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Sears Custom 8 Specifications

General Information

Tractor Model ...................... Sears Custom 8
Tractor Type ...................... Garden tractor
Manufacture Years ...................... 1971
Fuel Type ...................... Gasoline
Attachments ...................... Mower Deck, Blade and Snowblower

Sears Custom 8 Engine

Engine Model ...................... Tecumseh HH80
Engine Type ...................... 4-cycle L-head single-cylinder horizontal air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders ...................... 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ...................... 19.4 (317)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ...................... 3.00 (76.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 2.75 (70.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 8.0 (6.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 3600
Crankshaft Type ...................... Iron alloy
Cylinder Type ...................... Cast iron alloy
Fuel System Type ...................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ...................... Float, adjustable jet
Governor Type ...................... Mechanical
Fuel Filter ...................... Fine mesh molded into tank
Lubrication System ...................... Splash type
Air Cleaner ...................... Paper element
Cooling System ...................... Forced air
Ignition System ...................... Magneto with dust and moisture seal
Spark Plug Type ...................... Champion RJ8C
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.030 (0.762)
Fuel Tank Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 1.25 (4.7)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 0.60 (0.57)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ...................... 12
Starter Type ...................... Electric or Recoil
Number of Batteries ...................... 1
Electric Ground ...................... Negative

Sears Custom 8 Transmission

Transmission Type ...................... Belt-driven gear
Gearbox Type ...................... 6F/2R
Number of Forward Gears ...................... 6
Number of Reverse Gears ...................... 2
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 6.5 (10.5)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 2.5 (4.0)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ...................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ...................... Front steer
Steering System ...................... Manual
Front Tire Size ...................... 16x4.80-8
Rear Tire Size ...................... 22x7.50-12

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ...................... 43 (1090)
Length, in (mm) ...................... 62 (1570)
Height, in (mm) ...................... 35 (890)
Overall Width, in (mm) ...................... 33.3 (840)
Weight (Recoil Starter), lb (kg) ...................... 445 (201)
Weight (Electric Starter), lb (kg) ...................... 511 (231)

Sears Custom 8 Attachments

38" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 38 (960)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1.0-3.5 (25-89)
Deck Drive ...................... Belt
Lift System ...................... Mechanical
Weight, lb (kg) ...................... 87 (39)

34" Snow Blower

Snowblower Type ...................... Front-mount
Clearing Width, in (mm) ...................... 34 (860)
Lift System ...................... Mechanical
Weight, lb (kg) ...................... 151 (68)

Front Blade

Blade Type ...................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) ...................... 42 (1060)
Height, in (mm) ...................... 18 (450)
Lift System ...................... Mechanical
Angle ...................... Manual
Weight, lb (kg) ...................... 102 (46)