Lawn Tractor · 1974Unverified
MTD 497
MTD 497 — Lawn tractor · 10 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
10 hp
Weight
227 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerMTDReference
Lawn tractorReference
Original price was $799 in 1981Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
10HP Briggs & Stratton 360cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Briggs & Stratton 220707Reference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement21.97 ciReference
Bore/Stroke87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)7.5 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
3-speed gearReference
TransmissionPeerless 654Reference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight227 kgReference
Front tire15x6.50Reference
Rear tire18x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front15x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear18x8.50Reference
Shipping weight227 kgReference
MTD 497 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
497 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number tag on the rear fender, below the seat. Model codes are shown.Reference
1974134-497AReference
1975135-497AReference
1976136-497AReference
1977137-497AReference
1978138-497AReference
1979139-497AReference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
38" Mower deck
Typemid-mount MTDReference
Type2-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width96 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.