Bolens QS-16

The Bolens QS-16 is a garden tractor model manufactured from 1974 to 1977 by Bolens. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Bolens QS-16 is equipped with a 588 cc (35.9 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 95.3 mm (3.75 in) of the cylinder bore and 82.6 mm (3.25 in) of the piston stroke, and a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Bolens QS-16 garden tractor features:

• The Kohler K341 gasoline engine which produces 16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
• Manual steering
• Disc brakes
• Open operator station or Soft-side cab (optional)
• Category 0 rear hitch (optional)
• Independent middle PTO with electric clutch
• Independent rear PTO with 2000 rpm (optional)

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Bolens QS-16
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1974-1977
Factory	–
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Width	760 mm (29.9 in)
Height	1,140 mm (44.9 in)
Wheel base	–
Ground clearance	190 mm (7.5 in)
Weight	385 kg (849 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	–

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	K341
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement	588 cm3, (35.9 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	95.3 mm X 82.6 mm (3.75 in X 3.25 in)
Max. horsepower	16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Fuel system	Carburetor
Starting system	Electirc starter
Compression pressure
Normal:	7.7-8.4 kg/cm2 (7.6-8.3 bar, 110-120 psi) / 1,000 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.20-0.25 mm (0.0079-0.0098 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.43-0.48 mm (0.0169-0.0189 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Splash type
Oil type:	API SF or SG
Recommended oil:	Summer: SAE 30W Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
Oil capacity:	1.4 L (1.5 US. qt, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RH10
Spark plug gap:	0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Sundstrand 15
Transmission type	Shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 12.9 kmh (8.0 mph) Reverse: 6.4 kmh (4.0 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	9.5 L (2.5 US. gal, 2.1 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	–
Rear tires	–

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
Category	0 (optional)
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	–

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Middle PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
Middle PTO speed	–
Rear PTO type	Independent (optional)
Rear PTO speed	2000 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Flywheel alternator
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V

Attachments

Bolens 48″ mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width	1,210 mm (48 in)
Bolens 54″ front-mount blade
Cutting width	1,370 mm (54 in)
Bolens 42″ front-mount single-stage snow blower
Width	1,060 mm (42 in)
Bolens 46″ front-mount two-stage snow blower
Width	1,160 mm (46 in)