MTD lawn tractors

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.

Power8 hp

Founded30" deck

Model412

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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.

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