bag Only', '751-14437 Spark Plug' superseded to 951-14437, '751-15245 Air Filter' superseded to 951-15245, '751-12296 Fuel Filter' superseded to 951-12296A; Label Map 'LABEL-SHROUD SC 500 HW CUB CADET' (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Maker's model page · Cub Cadet LLC
    Details

    Cub Cadet model page 12ABD2M5756 ('SC 500 HW Cub Cadet Self-Propelled Lawn Mower'; 'MOWER:159CC ENG 21IN.'; manual 769-11172A, supplement 769-11179, MTD engine manual 769-10972B) (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2017
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 EZ (12ACC6M6710) 2017 IPL: Blade 942-0741A '21" BLADE (MULCH)'; Drive 954-04282 'V-BELT 31.25'; Grassbag 964-05005 'GRASSBAG ASSEMBLY'; Quick Reference: '954-04282 Belt (Trans Drive)', '942-0741A Blade', '964-05005 Grass Bag Only', '751-14437 Spark Plug' superseded to 951-14437, '751-15245 Air Filter' superseded to 951-15245, '751-12296 Fuel Filter' superseded to 951-12296A; Quick Reference also prints battery 725-04903 and charger 725-06121A (electric start) (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Maker's model page · Cub Cadet LLC
    Details

    Cub Cadet model page 12ACC6M6710 ('SC 500 EZ Cub Cadet Self-Propelled Lawn Mower'; 'MOWER:159CC ENG 21IN.'; manual 769-11172A, supplement 769-11179, MTD engine manual 769-10972B) (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2014, 2015
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 EZ (12ACC6S6710) 2014 and 2015 IPLs, General Assembly: 942-0741A 'Mulching Blade', 954-04282 'V-Belt', 964-05005 'Grass Bag' (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2016
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 EZ (12ACC6S6710) 2016 IPL: Blade 942-0741A '21" BLADE (MULCH)', Drive 954-04282 'V-BELT 31.25', Grassbag Assembly 964-05005 'GRASSBAG ASSEMBLY' (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Maker's model page · Cub Cadet LLC
    Details

    Cub Cadet prior-year model page 12ACC6S6710 (description 'MOWER:159CC ENG 21 IN'; manuals 769-09324, 769-10147, 769-11172, supplement 769-11179, MTD engine manuals 769-08388E/F and 769-08498E; parts manuals 769-09463 (2014), 769-10210 (2015)) (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Operator's manual 769-08332 · Cub Cadet LLC · November 28, 2012
    Details

    Operator's Manual, Self Propelled Mower Models SC 500, SC 500 E and SC 500 HW (Replacement Parts pages 23-24; model plate location page 2) (used for machine and part numbers, engine)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2013
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 (12AQC22J709) 2013 IPL (the plate's only catalog), General Assembly SC500 (12AQC22J): item 17 942-0741A 'Mulching Blade', item 49 954-04282 'V-Belt', item 70 964-05005 'Grass Bag', item 28 787-02002A '21" Deck' (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2013
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 (12AQC22J709) 2013 IPL, Quick Reference SC500: 942-0741A 'Blade', 954-04282 'Drive Belt (Trans)' (used for machine and part numbers, engine)

  • Maker's model page · MTD Products Limited
    Details

    Genuine Factory Parts (MTD, Canada) prior-year model page 12AQC22J709, SC 500 Cub Cadet Self-Propelled Lawn Mower (manual list includes operator's manual 769-08332) (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2013
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 HW (12AQD22J710) 2013 IPL (the plate's only catalog), General Assembly SC500HW: item 17 942-0741A 'Mulching Blade', item 49 954-04282 'V-Belt', item 70 964-05005 'Grass Bag', item 28 787-02002A '21" Deck' (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2013
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 HW (12AQD22J710) 2013 IPL, Quick Reference SC500HW: 942-0741A 'Blade', 954-04282 'Drive Belt (Trans)' (used for machine and part numbers, engine)

  • Maker's model page · Cub Cadet LLC
    Details

    Cub Cadet prior-year model page 12AQD22J710 (description 'MOWER:159CC ENG 21 IN'; manuals: operator's 769-08332, 159cc engine 769-08388, parts 769-08373) (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2013
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 E (12ARD2JZ710) 2013 IPL (the plate's only catalog), General Assembly SC500E (12ARD2ZJ): item 17 942-0741A 'Mulching Blade', item 49 954-04282 'V-Belt', item 70 964-05005 'Grass Bag', item 28 787-02003A '21" Deck' (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2013
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 E (12ARD2JZ710) 2013 IPL, Quick Reference SC500E: 942-0741A 'Blade', 954-04282 'Drive Belt (Trans)' (used for machine and part numbers, engine)

  • Maker's model page 773-05142 · Cub Cadet (MTD Products Inc) · 12/12
    Details

    Cub Cadet Signature Cut Series brochure (Printed in U.S.A. 12/12, (c) 2013), SC 500 e column: 173cc Cub Cadet OHV, Electric, Rear-drive variable 6-speed, Deck 21" steel (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Maker's model page · Cub Cadet LLC
    Details

    Cub Cadet prior-year model page 12ARD2JZ710 (manual list includes operator's manual 769-08332 and parts manual 769-08373) (used for machine and part numbers)

  • Operator's manual 769-08331 · Cub Cadet LLC · November 27, 2012
    Details

    Operator's Manual, Mower Model SC 100 (Replacement Parts page 19; model plate location page 2) (used for engine)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2013-2016 variants
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 100 (11A-A92J710) 2013 IPL: 5X65RU Cylinder Head (951-14437 'Spark Plug, F5RTC'), 5X65RU Fuel Tank (951-10358A 'Fuel Filter', superseded to 951-12296A), Quick Reference; same numbers on the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Quick Reference pages (used for engine)

  • Engine manual 769-12384 · MTD LLC · July 25, 2017
    Details

    Operator's Manual, 159 cc & 196 cc OHV Vertical Shaft Engine (Replacement Parts page 13: '951-14437 Spark Plug', '751-15245 Air Cleaner', '951-12296 Fuel Filter') (used for engine)

  • Engine manual 769-15770B · MTD LLC · January 30, 2019
    Details

    Operator's Manual, 159 cc & 196 cc OHV Vertical Shaft Engine (Replacement Parts page 13: '951-14437 Spark Plug', '751-15245 Air Cleaner', '951-12296 Fuel Filter') (later edition of the same manual) (used for engine)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2019, 2020
    Details

    Troy-Bilt TB300 XP (12AKO2MR766) 2019 and 2020 IPLs, Quick Reference: '951-14437 SPARK PLUG'; '951-12296 FUEL FILTER' superseded to 951-12296A (the 2021 Quick Reference prints 951-14437 and no fuel filter line) (used for engine)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2017-2021
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 100 HW (11A-B9M5710) 2017 to 2021 IPLs, Quick Reference: '751-14437 Spark Plug' superseded to 951-14437; '751-12296 Fuel Filter' superseded to 951-12296A (used for engine)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2014, 2015
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 EZ (12ACC6S6710) 2014 and 2015 IPLs: 6X65RU Cylinder Head item 152 951-14437 'Spark Plug/F5Rtc'; 6X65RU Fuel Tank item 71 951-10358A 'Fuel Filter' (superseded to 951-12296A); complete engine 952Z6X65RU; Quick Reference agrees (used for engine)

  • Parts list · PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL) · 2016
    Details

    Cub Cadet SC 500 EZ (12ACC6S6710) 2016 IPL, Quick Reference: 951-14437 'Spark Plug', 951-10358A 'Fuel Filter' (superseded to 951-12296A) (used for engine)

  • Engine manual 769-08388F · MTD LLC · December 7, 2015
    Details

    Operator's Manual, 159 cc OHV Vertical Shaft Engine, listed by troybilt.com for TB 270 ES 12AGA2S6766 (Replacement Parts page 17: '951-14437 Spark Plug', '951-14632 Air Filter', '951-10358A Fuel Filter') (used for engine)