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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

Model:Simplicity 1691000
Mount:front-mount
Width:46 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

Weight:479 lbs (217 kg)
Boom rod:1.00 inches (2 cm)
Bucket rod:1.00 inches (2 cm)
Dump angle:41°
Bucket width:38 inches (96 cm), 48 inches (121 cm)
Boom cylinder:1.50 inches (3 cm)
Lift capacity:400 lbs lift (full at pin) (181 kg)
Breakout force:500 lbs breakout (at pin) (226 kg)
Reach (dumped):12.5 inches (31 cm)
Reach (ground):42.5 inches (107 cm)
Rollback angle:16° (ground line)
Bucket cylinder:1.50 inches (3 cm)
Height (at pin):72 inches (182 cm)
Clearance (dumped):55 inches (139 cm)

42" Mower deck

Type:mid-mount Simplicity 1691009
Blades:3-blade
Weight:184 lbs (83 kg)
Cutting width:42 inches (106 cm)
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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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