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Wheel Horse C-161 Technical Specs

General Information

Tractor Model .................... Wheel Horse C-161
Tractor Type .................... Garden tractor
Manufacture Years .................... 1978-1979
Series .................... C
Fuel Type .................... Gasoline
Attachments .................... Mower Deck, Snow Blower, Blade

Wheel Horse C161 Engine

Kohler Engine

Engine Model .................... Kohler K341AS
Engine Type .................... 4-Cycle single cylinder air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders .................... 1
Displacement, cu.in (L) .................... 35.9 (0.588)
Engine Bore, in (mm) .................... 3.75 (95.4)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) .................... 3.25 (82.6)
Maximum Horse Power, hp (kW) .................... 16.0 (12.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 3600
Crankshaft Alignment .................... Horizontal
Fuel System .................... Carburetor
Carburetor Model .................... Kohler/Walbro
Carburetor Type .................... Fixed main jet or adjustable main jet
Lubrication System .................... Splash type
Cooling System .................... Forced-air
Ignition System .................... Battery
Spark Plug Type .................... Champion RH10
Spark Plug Size, in (mm) .................... 0.553 (14.0)
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) .................... 0.0256 (0.65)
Breaker Point Gap (Nominal), in (mm) .................... 0.020 (0.50)
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) .................... 0.008-0.010 (0.20-0.25)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) .................... 0.017-0.019 (0.43-0.48)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 3.0 (11.5)
Oil Capacity, qt (L) .................... 2.26 (2.21)

Briggs Twin Engine

Engine Model .................... Briggs and Stratton 401407
Engine Type .................... 4-cycle twin cylinder horizontal shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders .................... 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) .................... 40.0 (655)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) .................... 3.44 (87.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) .................... 2.16 (55.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 16.0 (11.9)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 3600
Idle Speed, rpm .................... 1200-1400
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) .................... 34.8 (25.8)
Torque Speed, rpm .................... 2700
Fuel System Type .................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type .................... Float
Governor Type .................... Mechanical
Cylinder Bore Type .................... Cast iron sleeve
Lubrication System .................... Full pressure
Air Cleaner .................... Paper cartridge with a foam pre-cleaner
Cooling System .................... Forced air
Ignition System .................... Flywheel magneto
Spark Plug Type .................... Champion RJ-12, Autolite 308
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) .................... 0.03 (0.76)
Point Gap, in (mm) .................... 0.020 (0.51)
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) .................... 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) .................... 0.007-0.009 (0.18-0.23)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 3.0 (11.5)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 1.75 (1.70)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Starter Type .................... Electric
Number of Batteries .................... 1
Electric Ground .................... Negative

Power Take-Off

Front PTO Operational Type .................... Independent
Front PTO Clutch .................... Mechanical
Front PTO Speed, rpm .................... 3200

Wheel Horse C161 Transmission

Transmission Model .................... Wheel Horse
Transmission Type .................... Belt-driven gear
Gearbox Type .................... 6F/2R, Hi-Lo
Number of Forward Gears .................... 6
Number of Reverse Gears .................... 2
Oil Capacity, qts, (L) .................... 2.0 (1.9)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................... 5.5 (8.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................... 2.6 (4.2)

Transmission Model .................... Sundstrand
Transmission Type .................... Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears .................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears .................... Infinite
Oil Capacity, qts, (L) .................... 5.5 (5.2)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................... 6.3 (10.1)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................... 3.2 (5.1)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels .................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration .................... Front steer
Steering System .................... Manual
Front Tire Size .................... 16x6.50-8
Rear Tire Size .................... 23x8.50-12

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) .................... 45.5 (1150)
Length, in (mm) .................... 65 (1650)
Height, in (mm) .................... 41 (1040)
Overall Width, in (mm) .................... 36 (910)
Weight (Gear and Kohler Engine), lb (kg) .................... 600 (272)
Weight (Hydro and Kohler Engine), lb (kg) .................... 640 (290)
Weight (Gear and Briggs Twin Engine), lb (kg) .................... 565 (256)
Weight (Hydro and Briggs Twin Engine), lb (kg) .................... 605 (274)

Wheel Horse C161 Attachments

36" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type .................... Mid-mount, rear-discharge
Number of Blades .................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) .................... 36 (910)
Cutting Height, in (mm) .................... 1.25-3.25 (32-82)
Deck Drive .................... Belt
Lift System .................... Manual

42" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type .................... Mid-mount, right-discharge
Number of Blades .................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) .................... 42 (1060)
Cutting Height, in (mm) .................... 1.50-3.25 (32-82)
Deck Drive .................... Belt
Lift System .................... Manual

48" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type .................... Mid-mount, right-discharge
Number of Blades .................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) .................... 48 (1215)
Cutting Height, in (mm) .................... 1.5-4.0 (38-102)
Deck Drive .................... Belt
Lift System .................... Manual

42" Snowblower

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

Front Blade

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