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Simplicity 6218 Technical Data

General Information

Tractor Model ................... Simplicity 6218
Tractor Type ................... Lawn tractor
Manufacture Years ................... 1981-1983
Series ................... 6200
Fuel Type ................... Gasoline
Attachments ................... Mower Deck, Snow blower, Blade

Simplicity 6218 Engine Specifications

Engine Model ................... Briggs and Stratton 422707
Engine Type ................... 4-cycle vertical-shaft L-head two cylinder air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders ................... 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ................... 40.0 (655)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ................... 3.44 (87.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ................... 2.28 (58.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ................... 18.0 (13.4)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ................... 3600
Idle Speed, rpm ................... 1400
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ................... 38.6 (28.6)
Torque Speed, rpm ................... 2600
Fuel System ................... Carburetor
Governor Type ................... Mechanical
Lubrication System ................... Full pressure with oil filter
Air Cleaner Type ................... Foam
Spark Plug Type ................... Champion RJ-12
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ................... 0.030 (0.76)
Ignition Point Gap, in (mm) ................... 0.020 (0.51)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ................... 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ................... 0.007-0.009 (0.18-0.23)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ................... 2.2 (8.3)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................... 1.5 (1.4)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ................... 12
Charging System Rating, Amps ................... 3
Starter Type ................... Electric
Number of Batteries ................... 1
Battery, AH ................... 39
Electric Ground ................... Negative

Power Take Off

PTO Operational Type ................... Independent
PTO Clutch ................... Mechanical
PTO Speed, rpm ................... 3600

Simplicity 6218 Transmission

Transmission Type ................... Tractomatic
Transmission Type ................... Belt-driven gear with mechanical variator (Lo-Hi)
Gearbox Type ................... 3F/1R
Number of Forward Gears ................... 3
Number of Reverse Gears ................... 1
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ................... 6.8 (10.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ................... 2.1 (3.4)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ................... Front steer
Steering System ................... Manual
Brakes Type ................... Mechanical disc
Front Tire Size ................... 15x6.00-6
Rear Tire Size ................... 23x10.50-12

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ................... 48.3 (1230)
Length, in (mm) ................... 67 (1695)
Height (Steering Wheel), in (mm) ................... 41.4 (1050)
Height (Hood), in (mm) ................... 35 (885)
Overall Width, in (mm) ................... 37 (840)
Turning Radius, in (mm) ................... 24 (610)
Weight (with 48" Mower), lb (kg) ................... 726 (329)
Weight (with 42" Mower), lb (kg) ................... 715 (325)

Simplicity 6218 Attachments

42" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ................... 42 (1060)
Overall Width, in (mm) ................... 57 (1440)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ................... 1.5-3.5 (40-90)
Cut Positions ................... 4
Deck Drive System ................... Belt driven
Lift System ................... Mechanical
Weight, lb (kg) ................... 112 (50)

48" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ................... 48 (1215)
Overall Width, in (mm) ................... 63 (1595)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ................... 1.5-3.5 (40-90)
Cut Positions ................... 4
Deck Drive System ................... Belt driven
Lift System ................... Mechanical
Weight, lb (kg) ................... 121 (54)

42" Snowblower

Snowblower Type ................... Front-mount, single-stage
Clearing Width, in (mm) ................... 42 (1060)
Lift System ................... Mechanical

Front Blade

Blade Type ................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) ................... 42 (1060)
Lift System ................... Mechanical
Angle ................... Manual