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MTD 496

MTD 496 tractor
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The MTD 496 is a lawn tractor produced by MTD from 1977 to 1980. It features a 10 hp Briggs & Stratton 360cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It rides on 15x6.00 front tires and 18x8.50 rear tires. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. Electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with negative ground.
MTD 496lawn tractorBriggs & Stratton engine10 hp3-speed transmission38 inch mower deck1977197819791980
Power10 hp
Founded38" deck
Model496

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 496

Engine

Brand:Briggs & Stratton
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel type:gasoline
Bore/Stroke:3.438x2.625 inches (87 x 67 mm)
Displacement:360 cc (21.97 ci)
Power (gross):10 hp (7.5 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:Lawn tractor
Years made:1977 - 1980
Manufacturer:MTD

Attachments

Type:mid-mount MTD
Blades:2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck:38" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width:38 inches (96 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse

Serial Numbers

1977:137-496A (model code)
1978:138-496A (model code)
1979:139-496A (model code)
1980:130-496A (model code)

Dimensions & Tires

Rear tire:18x8.50
Front tire:15x6.00