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MTD 490

The MTD 490 is a tractor produced by Mtd Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 318 cc 19.44 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: Foote.

Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Foote

Overview

MTD 490 tractor photo
1970 - 1971 Lawn tractor
Production
Manufacturer
MTD
Lawn tractor
MTD 490 Engine
8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
MTD 490 Transmission
1-speed CVT
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO
independent
Clutch
manual
Dimensions & Tires
Front tire
12.50x4.50-6
Rear tire
18.00x6.50-8
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
490 references literature
MTD Parts Microfiche (770-9101) published in 1974
The Leading Line '70 published in 1970, by MTD

Engine

Engine Detail — 318 cc / 19.44 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton 190000
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
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

Transmission

Transmission — Foote

Transmission
Foote
Type
belt-driven CVT
Gears
1 forward and reverse
Variable-speed sheave pulley in front of a reversing gearbox.

Dimensions

MTD 490 Tires
Lawn/turf front
12.50x4.50-6
Lawn/turf rear
18.00x6.50-8
Dimensions

Attachments

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.

Photos

MTD 490 tractor photo

MTD 490 tractor photo

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Mtd Lawn Tractors MTD 490.

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Mtd Lawn Tractors MTD 490 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Mtd Lawn Tractors MTD 490.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS

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