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MTD 490

MTD 490 tractor
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The MTD 490 is a lawn tractor produced by MTD from 1970 to 1971. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 1-speed belt-driven CVT transmission by Foote. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It uses mid PTO with an independent clutch. Tires are sized 12.50x4.50-6 front and 18.00x6.50-8 rear. Attachments include 34-inch and 38-inch mid-mount mower decks with 2 blades each. The 490 was advertised with a 38-inch deck in 1970 and a 34-inch deck in 1971 and later.
MTD 490lawn tractorBriggs & Stratton 8 hp engineCVT transmissionmower deck19701971
Power8 hp
Founded34/38" deck
Model490

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 490

Power

Clutch:manual
PTO type:independent
Power Take-off (PTO):Mid PTO

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 190000
Power:8 hp (6.0 kW)
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)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Rear tire:18.00x6.50-8
Front tire:12.50x4.50-6

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

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

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
Manufacturer:MTD
Years produced:1970 - 1971

Attachments

Notes:In 1970, the MTD 130-490 was advertised with a 38-inch deck. In 1971 and later it was advertised as a 34-inch deck.
34" mid-mount mower deck:34 inches (86 cm), 2-blade
38" mid-mount mower deck:38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade

Transmission

Type:belt-driven CVT
Gears:1 forward and reverse
Description:Variable-speed sheave pulley in front of a reversing gearbox.
Manufacturer:Foote

Serial Numbers

1970:-unknown-
1971:-unknown-
Location:Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the seat. Model codes shown in parentheses.