Wheel Horse 257-H

Wheel Horse 257-HThe Wheel Horse 257-H is a lawn tractor model from the 250 series, manufactured from 1988 to 1989 by Wheel Horse (a part of Toro) in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version only.

The Wheel Horse 257-H is equipped with a 534 cc (32.6 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 89.0 mm (3.5 in) of the cylinder bore and 86.0 mm (3.39 in) of the piston stroke, and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Wheel Horse 257H lawn tractor features:

  • The Kawasaki FC540V gasoline engine which produces 17.3 PS (12.7 kW; 17.0 HP) of horsepower.
  • Manual steering
  • Open operator station
  • Independent front PTO with electric clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
ModelWheel Horse 257-H
Tractor typeLawn tractor
Production years1988-1989
FactorySouth Bend, Indiana, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Width900 mm (35.4 in)
Height
Wheel base1,150 mm (45.3 in)
Weight
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity7.6 liters (2 US gal.; 1.7 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine modelKawasaki FC540V
Engine typeFour-stroke, air-cooled, OHV
Cylinders1
Fuel typeGasoline
Displacement0.5 L, 534 cm3, (32.6 cu·in)
Bore and stroke89.0 mm X 86.0 mm (3.5 in X 3.39 in)
Compression ratio8.3:1
Fuel systemFloat type carburetor with fixed main jet
Horsepower17.3 PS (12.7 kW; 17.0 HP) at 3,350 rpm
StarterElectric
Oil system
Lubrication system:Full pressurized
Oil type:4-stroke or an equivalent (SF, SE, SD)
Recommended oil:SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity:1.8 L (1.9 US. qt, 1.6 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plug:NGK BPR5ES or Champion RN11YC
Spark plug gap:0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in)
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.15 mm (0.006 in)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis4×2 2WD
Steering typeManual
Brakes
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or modelEaton 7
Transmission typeBelt-driven hydrostatic
GearsInfinite forward and reverse
Speed Forward: 7.6 kmh (4.7 mph)
Reverse: 5.5 kmh (3.4 mph)
Transmission oil capacity0.7 L (0.2 US. gal, 0.2 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires Lawn/turf: 15×6.00-6
Rear tires Lawn/turf: 22×9.00-12

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Middle PTO typeIndependent with electric clutch
Middle PTO speed

Electrical system

Electrical system
GroundNegative
Charging system
Charging amps
Battery12V

Attachments

Wheel Horse 37″ mid-mount mower deck with 2-blade, manual lift and right-discharge
Cutting width930 mm (37 inches)
Wheel Horse 42″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade, manual lift and right-discharge
Cutting width1,060 mm (42 inches)
Wheel Horse 42″ front-mount blade
Cutting width1,060 mm (42 inches)
Wheel Horse 37″ front-mount snowblower
Cleaning width930 mm (37 inches)
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