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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Entry Level
Style
Lawn Tractor
Surface Area
Office Building, Farm, or Parks
Terrain
Hilly
Width
38 Cutting Inches
Engine
Briggs & Stratton Intek
- 17.5HP Briggs & Stratton Intek™ OHV Engine
- Provides powerful, efficient, and smooth operation
- Full pressure lubrication system with spin-on oil filter
- ReadyStart™ technology for easy, dependable turn-key ignition
- Advanced Debris Management
- Integrated particle and dust filtration system
- Deflects debris and keeps the engine clean for greater longevity
- Lever-Operated Hydrostatic Tuff Torq K46 Transmission
- Both speed and direction are managed using hand levers
- Provides the same smooth acceleration experienced in a vehicle
- 38-Inch, Stamped Steel 2-Blade Mower Deck
- Small deck size allows for better maneuvering in tight areas
- 6-position, hand-lever operated height-of-cut adjustment
- Manual PTO lever is located on the dash for easier accessibility
- The Perfect Cut
- Air Induction Technology provides a better cut and collection
- Improves grass lift by drawing air from above and below the deck
- Significantly reduces clumping and rowing- great for wet, thick grass
- Deck Washout Port
- Keep the grass clippings in the yard and out of your storage area
- Simply connect a garden hose to the mower deck and rinse away
- Reverse Operating System (ROS)
- Automatically disengages mower blades when in reverse
- Significantly reduces the chance of damage or personal injury
- Safety Switch
- Located on the underside of the seat and senses operator presence
- If the driver leaves the seat, the tractor is automatically powered down
- Balance & Stability
- Features a cast iron front axle and dual draglinks
- Provides better overall balance and a tighter turning radius
- Headlights Included
- Work safely in the early AM or late evening hours
- A must-have feature when the days get shorter, but the grass doesn't
- Comfort Comes Standard
- Adjustable sliding seat accommodates riders of all sizes
- Ergonomic steering wheel is positioned for operator comfort
California residents see
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
960 43 02-98
Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs & Stratton Intek
Starting System
12-Volt Key Start
Engine Cycle
4-Cycle
HP
17.5 HP
CC
500 CCs
Fuel Tank Size
1.5 Gallons
Engine Cylinders
1 Cylinder
Oil Filter
Yes
Low Oil Shutdown
No
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Motor
Battery Voltage
12 Volts
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Battery Included
Included
Overview
Weight
381 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Product Length
69 Inches
Product Width
40 up/49 down Inches
Product Height
41.5 Inches
Power Type
Gas
UPC
193028014767
Deck
Cutting Options
3-in-1 (Side-Discharge/Bag/Mulch)
Deck Material
13-Gauge
Spindle Material
Aluminum
Blades
2 Blades
Deck Positions
6 Positions
Deck Construction
Reinforced Stamped
Cutting Width
38 Inches
Cutting Height
1.5-4.0 Inches
Deck Lift System
Manual Hand Operated
Engagement
PTO Lever
Deck Drive
Belt
Number of Wheels
2 Wheels
Drive
Speeds
Variable
Maximum Speed
5.5 MPH
Maximum Reverse Speed
2.5 MPH
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheels
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic
Drive System
Hydrostatic
Accessories
Rear Bagger
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Seat Type
Mid Back
Hour Meter
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Arm Rests
Sold Separately
Front Bumper
Sold Separately
Mulcher Kit
Sold Separately
Headlights
Included
Washout Port
Yes
Wheels
Front Tire Size
15 x 6 Inch
Front Axle
Cast-Iron
Rear Tire Size
20 x 8 Inch
Tire Type
Pneumatic Wheels
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