Sears Suburban 8 917.60645
The Sears Suburban 8 917.60645 is a tractor produced by Sears Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 317 cc 19.4 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 512 to 555 pounds.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
512 to 555 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1965
Suburban SeriesGarden tractorDavid Bradley built
Suburban Series
Garden tractor
David Bradley built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Sears |
Manufacturer | David Bradley |
Garden tractor | |
Original price was $490 in 1965 | |
Variants | |
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917.60644 | recoil start |
917.60645 | electric start |
Sears Suburban 8 Engine | |
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8HP Tecumseh 317cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Sears Suburban 8 Transmission | |
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mechanical CVT | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Steering | manual |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | Sears 3-Point (optional) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 512 to 555 pounds |
Front tire | 4.00-8 |
Rear tire | 7.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 317 cc / 19.4 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Tecumseh HH80 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 317 cc
19.4 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches
76 x 70 mm |
Power (gross) | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Fuel system | carburetor |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter | manual recoil |
electric | |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil change | 25 h |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse belt-driven mechanical CVT
Type | belt-driven mechanical CVT |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Oil type | SAE 90 EP Gear Lube |
Oil change | 500 h |
Over-center clutch lever selects forward, reverse, or neutral. Variable speed lever adjusts speed of travel. | |
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Dimensions
Sears Suburban 8 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 4.00-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 7.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Shipping weight | 512 lbs (recoil)
232 kg |
555 lbs (electric)
251 kg | |
Attachments
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Sears |
3-blade | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Sears Lawn Tractors Sears Suburban 8 917.60645.
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 Suburban 8 917.60645 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Sears Lawn Tractors Sears Suburban 8 917.60645.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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