MTD 490 Specifications - MTD 490 Specs

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1970 - 1971, Lawn tractor
Production
Manufacturer: MTD
Type: Lawn tractor
Mechanical
Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Steering: manual
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmission: 1-speed CVT
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO: independent
Clutch: manual
Dimensions & Tires
Front tire: 12.50x4.50-6
Rear tire: 18.00x6.50-8
490 Serial Numbers
Location: Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the seat. Model codes shown in parentheses.
Electrical
Ground: negative
Battery
Number: 1
Volts: 12
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1970 - 1971, Lawn tractor
Engine Detail
Briggs & Stratton 190000, gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement: 318 cc 19.44 ci
Bore/Stroke: 3.00x2.75 inches 76 x 70 mm
Power: 8 hp 6.0 kW
Starter: electric
Starter volts: 12
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1970 - 1971, Lawn tractor
Transmission
Transmission: Foote
Type: belt-driven CVT
Gears: 1 forward and reverse
Variable-speed sheave pulley in front of a reversing gearbox.
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1970 - 1971, Lawn tractor
MTD 490 Tires
Lawn/turf front: 12.50x4.50-6
Lawn/turf rear: 18.00x6.50-8
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1970 - 1971, Lawn tractor
Attachment overview
34" mid-mount mower deck, 38" mid-mount mower deck, 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" Mower deck
Type: mid-mount MTD, 2-blade
Cutting width: 34 inches 86 cm
38" Mower deck
Type: mid-mount MTD, 2-blade
Cutting width: 38 inches 96 cm