Illustrated Parts Manual Spring / Summer Chore Performers MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No.
To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing an MTD Chore Performer. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product information available at the time of printing. Please be aware that this Illustrated Part’s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models. Components listed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models.
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Model Series 260 45 35 44 47 37 39 42 43 38 11 12 46 40 46 8 17 13 29 41 40 23 33 16 3 48 19 16 6 19 5 49 7 17 9 41 9 12 2 30 31 32 36 14 34 15 11 20 4 26 24 22 28 10 18 10 25 15 11 10 1 27 10 4 50 21
Model Series 260 Ref. Part Number Description Ref. Part Number Description 1 618-07086 Spindle Assembly 26 756-05108 Pulley, Idler, Trimmer 2 631-0096 Deflector Assembly, Trimmer 27 781-1020 Keeper Bracket, Front (incl. Deflector Flap and Hardware) 28 781-1028 Keeper Bracket, Idler 3 681-0159 Axle Assembly, Trimmer 29 782-9065 Hinge Clip, Trailshield 4 710-0805A Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.50 30 710-1823 Screw, HL, #12-16, .
Model Series 550 48 16 45 17 60 14 61 30 15b 31 9 25 22 33b 49 36 34a 50 16 12 38 40 65 A 18 33a 27 9 37 35 43a 18 24 1 36 73 67 46 13 34a 25 36 43b 34b 23 52 64 16 10 2 53 41 8 52 64 36 15a 31 25 56 58 66 35 36 67 40 33a 5 4 68 43b 34b 47 6 72 26 71 A 32 54 70 29 62a 6 28 63 20 A 32 54 26 69 19 3 21 39 42 44 62b †Trencher Kit 62 39 6 55 57 59 11 7 51 †If Equipped
Model Series 550 Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description 1 687-02022 Curb Height Adjustment Lever 37 736-0234 Flat Washer, .385 x 1.5 x .075 2 687-02585 Curb Height Adjuster Plate 38 736-0258 Flat Washer .385 x 1.0 x .135 † 3 687-02126 Blade Plate Assembly 39 936-04088 Flat Washer .635x1.24x.181 4 710-0191 Screw 3⁄8-24 40 936-0452 Bell Washer,.396 x 1.
Engine Model 5X65RU Air Cleaner 117 118 121 Ref.
5X65RU Carburetor 134 134 133 130 f k l 130 j c d e m 127 126 128 b i g 132 131 a h o n p q 129 r s 179 - Carburetor Kit u t v z w y x Ref. Part Number Description Ref.
5X65RU Crankcase 28 36 176 - Gasket Kit - Complete 177 - Gasket Kit -External 44 48 44 43 43 49 50 51 52 53 54 178 - Complete Engine 46 45 47 172 84 89 166 168 83 88 90 167 161 169 166 72 71 81 86 85 64 64 86 80 75 79 48 73 10 82 48 74
5X65RU Crankcase Ref. Part Number Description Ref.
5X65RU Crankshaft & Crankcase Cover 92 91 94 95 44 48 48 99 96 97 100 112 95 175 98 114 110 113 111 112 115 112 112 112 112 112 116 Ref. Description Ref.
5X65RU Flywheel & Shroud 3 1 26 2 2 2 27 6 15 15 18 16 19 19 Ref. Part Number 19 Description 20 25 24 21 Ref. Part Number Description 1 951-14396 Starter Recoil Assembly 19 750-05320 Engine Shroud Spacer 2 712-04290 Starter Acorn Nut 20 951-14442 Carbon Canister Assembly 3 731-07925 Starter Handle 21 951-14126 Carbon Canister 951-14400 Carbon Canister Filter 6 951-11721 Recoil Pulley & Spring Assembly 24 15 951-14397 Starter/Shroud Rear Stud M6×78.
5X65RU Cylinder Head 176 - Gasket Kit - Complete 177 - Gasket Kit -External 121 178 - Complete Engine 154 121 155 173 137 151 OPTIONAL 141 143 149 148 147 146 145 145 48 144 48 48 148 147 146 136 138 142 150 158 136 139 159 158 156 138 141 48 157 136 151 174 14 160 153 64 152 136 135 157 159
5X65RU Cylinder Head Ref. Part Number Description Ref. Part Number Description 48 710-04916 Bolt M6X14 Multi-Purpose 151 710-05094 Muffler Stud M6X95 135 951-14448 Cylinder Head Asm 151 951-10342 Muffler Stud Assembly (Incl.132,133,135,138-143, 152 951-14427 Muffler Gasket 145-149,152,156) 153 951-14428 Choke Temp Control Thermostat Cylinder Head Service Kit 154 951-14429 Muffler Assembly (Incl.
5X65RU Fuel Tank 57 63 64 56 55 58 68 67 69 65 48 70 68 Ref.
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Engine Model 1X65RU Air Cleaner 112 116 115 114 Ref.
1X65RU Carburetor 125 125 124 123 122 121 120 Ref.
1X65RU Crankcase 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 161 79 84 158 160 78 83 85 159 68 158 153 81 81 69 80 62 62 71 76 75 74 73 46 20 77 46 70
1X65RU Crankcase Ref. Part Number Description Ref.
1X65RU Crankshaft & Cover 87 86 89 46 94 42 91 92 46 97 93 98 107 109 107 110 107 107 107 107 107 111 Description Ref.
1X65RU Flywheel & Shroud 3 1 2 2 2 27 29 28 42 41 37 41 42 45 44 43 15 15 16 22 18 19 Ref. Part Number 19 19 Description 26 25 23 Ref. Part Number Description 1 951-14396 Starter Recoil Assembly 26 951-14127 Carbon Canister Filter Cap 2 712-04276 Starter Acorn Nut 27 712-04287 Flywheel Nut M14 3 731-07925 Starter Handle 28 951-14401 Flywheel 951-14402 Brake Assembly 15 951-14397 Starter/Shroud Rear Stud M6×78.
1X65RU Cylinder Head 116 116 144 145 143 142 146 127 128 142 147 152 149 151 150 148 129 132 130 132 131 150 127 127 126 133 140 141 138 139 46 139 46 46 46 24 138 137 136 136 137 135 127 134 149 151
1X65RU Cylinder Head Ref. Part Number Description Ref.
1X65RU Fuel Tank 55 54 61 56 53 60 66 64 65 63 62 46 Ref.
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Engine Model 1T65RUA Air Cleaner 92 97 1 Ref.
1T65RUA Carburetor 106 106 105 99 104 103 100 102 101 Ref.
1T65RUA Crankcase 26 27 22 23 25 39 40 26 43 24 41 25 42 64 65 139 63 141 66 142 54 53 140 139 56 61 59 134 25 30 60 55 58 25 62
1T65RUA Crankcase Ref. Part Number Description Ref.
1T65RUA Crankshaft & Cover 68 67 25 74 25 77 69 73 70 89 78 87 88 75 85 90 87 86 87 87 76 87 87 87 91 Ref. Description Ref.
1T65RUA Flywheel & Shroud 3 2 1 1 1 20 21 15 15 19 16 19 17 19 Ref.
1T65RUA Cylinder Head 1 1 125 126 133 124 127 130 123 128 109 123 108 131 129 110 113 113 112 114 121 122 120 120 25 34 119 118 117 117 25 107 115 25 25 108 108 111 119 118 116 132 108 131 130 132
1T65RUA Cylinder Head Ref. Part Number Description Ref.
1T65RUA Fuel Tank 44 45 46 47 49 51 51 Ref.
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