A Glossary of Terms for all MTD Lawn Mowers.

3 Position Manual Height Adjustment

The operator can adjust the cutting height to match grass conditions.

6 Speed Rear Internal Transmission

The rear wheel drive system provides convenient speed control and superior traction.

9 Position Fingertip Wheel Height Adjusters

The adjuster gives you plenty of choice on wheel height with practically no effort and absolutely no tools.

Caster Wheels

Castor wheels allow the operator to maneuver easily and cut close around trees and other landscape obstacles.

Deep Dome Deck

MTD's fully baffled deep dome deck produces finely cut clippings that recycle into rich nutrients for your lawn.

EFS - Environmentally Friendly System

Briggs & Stratton’s certified low emission engines and MTD’s high vacuum mulching decks & patented mulching blades help reduce harmful emissions by up to 70% - helping to keep our air clean.

Front Internal Transmission

Front wheel drive system provides easy maneuvering around obstacles without disengaging the drive.

Fully Baffled Steel Deck

The circular deck increases air flow to efficiently mulch or discharge grass.

Self-Starter™ System

EXCLUSIVE to MTD features a starting system that is as simple as pushing a button. Pull start the lawnmower once at the beginning of the season to prime the system and restarting is as simple as the press of a button. Start after start after start!

Single Lever Wheel Height Adjuster

The single lever allows the operator to adjust the cutting height with one motion by using just one lever.

Supreme Mulch™

The Triple Care System - mulching, rear bag and side discharge capabilities - provides the ultimate in mowing efficiency and versatility.

Tree Guard Edges

The lawn mower deck is formed so that the edges are flat to prevent damage to trees and shrubs.

Triple Care

For the ultimate in mowing options! Mulch, bag or side discharge your lawn clippings.