Roper lawn tractors

Roper K521 Sprint

The Roper K521 Sprint is a riding lawn mower produced from 1973 to 1976 by Roper in Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA. It features a 5 hp Briggs & Stratton 206cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The mower has a 3-speed transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear, two-wheel drive, and manual steering. It has an open operator station and weighs 295 lbs (133 kg). The mower is equipped with a 26-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift, offering 5 cut positions with a cutting height range of 1.5 to 3 inches. The K521 variant has a manual start, while the related K522 variant features electric start.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Roper K521 Sprint

Tires

Rear tire	12.5x4.1
Front tire	10.5x3.5

Engine

Type	gasoline
Cooling	air-cooled
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	0.5 gal (1.9 L)
Bore/Stroke	2.56x2.44 inches (65 x 62 mm)
Displacement	206 cc (12.57 ci)
Engine model	Briggs & Stratton 130902
Starter type	manual recoil
Power (gross)	5 hp (3.7 kW)

Variants

K521	manual start
K522	electric start

Dimensions

Width	32 inches (81 cm)
Height	37.5 inches (95 cm)
Length	57.5 inches (146 cm)
Wheelbase	40.5 inches (102 cm)
Shipping weight	295 lbs (133 kg)

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Riding lawn mower
Years produced	1973 - 1976
Manufactured in	Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA

Attachments

Type	mid-mount Roper
Blade	1-blade with manual lift
Cut height	1.5 to 3 inch (3 to 7 cm)
Mower deck	26" mid-mount mower deck
Cut positions	5
Cutting width	26 inches (66 cm)

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