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Bolens 1700 5017H Hydro Specifications

General Information

Tractor Model ................... Bolens 1700 5017H
Tractor Type ................... Garden tractor
Series ................... 5000
Manufacture Years ................... 1983-1985
Fuel Type ................... Gasoline
Attachments ................... Mower Deck, Snow Blower, Blade

Bolens 1700 5017H Engine

Engine Model ................... Kohler KT17QS
Engine Type ................... 4-Stroke gasoline twin-cylinder air-cooled
Number of Cylinders ................... 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ................... 42.2 (691)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ................... 3.13 (79.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ................... 2.75 (70.0)
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
Starter Type ................... Electric
Number of Batteries ................... 1
Battery Voltage, Volts ................... 12
Electric Ground ................... Negative

Power Take Off

PTO Operational Type ................... Independent
PTO Clutch ................... Electric
PTO Speed, rpm ................... 3300

Bolens 1700 Transmission

Transmission Model ................... Eaton 11
Transmission Type ................... Shaft-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ................... Infinite
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................... 8.0 (7.6)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ................... 6.8 (10.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ................... 3.5 (5.6)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ................... Front steer
Steering System ................... Manual
Brakes Type ................... Mechanical disc
Front Tire Size ................... 16x6.50-8
Rear Tire Size ................... 23x10.50-12

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ................... 47 (1190)
Length, in (mm) ................... 71 (1800)
Height, in (mm) ................... 44 (1110)
Overall Width, in (mm) ................... 40.5 (1020)
Weight, lb (kg) ................... 792 (360)

Bolens 1700 Attachments

42" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ................... 42 (1060)
Lift System ................... Hydraulic

48" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ................... 48 (1210)
Lift System ................... Hydraulic

42" Snowblower

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

46" Snowblower

Snowblower Type ................... Front-mount, two-stage
Clearing Width, in (mm) ................... 46 (1160)
Lift System ................... Mechanical

Front Blade

Blade Type ................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) ................... 54 (1370)
Lift System ................... Mechanical
Angle ................... Manual