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Simplicity 7117 Technical Data

General Information

Tractor Model ................... Simplicity 7117
Tractor Type ................... Garden tractor
Manufacture Years ................... 1979-1986
Series ................... 7100
Fuel Type ................... Gasoline
Attachments ................... Mower Deck, Snow blower, Blade

Simplicity 7117 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 ................... Oil bathed internal flyweight
Lubrication ................... 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) ................... 3.0 (11.5)
Oil Capacity, qt (L) ................... 1.50 (1.42)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ................... 12
Charging System ................... Flywheel alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ................... 15
Starter Type ................... Electric
Number of Batteries ................... 1
Battery AH ................... 45
Electric Ground ................... Negative

Power Take Off

PTO Operational Type ................... Independent
PTO Clutch ................... Mechanical idler pulley
PTO Speed, rpm ................... 2200

Simplicity 7117 Transmission

Transmission Type ................... Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ................... Infinite
Oil Capacity, qt (L) ................... 3.0 (2.8)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ................... 7.0 (11.3)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ................... 4.0 (6.4)

Transmission Type ................... Sliding spur gear
Gearbox Type ................... 6F/2R, dual range (Hi-Lo) with V-belt drive
Number of Forward Gears ................... 6
Number of Reverse Gears ................... 2
Clutch Type ................... Idler pulley
Oil Capacity, qt (L) ................... 2.25 (2.13)
Maximum Forward Speed (Low), mph (kph) ................... 2.8 (4.5)
Maximum Forward Speed (High), mph (kph) ................... 6.1 (9.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed (Low), mph (kph) ................... 1.5 (2.4)
Maximum Reverse Speed (High), mph (kph) ................... 3.2 (5.1)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ................... Front steer
Steering System ................... Manual
Brakes Type ................... External band
Front Tire Size ................... 16x6.50-8
Rear Tire Size ................... 23x10.50-12
Front Tread, in (mm) ................... 30 (762)
Rear Tread, in (mm) ................... 27 (686)

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ................... 50.7 (1270)
Length, in (mm) ................... 70 (1780)
Height (Steering Wheel), in (mm) ................... 39.7 (1010)
Height (Hood), in (mm) ................... 35.7 (910)
Overall Width, in (mm) ................... 37 (960)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ................... 8 (205)
Turning Radius (Inside Rear Wheels), in (mm) ................... 32 (810)
Turning Radius (Outside Front Wheels), in (mm) ................... 85 (2150)
Weight, lb (kg) ................... 776 (352)

Simplicity 7117 Attachments

42" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ................... 42 (1060)
Overall Width, in (mm) ................... 55 (1400)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ................... 1.6-3.1 (40-80)
Transport Clearance, in (mm) ................... 3 (76)
Cut Positions ................... 4
Deck Drive System ................... Belt driven
Lift System ................... Mechanical

48" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ................... 48 (1215)
Overall Width, in (mm) ................... 61 (1550)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ................... 1.6-3.1 (40-80)
Transport Clearance, in (mm) ................... 3 (76)
Cut Positions ................... 4
Deck Drive System ................... Belt driven
Lift System ................... Mechanical

36" Snowblower

Snowblower Type ................... Front-mount, 1-stage
Clearing Width, in (mm) ................... 36 (910)
Lift System ................... Mechanical

Front Blade

Blade Type ................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) ................... 46 (1160)
Lift System ................... Mechanical
Angle ................... Manual