Lawn Chief 500
The Lawn Chief 500 is a tractor produced by Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal
7.6 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Overview
 | 1988 - 1990
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Lawn Chief |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Harvard, Illinois, USA | |
Original price was $1,855 in 1989 | |
Lawn Chief 500 Engine | |
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12HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Lawn Chief 500 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Front tire | 15x6.00 |
Rear tire | 20x8.00 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Master Parts Manual published in 1988 | |
Master Parts Manual published in 1989 | |
Master Parts Manual published in 1990 |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Power (gross) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
Lawn Chief 500 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x8.00 |
Dimensions |
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Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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39" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
39" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Lawn Chief |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 39 inches
99 cm |
Photos
Lawn Chief 500 tractor photo
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 500.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 3.2 hrs
Approximately 3.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2 gal / 7.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.4 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 500 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 500.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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