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

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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