MTD lawn tractors
MTD 400
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.
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) |