Sears lawn tractors

Sears Custom 7

The Sears Custom 7 is a garden tractor built by Roper and distributed by Sears from 1968 to 1970. It features a 7 hp Tecumseh HH-70 gasoline engine with a 244 cc displacement and a 4-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 1 reverse gear. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It was originally priced at $460 for the recoil start version and $560 for the electric start version. The Custom 7 supports various attachments including a 38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. It has a wheelbase of 43 inches and weighs between 435 and 490 pounds depending on the starter type.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears Custom 7

Tires

Lawn/turf rear	7.5x22.5
Lawn/turf front	5.0x16, 4.80x16

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Tecumseh HH-70
Power	7 hp (5.2 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	manual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	2.75x2.53 inches (70 x 64 mm)
Fuel system	carburetor
Displacement	244 cc (14.9 ci)
Starter volts	12

Variants

917.2522	manual start
917.2523	electric start

Dimensions

Width	35 inches (88 cm)
Length	62 inches (157 cm)
Wheelbase	43 inches (109 cm)
Recoil Weight	435 lbs (197 kg)
Electric Weight	490 lbs (222 kg)
Height (steering wheel)	35 inches (88 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Distributor	Sears
Manufacturer	Roper
Original price	$460 (1968 recoil), $560 (1968 electric)

Attachments

Overview	38" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade
42" Blade	Sears 32-25018, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm), Angling 33°, 102 lbs (46 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
38" Mower deck	mid-mount Sears 32-25012, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 38 inches (96 cm), Weight 87 lbs (39 kg), Cut height 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm)
34" Snow blower	Sears 32-25018, 34 inches width (86 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 151 lbs (68 kg)

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