Simplicity 7117

The Simplicity 7117 is a tractor produced by Simplicity Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 691 cc 42.18 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 17 hp / 12.7 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 808 lbs 366 kg.

Overview

	1979 - 1989 7100 SeriesGarden tractor 7100 Series Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Simplicity
Garden tractor
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $4,749 in 1990

Simplicity 7117 Engine
17HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	3 gal 11.4 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	50.7 inches 128 cm
Weight	808 lbs 366 kg
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Rear tire	23x10.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
Operator's Manual 7100 Series (1679625) published in 1986
Parts Manual 17GTH-L & 7100 Series (TP-1125-03) published in 1991
Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1979, by Simplicity
Riding Mowers and Garden Tractors published in 1982, by Simplicity
1990 Pocket Price List published in 1989, by Simplicity

Engine

Engine Detail — 691 cc / 42.18 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kohler KT-17
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposed
Displacement	691 cc 42.18 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.125x2.75 inches 79 x 70 mm
Power (gross)	17 hp 12.7 kW
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Simplicity 7117 Engine

Transmission

Transmission options
hydrostatic
4-speed gear

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse belt-driven hydrostatic

Type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse

Simplicity 7117 Transmission

Transmission — 4 forward and reverse belt-driven gear

Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	4 forward and reverse
Four-speed transmission with shuttle shift and variator.

Dimensions

Simplicity 7117 Tires
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x10.50-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	50.7 inches 128 cm
Length	70 inches 177 cm
Width	36.9 inches 93 cm
Height (steering wheel)	39.7 inches 100 cm
Height (hood)	35.7 inches 90 cm
Shipping weight	808 lbs 366 kg
Clearance (front axle)	8 inches 20 cm
Front tread	30 inches 76 cm
Rear tread	27 inches 68 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
42" mid-mount mower deck
48" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
The Simplicity 7117 was compatible with the 36-inch mechanical-drive tiller (1690039), requires the rear lift (1690404) and PTO drive kit (1685225).

Photos

Simplicity 7117

Simplicity 7117

Simplicity 7117