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    Apr 15, 2005, 06:05 PM
    Antique Riding Mower?
    :confused: I bought an old Montgomery Wards riding mower at an auction the other day, but I don't know what kind it is, the name was painted over. It is a Model ZYJ 48A. Does anyone know anything about it?
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    Apr 15, 2005, 09:02 PM
    I have no idea what kind etc it is, but if you can get up with a small engine shop they might help you. Have you tried searching the web around about it in specialty forums etc for just mowers, there's many around
    Sorry I can't help any more but if it's a engine problem, you get the engine #'s and not use the riders #'s unless needed
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    Apr 16, 2005, 07:33 AM
    :) I have tried quite a few sites, even tried writing to Montgomery Wards, but they did not keep any records when they went to catalog sales. The mower is just a seat and steering wheel on a mowing deck with a rear engine, if that would help. Looks like an early Simplicity but they say no. It does start, but seems to have a trick to start it up. If anyone else has any ideas I would be greatfull. :D
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    May 3, 2005, 04:33 PM
    Antique riding mower
    Maus
    I just saw your request for information regarding a Montgomery Wards riding
    Mower. I picked up serial no ZYJ1398 last summer. Mine is a MW 8 also
    Says transaxle 8 on the hood. The one I found is like new and still has all of its original paint. It is cream and gold If you think a picture would help, I can take
    One and send it to you. Mine is a small tractor with the engine in the front.
    Larry Dotson
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    Apr 7, 2006, 01:54 AM
    Hello I have the manual for model ZYJ 1398 A. If you would like a copy I could send it.
    Charles
    I am curious to see what dotson's MW looks like.
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    Jul 14, 2007, 06:27 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by dotson
    Maus
    I just saw your request for information regarding a Montgomery Wards riding
    mower. I picked up serial no ZYJ1398 last summer. Mine is a MW 8 also
    says transaxle 8 on the hood. The one I found is like new and still has all of its original paint. It is cream and gold If you think a picture would help, I can take
    one and send it to you. Mine is a small tractor with the engine in the front.
    Larry Dotson
    :confused: I'm puzzled Please Help me

    I recently(today ) got a weird old old old mower no name or anything but on the engine it has a model number v50 600c2e and a serial number I have no idea what it is but looks like a simplicity bradly or swisher and looks to be about 1910 or 1920 here is the serial number 6349 104533 by the way I would love to see some pics of yours if you don't care it sounds like mine kind of at least the setup [email protected]
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    Oct 23, 2007, 07:44 PM
    [QUOTE=MontgomeryWardFreak] I recently purchased a Montgomery Wards Riding Tractor Model # ZYJ-1439A Serial Number 47X-2224. This is a 42 inch deck side discharge model. I need an engine to deck belt and have no idea the size or part number. (It was missing off the tractor when purchased) Any help would be appreciated Thanks... Terry
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    Jul 21, 2009, 01:38 PM
    What you have is an Montgomery Ward riding lawnmower. There very reliable and most parts are universal. The usual problem I have is try to find mower deck blades. I do recommend to right down the part number when you do find the correct blades and by spares if you have a real hard time getting them.
    The serial number on my parts Montgomery wards is 27x - 1845
    I hope this helps you. :)
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    Jul 22, 2009, 07:16 AM

    Thanks for you input. I did get the parts I needed to fix my lawnmower and have since sold it. Terry
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