Power King 1217 garden tractor specs and service data

The Power King 1217 is a garden tractor model from the 1200 series, manufactured from 1983 to 1987 by Power King (a part of Engineering Products Company) in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Power King 1217 is equipped with a 691 cc (42.2 cu·in) V-twin gasoline engine with 79.25 mm (3.12 in) of the cylinder bore and 69.85 mm (2.75 in) of the piston stroke, and one of two transmissions: a shaft-driven gear transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears or a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse (2-range) gears.

The Power King 1217 garden tractor features:

The Kohler KT17 gasoline engine which produces 17.3 PS (12.7 kW; 17.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
Manual steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station
Sleeve hitch (optional)
Independent front PTO with electro-magnetic clutch
Independent (optional) rear PTO with 2000 rpm

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Power King 1217
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1983-1987
Factory	Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,720 mm (67.7 in)
Width	1,040 mm (40.9 in)
Height (steering wheel)	1,070 mm (42.1 in)
Wheel base	1,210 mm (47.6 in)
Weight	–
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	18.9 liters (5 US gal.; 4.2 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine Specifications
Engine model	Kohler KT17
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head, V-twin
Displacement	691 cm³, (42.18 cu·in)
Cylinder bore:	79.25 mm (3.12 in)
Piston stroke:	69.85 mm (2.75 in)
Max. horsepower	17.3 PS (12.7 KW; 17.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Air cleaner	Replaceable, paper element
Ignition system	Battery ignition system
Fuel system	Carburetor
Fuel used	Gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Starting system	Electric starter, 12V
Governor	Centrifugal governor
PTO shaft rotation	Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Dry weight	53.5 kg (118 lbs)
Intake valve clearance:	0.076-0.152 mm (0.003-0.006 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.278-0.354 mm (0.011-0.014 in)
Oil system
Oil type:	SF or SG
Recommended oil:	5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40
Oil capacity:	1.4 L (1.48 US. qt, 1.23 Imp. qt.)
Oil pressure:	More then 3.5 kg/cm², 50 psi
Fuel system
Fuel pump type	Mechanical
Fuel filter type	In-line
Ignition system
Type:	Battery ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RV15YC
Spark plug gap:	0.635 mm (0.025 in)
Spark plug torque:	14-20 Nm; 1.4-2 kgf·m; 10.3-14.8 ft·lb
Breaker point gap	0.432-0.580 mm (0.017-0.023 in)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Disc brakes
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Shaft-driven gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission № 2
Transmission manufacturer or model	Eaton 11
Transmission type	Shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse (2-range)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8
Rear tires	Ag: 23×10.50-12

Rear Hitch

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

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO type	Independent with electro-magnetic clutch
Front PTO speed	–
Rear PTO type	Independent (optional)
Rear PTO speed	2000 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	–
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V

Attachments

Power King 42″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade, right-discharge and hydraulic lift
Cutting width	1,060 mm (42.0 in)
Cut height	30-110 mm (1.5-4.5 in)
Power King 48″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade, right-discharge and hydraulic lift
Cutting width	1,210 mm (48.0 in)
Cut height	30-110 mm (1.5-4.5 in)
Power King 42″ front-mount single-stage snowblower
Cleaning width	1,060 mm (42.0 in)

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