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Ford LGT-17 Technical Data

General Information

Tractor Model .................... Ford LGT17
Tractor Type .................... Garden tractor
Manufacture Years .................... 1983-1986
Fuel Type .................... Gasoline
Attachments .................... Mower Deck, Snow Blower, Blade

Ford LGT-17 Engine

Engine Model .................... Kohler KT17
Engine Type .................... 4-Stroke, gasoline, twin-cylinder air-cooled
Number of Cylinders .................... 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) .................... 42.2 (692)
Engine Bore, in (mm) .................... 3.13 (79.4)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) .................... 2.75 (69.8)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 17.0 (12.7)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 3600
Fuel System Type .................... Carburetor
Carburetor Model .................... Kohler
Carburetor Type .................... Side draft, adjustable jet
Fuel Pump .................... Mechanically operated
Governor Type .................... Mechanical
Lubrication System .................... Pressurized
Oil Pump .................... Rotor type
Spark Plug Type .................... Champion RBL15Y
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) .................... 0.025 (0.635)
Breaker Point Gap, in (mm) .................... 0.017-0.023 (0.432-0.580)
Thread Size, in (mm) .................... 0.55 (14.0)
Spark Plug Reach, in (mm) .................... 0.46 (11.7)
Intake Valve Clearance (Cold), in (mm) .................... 0.003-0.006 (0.076-0.152)
Exhaust Valve Clearance (Cold), in (mm) .................... 0.011-0.014 (0.278-0.354)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 3.5 (13.2)
Oil Capacity, qt (L) .................... 1.50 (1.42)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Charging System .................... Flywheel alternator
Charging System Rating, Amps .................... 15
Starter Type .................... Electric
Number of Batteries .................... 1
Battery Voltage, Volts .................... 12
Electric Ground .................... Negative

Power Take-Off

Front PTO Operational Type .................... Independent
Front PTO Clutch .................... Electric
Front PTO Speed, rpm .................... 3600

Ford LGT-17 Transmission

Transmission Type .................... Gear
Gearbox Type .................... 4F/1R
Number of Forward Gears .................... 4
Number of Reverse Gears .................... 1
Oil Capacity, qts, (L) .................... 2.0 (1.9)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................... 6.3 (10.1)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................... 2.7 (4.3)

Transmission Model .................... Eaton 11
Transmission Type .................... Shaft-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears .................... Infinite (2-ranges)
Number of Reverse Gears .................... Infinite (2-ranges)
Oil Capacity, qts, (L) .................... 6.0 (5.7)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................... 6.0 (9.7)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................... 2.5 (4.0)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels .................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration .................... Front steer
Steering System .................... Manual sector and pinion
Brakes Type .................... Manual caliper
Front Tire Size .................... 16x6.50-8
Rear Tire Size .................... 23x9.50-12

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) .................... 49 (1240)
Length, in (mm) .................... 73 (1850)
Height, in (mm) .................... 39.5 (1000)
Overall Width, in (mm) .................... 36.5 (920)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 10.6 (260)
Weight (Gear Transmission), lb (kg) .................... 605 (274)
Weight (Hydrostatic Transmission), lb (kg) .................... 673 (305)

Ford LGT-17 Attachments

42 inch Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type .................... Mid-mount, right-discharge
Number of Blades .................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) .................... 42 (1060)
Cutting Height, in (mm) .................... 1.5-3.5 (38-90)
Overall Width, in (mm) .................... 52 (1315)
Lift System .................... Manual

48 inch Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type .................... Mid-mount, right-discharge
Number of Blades .................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) .................... 48 (1215)
Cutting Height, in (mm) .................... 1.5-3.5 (38-90)
Overall Width, in (mm) .................... 60 (1520)
Lift System .................... Manual

42 inch Snowblower

Snowblower Type .................... Front-mount, single-stage
Clearing Width, in (mm) .................... 42 (1060)
Overall Width, in (mm) .................... 44 (1110)
Lift System .................... Manual

Front Blade

Blade Type .................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) .................... 48 (1215)
Lift Height, in (mm) .................... 7 (177)
Cutting Depth, in (mm) .................... 2 (51)
Lift System .................... Manual
Angle .................... Manual

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