MTD 26J User Manual

Illustrated Parts Manual

Printed In USA

Model Series 26J Mini Rider

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Form No. 769-09478

(November 08, 2013)

To The Owner

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing this lawn tractor. 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.

Table of Contents

Frame & Fender ....................................................... 4

Drive System ............................................................ 6

Seat & Electrical ....................................................... 8

Front End Steering ..................................................10

Pedal Controls ........................................................12

Components listed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be
applicable to all models. We reserve the right to change product
specifications, designs and equipment without notice and
without incurring obligation.

Throughout this manual, all references to right (RH) and left (LH)
are observed from the operating position.

Deck Lift ..................................................................13

24” Deck ..................................................................14

Engine Accessories B&S .........................................16

Wiring Harness Schematic ....................................17

Record Product Information

To ease in ordering replacement parts, please locate the model
plate on the equipment and record the information in the
provided area to the right. You can locate the model plate by
looking beneath the seat.

Model NuMber

Serial NuMber

Painted Parts

When ordering painted service parts, a four digit color suffix must be added to the part number (e.g. 783-XXXXX-0637).
Please refer to the table below for current color codes:

0637 Black

0709 Dark Green (Bolens, Yard-Man)

0662 Oyster Gray (MTD Gold)

0638 Red (Yard Machines, Huskee, Troy-Bilt, MTD)

0691 Black Jack (MTD Gold, MasterCut)

0674 Yellow (Yard-Man)

0650 Metallic Red (White Outdoor)

0629 Silver Flake (MTD Platinum)

04038 Day Orange (Daedong)

04033 Flint Mica (Troy-Bilt XP)

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Frame & Fender

6

9

7

10

4

8

17

14

16

18

1

2

14

7

5

3

4

20

12

19

14

15

13

4

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Frame & Fender

Ref.

No.

1 710-05073 Screw, 1/4-20 x .500

2 931-09604 Running Board

3 731- 08753A Running Board Plug

4 738-04184A Shoulder Screw, .368 X.113: 1/4-20

5 631- 05040 Column Cover

6 710-0924 Machine Screw, 1/4-20, 0.750

7 728-0199 Rivet, .3125

8 731- 09318 Drive Cover

9 731- 0939 8 Steering Column Cap

10 931- 0942 3 Fender

11 68 3 - 05015 Frame Assembly

12 6 83-05019 Column Assembly

13 710 -12 3 8 Hex Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .875

14 710 -1652 Tap Screw, 1/4-20, .625

15 912 - 042 9 Hex Locknut, 5/16-18

16 735- 05006 Bumper, .62 Dia. x .50

17 783-0716 8 Seat Pivot Bracket

18 783 - 08115 Seat Plate

19 783- 08260 De ck Lift Index Bracket

20 712- 0 4092 U-type Speed Nut, 1/4-20

Part No. Description

631-05038 Column Cover (MTD Red)

731- 09382 Steering Column Cap (MTD Red)

931-09396 Fender (MTD Red)

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Drive System

13

26

22

14
37

30

9

34

29

32

3

21

23

8

45

20

24

12

16

7

35

39

31

33

15

40

42

19

28

2

34

38

44

6

43

41

25

36

5

17

18

1

10

48

47

4

6

46

11

11

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