Homelite lawn tractors
Homelite Yard Trac 730
The Homelite Yard Trac 730 is a lawn tractor produced from 1969 to 1980 by Homelite, a part of Textron. It features a 7 hp Lauson 245cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a manual recoil starter. The tractor uses a 4-speed friction drive transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. The tractor weighs 295 lbs (133 kg) and rides on 4.10/3.50x4 front tires and 4.80/4.00x8 rear tires. Attachments include a 30-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift, offering a cutting height range of 1.5 to 3.5 inches. Serial numbers are located on the transmission cover ahead of the shift lever.
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ModelYard Trac 730
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Homelite Yard Trac 730
Engine
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
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| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 0.5 gal (1.9 L) |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Displacement | 245 cc (15 ci) |
| Starter type | manual recoil |
| Engine Detail | Lauson |
| Power (gross) | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
Dimensions
| Weight | 295 lbs (133 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear tire | 4.80/4.00x8 |
| Front tire | 4.10/3.50x4 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 4.80/4.00x8 |
| Additional tire | 16x6.50x8 |
| Lawn/turf front | 4.10/3.50x4 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
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| Years made | 1969 - 1980 |
Attachments
| Type | mid-mount Homelite |
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| Blade | 1-blade with manual lift |
| Cut height | 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm) |
| Mower deck | 30" mid-mount mower deck |
| Cutting width | 30 inches (76 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | friction drive |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Serial Numbers
| Location | Serial number plate on the transmission cover, ahead of the shift lever. |
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