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MTD 497

MTD 497 tractor
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The MTD 497 is a lawn tractor produced from 1974 to 1980 by MTD. It features a 10 hp Briggs & Stratton 360cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It weighs 502 lbs and rides on 15x6.50 front and 18x8.50 rear tires. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck with a 2-blade manual lift and a cutting width of 38 inches. Original price was $799 in 1981.
MTD 497lawn tractorBriggs & Stratton engine10 hp3-speed transmission38 inch mower deck
Power10 hp
Founded38" deck
Model497

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 497

Power

Power (gross):10 hp (7.5 kW)

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 220707
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
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 V

Features

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

Dimensions

Weight:502 lbs (227 kg)
Rear tire:18x8.50
Front tire:15x6.50

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12 V

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
Manufacturer:MTD
Original price:799 USD in 1981
Production years:1974 - 1980

Attachments

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

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse
Model:Peerless 654

Serial Numbers

1974:134-497A
1975:135-497A
1976:136-497A
1977:137-497A
1978:138-497A
1979:139-497A
Location:Serial number tag on the rear fender, below the seat. Model codes are shown.