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MTD 400

MTD 400 tractor
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The MTD 400 is a riding lawn mower produced by MTD from 1974 to 1982. It features a 5 hp Briggs & Stratton 206cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 1-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The mower has an open operator station and supports a 26" mid-mount mower deck attachment. The model 402 variant offers a variable speed drive pulley set with a control knob.
MTD 400riding lawn mowerBriggs & Stratton 5 hp engine1-speed transmission26 inch mower decklawn tractor specs
Power5 hp
Founded26" deck
Model400

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 400

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 130000
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:manual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:2.5625x2.4375 inches (65 x 62 mm)
Displacement:206 cc (12.57 ci)
Power (gross):5 hp (3.7 kW)
Starter volts:12

Variants

400:single speed
402:variable speed
R-50:similar White model

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Riding lawn mower
Manufacturer:MTD
Years produced:1974 - 1982

Attachments

Type:mid-mount MTD
Blades:1-blade
Mower deck:26" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width:26 inches (66 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:1 forward and reverse
Model:MTD 717-0223
Notes:Model 402 has a variable-speed drive pulley set with a control knob.

Serial Numbers

1974:134-400A (model code)
1975:135-400A (model code)
1976:136-400A (model code)
1977:137-400A (model code)
1978:138-400A (model code)
1979:139-400A (model code)
1980:130-400A (model code)
1981:131-400A (model code)
1982:132-400A (model code)