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Simplicity 4212H Technical Specifications

General Information

Tractor Model ................... Simplicity 4212H
Tractor Type ................... Lawn tractor
Manufacture Years ................... 1987-1989
Series ................... 4200
Fuel Type ................... Gasoline
Attachments ................... Mower Deck, Snow blower, Blade

Simplicity 4212H Engine Specs

Engine Model ................... Briggs and Stratton 281707
Engine Type ................... 4-cycle vertical-shaft single cylinder air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders ................... 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ................... 28.4 (465)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ................... 3.44 (87.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ................... 3.06 (78.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ................... 12.0 (8.9)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ................... 3600
Idle Speed, rpm ................... 1750
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ................... 24.8 (18.3)
Torque Speed, rpm ................... 2800
Fuel System ................... Carburetor
Governor Type ................... Mechanical
Lubrication System ................... Full pressure with oil filter
Air Cleaner Type ................... Foam
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ................... 0.030 (0.76)
Ignition Air Gap, in (mm) ................... 0.010-0.014 (0.25-0.35)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ................... 0.005-0.007 (0.13-0.18)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ................... 0.009-0.011 (0.23-0.28)
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 4212H Transmission

Transmission Type ................... Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ................... Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ................... 5.3 (8.5)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ................... 3.0 (4.8)

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 ................... 18x8.50-8

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ................... 45.5 (1155)
Length, in (mm) ................... 65.3 (1660)
Height, in (mm) ................... 39.3 (990)
Overall Width, in (mm) ................... 34.5 (870)
Ground Clearance (Front Axle), in (mm) ................... 9 (230)
Ground Clearance (Transmission), in (mm) ................... 5 (130)
Turning Radius, in (mm) ................... 24 (610)
Weight, lb (kg) ................... 445 (200)

Simplicity 4212H Attachments

36" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ................... 36 (910)
Overall Width, in (mm) ................... 41 (1040)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ................... 1.5-3.5 (40-90)
Cut Positions ................... 3
Deck Drive System ................... Belt driven
Lift System ................... Mechanical

36" Snowblower

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

Front Blade

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