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MTD Model Number Decoder Lookup

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  
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3 A D 7 8 9 G 7 9 0  
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  
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  
Sequence unit was manufactured  
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.  
th  
The example was produced in 2005, month of October on the 27 day on production line 1, shift A (first) and was  
rd  
the 23 made.  
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