What type of MTD do I have

[Scrubcadet10]

R u saying they started riviting model\SN plates since 98?

Nope. just saying alot of the I/C engines i've seen from the lat 90's or early 00's have the model info riveted on with tag.

 

[StarTech]

Mower looks to be a 300 or 500 series from the late 80's.

As the Briggs id tags I kinda wish they stick to the engraving method.. At least it is usually not lost as the metal tags and label are, But as with all methods there will be time they are not readable due to damage.

 

[Lister]

Where do I need to look for the numer on the engine?

HI I found the numbers on the engine : model 281707, type 0137 01, code 89022331

 

[Scrubcadet10]

The first two digits, 89, denote the year of manufacture. In this case it is 1989

The next two digits (02) are the month of the year, which is February
The following two digits (23) are the day of the month. In this case the 23rd
The final two digits designate the plant and assembly line. 31.

 

[StarTech]

Well that narrow to a 1000+ models. Brand of the MTD would narrow this some more.

https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/manufacturer/mtd