Sears lawn tractors

Sears Suburban 8 917.60645

The Sears Suburban 8 is a 1965 garden tractor built by David Bradley and distributed by Sears. It features an 8 hp Tecumseh HH80 gasoline engine with a 317 cc displacement and a belt-driven mechanical CVT transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has manual steering and an open operator station. It weighs between 512 and 555 pounds depending on the starting system (recoil or electric). Optional attachments include a Sears 3-point hitch and a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears Suburban 8 917.60645

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Tecumseh HH80
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	manual recoil, electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Rated RPM	3600
Bore/Stroke	3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Fuel system	carburetor
Displacement	317 cc (19.4 ci)
Power (gross)	8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts	12
Oil change interval	25 h

Variants

917.60644	recoil start
917.60645	electric start

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

Steering	manual
Operator station	Open operator station.

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Year	1965
Distributor	Sears
Manufacturer	David Bradley
Original price	$490 in 1965

Attachments

Type	mid-mount Sears
Blades	3-blade
Cutting width	42 inches (106 cm)

Transmission

Type	belt-driven mechanical CVT
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil type	SAE 90 EP Gear Lube
Description	Over-center clutch lever selects forward, reverse, or neutral. Variable speed lever adjusts speed of travel.
Oil capacity	2 qts (1.9 L)
Oil change interval	500 h

Tractor hitch