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MTD 412

The MTD 412 is a riding lawn mower produced by MTD from 1981 to 1982. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 1-speed belt-driven gear transmission with forward and reverse, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The mower has an open operator station and a mid PTO with an independent clutch operated by a manual idler pulley. Tires are sized 11.00x4.50 front and 13x5.00-6 rear. Attachments include a 30" mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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Power8 hp
Founded30" deck
Model412

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 412

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 190000
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement:318 cc (19.44 ci)
Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts:12

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

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

Production

Type:Riding lawn mower
Notes:The parts books also show a model 410 although it is not clear what the difference is between the 410 and 412.
Manufacturer:MTD
Years produced:1981 - 1982

Attachments

Type:mid-mount MTD
Blades:1-blade with manual lift
Mower deck:30" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width:30 inches (76 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:1 forward and reverse
Model:MTD 717-0223
Description:Forward-reverse gear transmission. A variable-speed pulley in controlled by a lever with five position settings.

Serial Numbers

1981:131-412A (model code)
1982:132-412A (model code)

Dimensions & Tires

Rear tire:13x5.00-6
Front tire:11.00x4.50

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:manual idler pulley
Location:Mid PTO