Murray 31704

The Murray 31704 is a lawn tractor produced from 1983 to 1986. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 1-gallon fuel tank. The tractor has a 5-speed Peerless 754B belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes, and an open operator station. The power take-off is a mid PTO, independent type with a manual clutch. The tractor weighs 399 lbs (180 kg) and rides on 13.00x5.00 front and 16.00x6.50 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 30" mid-mount mower deck, front-mount blade, and front-mount snowblower, all with manual lift. This model is referenced in the 1986 Power Mowers publication by Murray.