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Sears Custom 7

The Sears Custom 7 is a tractor produced by Sears Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 244 cc 14.9 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 7 hp / 5.2 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 87 lbs 39 kg.

Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 7 hp / 5.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
87 lbs 39 kg

Overview

Sears Custom 7 tractor photo
1968 - 1970 Model year 196819691970 Garden tractorRoper built Garden tractor Roper built
Production
Distributor
Sears
Manufacturer
Roper
Garden tractor
Original price
$460 (1968 recoil )
$560 (1968 electric )
Variants
917.2522
manual start
917.2523
electric start
Sears Custom 7 Engine
7HP Tecumseh 244cc 1-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
Sears Custom 7 Transmission
4-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
43 inches 109 cm
Weight
435 to 490 pounds
Front tire
5.0x16
Rear tire
7.5x22.5
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
Custom 7 references literature
Year-Round Tractors published in 1968, by Sears
Fall - Winter Catalog published in 1968, by Sears
Suburban and Farm Catalog published in 1968, by Sears
Spring - Summer Catalog published in 1968, by Sears

Engine

Engine Detail — 244 cc / 14.9 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer
Tecumseh HH-70
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Displacement
244 cc 14.9 ci
Bore/Stroke
2.75x2.53 inches 70 x 64 mm
Power
7 hp 5.2 kW
Fuel system
carburetor
Starter
manual recoil
electric OptOptional
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear

Type
belt-driven gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

Sears Custom 7 Tires
Lawn/turf front
5.0x16
Lawn/turf rear
7.5x22.5
Lawn/turf front
4.80x16
Dimensions
Wheelbase
43 inches 109 cm
Length
62 inches 157 cm
Width
35 inches 88 cm
Height (steering wheel)
35 inches 88 cm
Recoil Weight
435 lbs 197 kg
Electric Weight
490 lbs 222 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
38" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount Sears 32-25012
2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width
38 inches 96 cm
Weight
87 lbs 39 kg
Cut height
1.5 to 4.5 inch 3 to 11 cm

Photos

Sears Custom 7 tractor photo

Sears Custom 7 tractor photo

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Sears Lawn Tractors Sears Custom 7.

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

Sears Lawn Tractors Sears Custom 7 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Sears Lawn Tractors Sears Custom 7.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)5.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)7.1 PS

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