Help! At my wits end - apology for veering off subject, but have been trying to post w/o success on my subject - I've been given a 1973 MTD 'Tradesman' 16 HP Br & Str riding mower, want to put it in srvc to schlrp trailers around - not mow - cannot locate any manuals, oper or repair - any suggestions?? THANX!

 

Good luck, they did not do you a favor getting it for free.
What does it need to get it running?
If it's motor parts your going to need the model and serial #'s off the motor.

 

Welcome to the forums.

Is there an ID plate on the tractor with a model number ?