Simplicity lawn tractors
Simplicity SunStar 14
The Simplicity SunStar 14 is a garden tractor produced from 1988 to 1989. It features a 14 hp Kohler 511cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and is built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It has a 51-inch wheelbase, weighs between 825 and 1003 pounds depending on attachments, and includes options such as a 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, and front-end loader. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and mechanical drum brakes with an open operator station.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity SunStar 14
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler M14 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 4.2 gal (15.9 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3400 |
| Sparkplug | Champion RH10 |
| Air cleaner | dual element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.25 inches (89 x 83 mm) |
| Lubrication | Splash-lubricated engine |
| Displacement | 511 cc (31.2 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 14 hp (10.4 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 38.25 inches (97 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 78 inches (198 cm) |
| Weight | 825 lbs (374 kg) to 1003 lbs (454 kg) with 48-inch deck |
| Rear tire | 23x8.5-12 |
| Wheelbase | 51 inches (129 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Height (steering wheel) | 47 inches (119 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 400 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical drum brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Series | SunStar Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Years made | 1988 - 1989 |
Attachments
| Overview | 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, front-end loader |
|---|---|
| 46" Blade | ModelSimplicity 1691000 Mountfront-mount Width46 inches (116 cm) |
| Additional | A 38-inch tiller was available. The tiller required a rear lift kit (1691765) and rear PTO. Tiller required the appropriate gear box for the PTO (2000 or 3400 RPM). |
| 1691309 Loader | Weight479 lbs (217 kg) Boom rod1.00 inches (2 cm) Bucket rod1.00 inches (2 cm) Dump angle41° Bucket width38 inches (96 cm), 48 inches (121 cm) Boom cylinder1.50 inches (3 cm) Lift capacity400 lbs lift (full at pin) (181 kg) Breakout force500 lbs breakout (at pin) (226 kg) Reach (dumped)12.5 inches (31 cm) Reach (ground)42.5 inches (107 cm) Rollback angle16° (ground line) Bucket cylinder1.50 inches (3 cm) Height (at pin)72 inches (182 cm) Clearance (dumped)55 inches (139 cm) |
| 42" Mower deck | Typemid-mount Simplicity 1691009 Blades3-blade Weight184 lbs (83 kg) Cutting width42 inches (106 cm) |
| 42" Snow blower | [object Object],[object Object] |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Sundstrand 15 |
| Oil type | ATF F |
| Transaxle | Peerless 2600 |
| Oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent Optional |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
| Clutch (rear) | electric |
| Rear PTO Type | 2000, 3400 |
| Clutch (front) | electric |
| Front PTO Type | pulley |
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