mtd lawn tractors 485
![]() | 1972 - 1981
Model year 1972-19761977-1981
Lawn tractor | 1972 - 1981 | Model year 1972-19761977-1981 | Lawn tractor |
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1972 - 1981 | ||||
Model year 1972-19761977-1981 | ||||
Lawn tractor | ||||
1972 - 1981 | |
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Model year 1972-19761977-1981 | |
Lawn tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | MTD |
Lawn tractor | |
Variants | |
|---|---|
480 | manual start |
485 | electric start |
MTD 485 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
MTD 485 Transmission | |
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1-speed CVT | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Front tire | 12.50x4.50-6 |
Rear tire | 16.00x6.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
MTD 485 attachments | |
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34" mid-mount mower deck | |
Attachment details ... |
485 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the seat. |
1971 | 131-485 (model code) |
1972 | 132-485 (model code) |
1973 | 133-485 (model code) |
1974 | 134-485A (model code) |
1975 | 135-485A (model code) |
1976 | 136-485A (model code) |
1977 | 137-485A (model code) |
1978 | 138-485A (model code) |
1979 | 139-485A (model code) |
1980 | 130-485A (model code) |
1981 | 131-485A (model code) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Riding Mower and Tractor Attachments published in 1971, by MTD | |
Riding Mower and Tractor Attachments published in 1972, by MTD | |
MTD Parts Microfiche (770-9101) published in 1974 | |
Parts and Service Information Manual (770-1737) published in 1982 |
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