Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Yeoman 637

The Simplicity Yeoman 637 is a 7 hp garden tractor introduced in 1972 as part of the Yeoman Series by Simplicity, a part of Allis Chalmers. It features a Briggs & Stratton 17000 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with 275 cc displacement. The tractor has a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. The Yeoman 637 includes a mid PTO with manual clutch and an open operator station. Dimensions include a 36.5 inch wheelbase, 53.5 inch length, and weights ranging from 268 to 288 pounds depending on starter type. Tires are lawn/turf type with 4.10/3.50x6 front and 16-6.50x8 rear. Attachments available include a 32" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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ModelYeoman 637

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Yeoman 637

Tires
Lawn/turf rear16-6.50x8
Lawn/turf front4.10/3.50x6
Engine
Typegasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
ModelBriggs & Stratton 17000
Startermanual recoil, electric Optional
Fuel tank1 gal (3.8 L)
Bore/Stroke3.00x2.375 inches (76 x 60 mm)
Displacement275 cc (16.79 ci)
Oil capacity1.1 qts (1.0 L)
Power (gross)7 hp (5.2 kW)
Starter volts12
Chassis
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical band brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Length53.5 inches (135 cm)
Weight268 lbs (recoil start) (121 kg), 288 lbs (electric start) (130 kg)
Wheelbase36.5 inches (92 cm)
Rear tread21.5 inches (54 cm)
Height (hood)28.5 inches (72 cm)
Height (steering wheel)33 inches (83 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
SeriesYeoman Series
ManufacturerSimplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)
Year introduced1972
Attachments
Overview32" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade
42" BladeSimplicity 990299, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 15.75 inches height (40 cm), 15.75 inches lift (40 cm), Angling 30°, manual-lift, manual-angle
32" Mower deckmid-mount Simplicity 990417, 3-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 32 inches (81 cm), Weight 90 lbs (40 kg), Overall width 35.875 inches (91 cm), Cut height 1.625 to 3.125 inch (4 to 7 cm)
32" Snow blowerSimplicity 990562, 32 inches width (81 cm), single-stage, Total width:33.5 inches (85 cm), front-mount, manual-lift
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Speeds3-speed gear
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchmanual
Operationindependent