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Simplicity Sovereign 7016 Specifications

General Information

Tractor Model ................... Simplicity 7016
Tractor Type ................... Garden tractor
Manufacture Years ................... 1975-1979
Series ................... 7000
Fuel Type ................... Gasoline
Attachments ................... Mower Deck, Snow blower, Blade

Simplicity 7016 Engine Specs

Engine Model ................... Briggs and Stratton 326431
Engine Type ................... 4-cycle horizontal-shaft single cylinder air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders ................... 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ................... 32.4 (531)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ................... 3.56 (90.5)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ................... 3.25 (82.6)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ................... 16.0 (11.9)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ................... 3600
Idle Speed, rpm ................... 1200
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ................... 37.4 (27.7)
Torque Speed, rpm ................... 2700
Fuel System ................... Carburetor
Governor Type ................... Mechanical
Lubrication System ................... Full pressure with oil filter
Spark Plug ................... Champion CJ-8
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ................... 0.030 (0.76)
Ignition Point Gap, in (mm) ................... 0.020 (0.51)
Air Cleaner Type ................... Oiled foam
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ................... 0.007-0.009 (0.18-0.23)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ................... 0.017-0.019 (0.43-0.48)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ................... 3.0 (11.5)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................... 2.0 (1.9)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ................... 12
Charging System ................... Dual circuit alternator
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 7016 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

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ................... 48.1 (1200)
Length, in (mm) ................... 67 (1700)
Height (Steering Wheel), in (mm) ................... 39.3 (1000)
Height (Hood), in (mm) ................... 35.5 (900)
Overall Width, in (mm) ................... 37.5 (950)
Weight, lb (kg) ................... 775 (350)

Simplicity 7016 Attachments

42" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ................... 42 (1060)
Overall Width, in (mm) ................... 47.5 (1200)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ................... 1.6-3.1 (40-70)
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) ................... 63 (1595)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ................... 1.5-3.5 (40-90)
Cut Positions ................... 4
Deck Drive System ................... Belt driven
Lift System ................... Mechanical

42" Snowblower

Snowblower Type ................... Front-mount, 1-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