Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 6517

The Simplicity 6517 is a garden tractor produced from 1988 to 1989 as part of the 6500 Series. It features a 17 hp Kohler MV17 691cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with an air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed design. The tractor uses a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has a wheelbase of 48.3 inches and weighs 512 lbs. The 6517 includes an independent front PTO with a mechanical clutch and two-wheel manual steering. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade, making it versatile for various garden tractor tasks.

Power17 hp

Founded42/48" deck

Model6517

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 6517

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler MV17
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel tank	2.2 gal (8.3 L)
Bore/Stroke	3.12x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement	691 cc (42.2 ci)
Power (gross)	17 hp (12.7 kW)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	37 inches (93 cm)
Length	67 inches (170 cm)
Rear tire	23x10.50-12
Wheelbase	48.3 inches (122 cm)
Front tire	15x6.00-6
Height (hood)	35.6 inches (90 cm)
Shipping weight	512 lbs (232 kg)
Height (steering wheel)	41.4 inches (105 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	39
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Series	6500 Series
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Years produced	1988 - 1989

Attachments

Blade	42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower	42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), total width 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, 114 lbs (51 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), total width 63 inches (160 cm), 3-blade, 123 lbs (55 kg)

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