Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Serf 515

The Simplicity Serf 515 is a 1968 lawn tractor from the Serf Series by Simplicity, a part of Allis Chalmers. It features a 5 hp Briggs & Stratton 206cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 2-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and weighs 257 lbs (116 kg). It rides on 4.00x6 front tires and 4.80/4.00x8 rear tires. Attachments include a 28" mid-mount mower deck and a 42" front-mount blade. The original price was $313 in 1968.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Serf 515

Tires

Rear tire	4.80/4.00x8
Front tire	4.00x6

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 130000
Power	5 hp (3.7 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	2.56x2.44 inches (65 x 62 mm)
Fuel system	carburetor
Displacement	206 cc (12.57 ci)
Oil capacity	0.9 qts (0.9 L)
Starter type	manual recoil

Dimensions

Width	26 inches (66 cm)
Length	51.5 inches (130 cm)
Shipping weight	257 lbs (116 kg)

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Manufacturer	Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)
Original price	$313 in 1968
Production year	1968

Attachments

42" Blade	Simplicity 990299, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 65 lbs (29 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
28" mid-mount mower deck	Type: mid-mount Simplicity 990442, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width: 28 inches (71 cm), Weight: 65 lbs (29 kg), Cut height: 1.25 to 3.375 inch (3 to 8 cm)

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