1974 - 1980
1974 - 1980 |
Lawn tractor |
Production
Production |
Manufacturer | MTD |
Lawn tractor |
Original price was $799 in 1981 |
MTD 497 Engine
MTD 497 Engine |
10HP Briggs & Stratton 360cc 1-cyl gasoline |
Engine details ... |
1974 - 1980
Engine Detail
Engine Detail |
Briggs & Stratton 220707 |
gasoline |
1-cylinder |
air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 360 cc 21.97 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.438x2.625 inches 87 x 67 mm |
Power (gross) | 10 hp 7.5 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
MTD 497 Transmission
MTD 497 Transmission |
3-speed gear |
Transmission details ... |
1974 - 1980
Transmission
Transmission |
Transmission | Peerless 654 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Mechanical
Mechanical |
Two-wheel drive |
Manual steering |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires
Dimensions & Tires |
Weight | 502 lbs 227 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.50 |
Rear tire | 18x8.50 |
Full dimensions and tires ... |
1974 - 1980
MTD 497 Tires
MTD 497 Tires |
Lawn/turf front | 15x6.50 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50 |
Electrical
Electrical |
Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |