Simplicity 16HP V-Twin manual Specifications, Engine, Transmission, Chassis, Controls

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Specifications

NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

ENGINE

14 HP & 16 HP Briggs & Stratton

Make

Briggs & Stratton

 

Model

VanguardrM

V-Twin

 

Horsepower

16 HP B 3600 rpm

 

Cylinder

2

 

 

BOR

2.68 in (68 mm)

 

Stroke

2.60 in (66 mm)

 

Displacement

29.3 Cu. in (480 cc)

 

Construction

Overhead Valve, Cast-Iron Sleeves,

Electrical System

Aluminum

Crankcase

 

12 Volt, 16

amp Alternator Regulated Battery

Capacity

340 Cold Cranking amps, 41

Min. Reserve

Ignition

Industrial Rated Starter Motor

Magnetron

Electronic Ignition

 

Air Cleaner

Ducted Paper Cartridge and

Foam

 

Pre-&a”er

 

 

Lubrication

Full Pressure Lube WI Oil Filter

Oil Capacity

56 Oz. w/Filter (1.7 L)

 

MUffk*

Quiet Compact, Low Back Pressure

16 HP Briggs & Stratton

 

Make

Briggs & Stratton

 

Model

Va”guardTM V-Twin

 

Horsepower

18 HP 0 3600 rpm

 

Cylinder

2

 

 

 

Bore

3.03 in (77 mm)

 

S t r o k e

2.64 in (67 mm)

 

Displacement

38 Cu. in (624 cc)

 

Construction

Overhead Valve, Cast-Iron Sleeves,

 

 

Aluminum

Crankcase

 

Electrical System

12 Volt, 16

amp Alternator Regulated Battery

 

Capacity

340 Cold Cranking amps, 41 Min. Reserve

 

 

Industrial Rated Starter Motor

 

Ignition

Magnetron

Electronic Ignition

 

Air Cleaner

Ducted Paper Cartridge and Foam

 

Lubrication

Full Pressure Lube WI Oil Filter

 

Oil Capacity

2 Quarts w/Filter (1.9 L)

 

MUfflfX

Quiet Compact, Low Back Pressure

 

16 HP Kohler

 

 

 

 

Make

Kohler

 

 

 

Model

Comma”dTM

CV16S

 

Horsepower

16 HP B 3600 rpm

 

Cylinder

1

 

 

 

Bore

3.55 in (90 mm)

-

Stroke

n.64 in (67 mm)

 

Displacement

26.0 Cu. in (426 cc)

 

Construction

Overhead Valve, Cast-& Sleeve,

 

 

A l u m i n u m C r a n k c a s e

 

 

12 Volt, 15 amp Alternator Regulated Battery

 

 

12 Volt, 340 Cold Cranking amps,

 

 

41 Min. Reserve Capacity

 

Ignition

High Energy

Electronic Ignition

 

Air Cleaner

Ducted Paper Cartridge and Foam

 

 

Pre-cleaner

 

 

 

Lubrication

Full Pressure Lube WI Oil Filter

 

Oil Capacity

2 Quarts w/Filter (1.9 L)

 

MUfflH

Quiet Compact, Low Back Pressure

TRANSMISSION:

TYPO

 

Tuff Torq K61

 

 

Hydrostatic

Pump

 

Variable Displacement Axial Piston

Motor

 

Fixed Displacement Reversible Axial Piston

Control

 

Single Lever Foot Pedal, Free-Wheeling

Hydraulic

Fluid

Lever for Manual Tractor Movement

low 30 Premium Engine Oil

 

 

External Oil Reservoir

Speeds

 

Forward: 0 - 5.6 MPH (0 - 9.0 km/h)

63 3400 rpm

Reverse: 0 - 3.2 MPH (0 - 4.8 km/h)

Differential

Bevel Gear with Controlled Traction

Axle Shaft

1 in

Continuous Torque

188R. Ibs.

output

 

 

Drawbar

Rating

251 Ibs.

Maximum

Weight

629 Ibs.

on Aa

 

 

CHASSIS:

Frame

Heavy Steel Channel - IO-12 Gauge

 

Power Take-Off Point: Front

 

Engine Mounting: Above Front Axle

 

Pivot Point Location: Front Axle

Rear Wheels

Tire Size: 20 x 8.00-S Turf Type

 

Pneumatic Inflation Pressure: 6-8 psi

 

(41-55 kPal

Front Axle

i-3/4 in x 3’i” 12 Ga. Fabricated Tube

F”,“t Wheels

Tire Size: 15 x 6.00-6

 

Pneumatic Inflation Pressure: 12-15 psi

Accessibility

(82-i 03 kPa)

Hood Tips Forward

seat

Type: Bucket, High Back w/Quick Adjust,

 

Spting Suspension

Turning Radius

Adjustable to Suit Different Size Operators

Inside Rear Tire: 16 in (40.6 cm)

Fuel Tank

Material: Non-Corrosive Polyethylene

 

Fuel Tank Gauge Built Into Filler Cap

 

Capacity: 4 Gallons (15.1 L)

CONTROLS:

Steering

15” (38 cm) Steering Wheel

 

 

System: Gear and Sector, 1.25 turns Lock to

Clutch/

Lock

 

Location: Riaht Front

 

Brake Pedal

Combinatio~Clut~h/Brake/Parki”g

Brake

Location

Pedal

 

Mower Lift Lwcr:~pight Side

 

 

PTO Clutch: Electric, Dash Mounted

Hydrostatic Control-Single Lever Foot Pedal

Ignition Key Switch: On Lower Dash Panel

Throttle Lever 0” Dash Panel and Choke

Knob On Lower Dash Panel

Light Switch: On Dash Panel

Separate Indicator Lights for Safety

Interlock Switch: Operator Present,

PTO Disengaged,

Low Oil Pressure Warning Light, Hourmeter

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16HP V-Twin specifications

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