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John Deere 717 Zero Turn Mower Specs

John Deere 717 Engine

Engine Model ................ Kawasaki FH601V
Engine Type ................ 4-cycle V-Twin cylinder vertical shaft OHV air cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinder ................ 2
Cylinder Layout ................ 90 V-Twin
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ................ 41.2 (675)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ................ 2.96 (75.2)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ................ 2.99 (76.0)
Engine Power, Hp (kW) ................ 19.0 (14.2)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ................ 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) ................ 50.2 (37)
Torque Speed, rpm ................ 2400
Idle Speed, rpm ................ 1550
Compression Ratio ................ 8.1:1
Direction of Rotation ................ Counterclockwise (PTO Shaft)
Fuel System ................ Carburetor
Carburetor Type ................ Float with fixed main jet, twin barrel
Fuel Pump Type ................ Diaphragm type pulse pump
Governor Type ................ Mechanical
Lubrication System ................ Pressure feed by positive displacement pump
Oil Filter Type ................ Cartridge type full flow filter
Air Cleaner Type ................ Dual stage element, dry type
Cooling System ................ Forced air cooled
Ignition System ................ Flywheel magneto transistor type
Spark Plug ................ NGK BPR4ES
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ................ 0.029 (0.75)
Valve clearance (Intake), in (mm) ................ 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Valve clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) ................ 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ................ 7.8 (29.5)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................ 1.9 (1.8)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ................ 12
Charging System ................ Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ................ 13
Starting System ................ Electric starter
Battery, CCA ................ 235

Power Take Off

PTO Operational Type ................ Independent
PTO Clutch ................ Electro-magnetic
PTO Drive Type ................ Belt-driven

John Deere 717 Transmission

Transmission Model ................ Hydro-Gear BDP10A
Transmission Type ................ Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ................ Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ................ Infinite
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................ 3.5 (3.3)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ................ 8.5 (13.6)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ................ 4.0 (6.4)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ................ 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ................ Front steer
Steering System ................ Power
Front Tire Size ................ 13x5.00-6
Rear Tire Size ................ 23x9.50-12

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ................ 48 (1215)
Overall Length, in (mm) ................ 78 (1980)
Overall Heigth, in (mm) ................ 42 (1065)
Overall Width, in (mm) ................ 63.5 (1610)
Weight, lb (kg) ................ 1040 (470)

Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ................ Mid-mount
Cutting Width, in (mm) ................ 48 (1215)
Overall Width, in (mm) ................ 63.5 (1610)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ................ 1.5-4.5 (37-114)
Number of Blades ................ 3
Blade Engagement ................ Electric
Lift System ................ Manual