Simplicity SunStar 16

The Simplicity SunStar 16 is a tractor produced by Simplicity Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 588 cc 35.9 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW. Transmission: Sunstrand 15. Operating weight: 825 lbs 374 kg.

Overview

	1988 - 1990 SunStar SeriesGarden tractor SunStar Series Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Simplicity
Garden tractor
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $5,349 in 1990
The SunStar 16 carried Simplicity model number 1691357.

Simplicity SunStar 16 Engine
16HP Kohler 588cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	4.2 gal 15.9 L
Engine details ...

Simplicity SunStar 16 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical drum brakes
Open operator station.

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	0 OptOptional
Type	sleeve hitch OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	2000 (optional)
Front PTO	independent
Clutch	electric
Front PTO Type	pulley

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	51 inches 129 cm
Weight	825 to 1003 pounds
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Rear tire	23x10.5-12
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Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	flywheel alternator
Charging amps	15
Battery CCA	400
Battery volts	12

References
Outdoor Power Equipment published in 1987, by Simplicity
1990 Pocket Price List published in 1989, by Simplicity
Operator's Manual Front End Loader No's: 1691309 (1700450)

Engine

Engine Detail — 588 cc / 35.9 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kohler Magnum
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled
Splash-lubricated engine.
Displacement	588 cc 35.9 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.7x3.25 inches 94 x 83 mm
Power (gross)	16 hp 11.9 kW
Air cleaner	dual element
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	2 qts 1.9 L
Sparkplug	Champion RH10
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches 0.635 mm

Transmission

Transmission — Sunstrand 15

Transmission	Sunstrand 15
Type	shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	6 qts 5.7 L
Oil type	ATF F
Peerless 2600 transaxle.

	ATF F

Dimensions

Simplicity SunStar 16 Tires
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x10.5-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	51 inches 129 cm
Length	78 inches 198 cm
Width	38.25 inches 97 cm
Height (steering wheel)	47 inches 119 cm
Weight	825 lbs 374 kg
	1,003 lbs (with 48-inch deck) 454 kg

Photos

Simplicity SunStar 16 tractor photo