| Production | |
| Manufacturer | MTD |
| Lawn tractor | |
| MTD 470 Engines | |
| 7HP Briggs & Stratton 275cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
| 7HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
| MTD 470 Transmissions | |
| 3-speed gear | |
| 4-speed gear | |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Manual steering | |
| Mechanical band brakes | |
| Open operator station. |
| Photos | |
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| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Clutch | manual |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Weight | 452 lbs 205 kg |
| Front tire | 12.5x4.50-6 |
| Rear tire | 16.00x6.50 |
| MTD 470 attachments | |
| 30" mid-mount mower deck | |
| 34" mid-mount mower deck | |
| snowblower | |
| blade | |
| 470 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Model number plate on the right side of the instrument panel. |
| 1969 | 139-470 (model code) |
| 1970 | 130-470 (model code) |
| 1971 | 131-470 (model code) |
| 1972 | 132-470 (model code) |
| 1973 | 133-470 (model code) |
| 1974 | 134-470A (model code) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| Riding Mower and Tractor Attachments published in 1971, by MTD | |
| The Leading Line '70 published in 1970, by MTD | |
| Top Flite for '74 published in 1974, by MTD | |
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| Operating/Service Instructions 132-460, 132-465, 132-470, 132-475 (770-3546) published in 1972 | |
| Operating Instructions 139-470 (770-1892) published in 1969 | |
| MTD Parts Microfiche (770-9101) published in 1974 |
| Page information | |
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