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AMF 1268

The AMF 1268 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1970 to 1971 by AMF in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. It features an 8 hp gasoline air-cooled engine with electric start and a 4-speed friction-disc transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear. The mower has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It rides on 11-4.00 front and 16-6.50 rear lawn/turf tires. The 1268 variant includes an electric start, while the 1266 variant has a recoil start. Attachments include a 30-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade. The electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery. Original price was $570 in 1970.
AMF 1268riding lawn mower8 hp enginefriction-disc transmission30 inch mower decklawn tractor specs
Power8 hp
Founded30" deck
Model1268

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for AMF 1268

Engine

Type:gasoline, air-cooled
Starter:electric
Power (gross):8 hp
Starter volts:12
Power (gross kW):6.0 kW

Overview

Type:Riding lawn mower
Built in:Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Original price:$570 in 1970
Production years:1970 - 1971

Variants

1266:recoil start
1268:electric start

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

References

Note:Publication contains known errors.
Reference 1:We think lawn mowers are for mowing. published in 1970, by AMF
Reference 2:Lawnmowers to take for granted published in 1971, by AMF

Attachments

Blade:1-blade
Mower deck:30" mid-mount AMF
Cutting width:30 inches
Cutting width cm:76 cm

Transmission

Type:friction-disc
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions & Tires

Rear tire:16-6.50
Front tire:11-4.00
Lawn/turf rear:16-6.50
Lawn/turf front:11-4.00