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Homelite RM-7

The Homelite RM-7 is a lawn tractor produced from 1972 to 1976 by Homelite, a part of Textron. It features a 7 hp Briggs & Stratton 275cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. The tractor has a wheelbase of 44 inches, weighs 270 lbs, and uses 11x4.00-5 front tires and 16x6.50-8 rear tires. It includes a 30" mid-mount mower deck attachment with a manual lift and adjustable cutting height. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground and a 3 amp charging system.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Homelite RM-7

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 170707
Cooling:air-cooled
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:0.75 gal (2.8 L)
Air cleaner:oiled foam
Bore/Stroke:3.00x2.375 inches (76 x 60 mm)
Displacement:275 cc (16.79 ci)
Power (gross):7 hp (5.2 kW)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Width:30 inches (76 cm)
Length:57.125 inches (145 cm)
Weight:270 lbs (122 kg)
Rear tire:16x6.50-8
Wheelbase:44 inches (111 cm)
Front tire:11x4.00-5
Rear tread:23.5 inches (59 cm)
Front tread:22 inches (55 cm)
Height (hood):28.75 inches (73 cm)
Clearance (rear axle):4.5 inches (11 cm)
Clearance (front axle):8 inches (20 cm)
Height (steering wheel):34.75 inches (88 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:3

Production

Category:Lawn tractor
Years made:1972 - 1976
Manufacturer:Homelite (a part of Textron)
Original price:$600 in 1972

Attachments

30" mid-mount mower deck:30 inches (76 cm) cutting width, mid-mount Homelite, 1-blade with manual lift, weight 72 lbs (32 kg), cut height 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse

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Model:RM-5