Roper K522 Sprint

The Roper K522 Sprint is a tractor produced by Roper Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 206 cc 12.57 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 5 hp / 3.7 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 339 lbs 153 kg.

Overview

	1973 - 1974 Riding lawn mower

Production
Manufacturer	Roper
Riding lawn mower
Built in Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA

Variants
K522	electric start
K521	manual start

Roper K522 Engine
5HP Briggs & Stratton 206cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	0.5 gal 1.9 L
Engine details ...

Roper K522 Transmission
3-speed
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Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	40.5 inches 102 cm
Weight	339 lbs 153 kg
Front tire	10.5x3.5
Rear tire	12.5x4.1
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Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	24

References
Lawn and Garden Power Equipment published in 1973, by Roper
Ride the Big Red Roper published in 1974
Parts and "We Care" Service published in 1986
Service Manual Rotary Mowers & Riding Lawn Mowers (MB001-74-2) published in 1974
Service Manual Rotary Mowers & Riding Lawn Mowers (MB001-75-2) published in 1975

Engine

Engine Detail — 206 cc / 12.57 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton 130905
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement	206 cc 12.57 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.56x2.44 inches 65 x 62 mm
Power (gross)	5 hp 3.7 kW
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse

Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

Roper K522 Tires
Lawn/turf front	10.5x3.5
Lawn/turf rear	12.5x4.1

Dimensions
Wheelbase	40.5 inches 102 cm
Length	57.5 inches 146 cm
Width	32 inches 81 cm
Height	37.5 inches 95 cm
Shipping weight	339 lbs 153 kg

Attachments

26" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount Roper
	1-blade with manual lift
Cutting width	26 inches 66 cm
Cut height	1.5 to 3 inch 3 to 7 cm
Cut positions	5

Photos

Roper K522 Sprint tractor photo