MTD MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION
997 and beyond
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WHOLE GOODS MODEL NUMBERS
Model examples:
Correct Format
13AM660F000
41AD725B034
11A-542Q711
12AV835Q711
31AE6GQ3711
24AD597D711
21A-634C711
Incorrect
Tractor
LT1842
TB525
Trimmer
Walk behinds
Self Propelled
Snow Thrower
Log Splitter
Tiller
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LS33T
Bronco
Note that the first 2 digits in the model number indicates the type of product, 11=walk behind,
2=self propelled, 13=lawn tractor, 14-garden tractor, 17=zero turn, 53=zero turn, 21-25=chore
performers (tillers, splitters, etc), 31=snow throwers, 41=handheld, 42=refurbished handheld,
5=refurbished handheld covered by Dixie Sales Company
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See Following Pages for More Information
Model Numbering System
Customer Number:063 Lowes Troy-bilt,
01 Yardman, 790 White,etc
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Deck Size See Below
Style (Hood/Grill)
Transmission – See Below For Explanations
Frame Size
Engine Number / Letter
Sales Indicator
Product type: 11=push mowers 12=self propelled mowers
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3=lawn tractor 14=garden tractor 21=tillers 24=chipper shedders / vacs
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1=snow throwers 41=hand held products
Transmissions – 1 = CVT Pedal Drive, 2 = Hydro Pedal Drive,
-8 = Variable Speed Selector, 9 = Lever Controlled Hydro.
Deck Sizes – F= 38, G= 42, H = 46, P = 50, K= 54, S = 42 (staggered), T = 46 twin blade
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Model Number
MTD will be in the Sears stores under the Craftsman name. If it
says Craftsman, only a Sears service center can perform warranty.
TORO
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Model numbers that end with 744 are made for Toro
Do not attempt warranty on these units
Only Toro dealers can do warranty
The exception is on Hydro-Gear transaxles
Current Handheld Model Numbers
Finished Goods – Codes 21, 41, 42, 49
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1 B Z 8 8 A R 0 7 7
Customer Number
Packing Code ( two pack with case)
Unique / Sequential Item Identifier = Marketing
Product Type Code Z=Electric Product
Major Version / Iteration (A,B,C,) (A=LA, B=Taiwan etc)
Finished Goods / Model Type Hand-held products)
1 = Tillers, 41 = Handheld, 42 = Reconditioned , 49 = Accessories
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Current Serial Numbers
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L 2 1 6 C 2 0 0 0 1
Assembly line which manufactured unit
Plant where unit was manufactured
Year unit was manufactured 6 = 2006
Day of the month unit was manufactured
Month of the year unit was manufactured
Lot / engineering level. Changes when a major part changes
ENGINE MODEL NUMBERS
MTD 4 cycle engines used on mowers, snow throwers, tillers, etc.
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wheeled goods, not hand held equipment)
Examples: 1P61MUA, 1P65FH,
Key to reading number sequence. Example 1P61MUA
Position 1 indicates starter type, recoil, electric, etc. Example is recoil
Position 2 indicates style of engine, vertical or horizontal, example P =vertical single cylinder
Positions 3 and 4 indicates the engine bore in mm., example 61mm
Position 5 indicates the type of product and or shaft length, example M=mower long shaft
Position 6 indicates the EPA compliance, example U=50 state compliance USA
Position 7 (if present) indicates a change or revision from the original engine
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERS
For MTD 4 Cycle Engines used on mowers, snow throwers, tillers, etc.
(Wheeled goods, not hand held equipment)
Serial numbers for engines, 12 digits required, no exceptions (required on any and all engine no charge request (
keys, covers, oil plugs, primers, etc). Format is NNNNNNNLNNNN
Example:
0510271A0023
Key to reading the number sequence
Positions 1 and 2 are the year. Example of 05 indicates 2005
Positions 3 and 4 are the month. Example of 10 indicates October.
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Positions 5 and 6 are the day of the month. Example of 27 is the 27 day.
Positions 7 and 8 are the production line and shift. Example 1A indicates line 1, first
shift (1 being line, A being the shift).
Positions 9, 10, 11, and 12 are the running number for the given line and shift.
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The example was produced in 2005, month of October on the 27 day on production line 1, shift A (first) and was
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the 23 made.
