The 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 |
Model |
Wheel Horse 257-H |
Tractor type |
Lawn tractor |
Production years |
1988-1989 |
Factory |
South Bend, Indiana, USA |
Dimensions and weight |
Length |
1,820 mm (71.7 in)
|
Width |
900 mm (35.4 in)
|
Height |
– |
Wheel base |
1,150 mm (45.3 in)
|
Weight |
– |
Fuel capacity |
Fuel tank capacity |
7.6 liters (2 US gal.; 1.7 Imp. gal) |
Engine
Engine |
Engine model |
Kawasaki FC540V |
Engine type |
Four-stroke, air-cooled, OHV |
Cylinders |
1 |
Fuel type |
Gasoline |
Displacement |
0.5 L, 534 cm3, (32.6 cu·in) |
Bore and stroke |
89.0 mm X 86.0 mm (3.5 in X 3.39 in) |
Compression ratio |
8.3:1 |
Fuel system |
Float type carburetor with fixed main jet |
Horsepower |
17.3 PS (12.7 kW; 17.0 HP) at 3,350 rpm |
Starter |
Electric |
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 |
Chassis |
4×2 2WD |
Steering type |
Manual |
Brakes |
– |
Transmission |
Transmission manufacturer or model |
Eaton 7 |
Transmission type |
Belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears |
Infinite forward and reverse |
Speed |
Forward: 7.6 kmh (4.7 mph)
Reverse: 5.5 kmh (3.4 mph)
|
Transmission oil capacity |
0.7 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 type |
Independent with electric clutch |
Middle PTO speed |
– |
Electrical system
Electrical system |
Ground |
Negative |
Charging system |
– |
Charging amps |
– |
Battery |
12V |
Attachments
Wheel Horse 37″ mid-mount mower deck with 2-blade, manual lift and right-discharge |
Cutting width |
930 mm (37 inches) |
Wheel Horse 42″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade, manual lift and right-discharge |
Cutting width |
1,060 mm (42 inches) |
Wheel Horse 42″ front-mount blade |
Cutting width |
1,060 mm (42 inches) |
Wheel Horse 37″ front-mount snowblower |
Cleaning width |
930 mm (37 inches) |
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