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Craftsman DGS 6500 Garden Tractor

The Craftsman DGS 6500 is a 2WD garden tractor. This model was manufactured by AYP built from 2007 to 2008. The Craftsman DGS6500 driveline includes a Kohler Courage SV735 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine and one of three transmission options: Peerless P820-040 transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gears, Tuff Torq K66Y hydrostatic transmission, or Hydro Gear hydrostatic transmission.

A 44 cu.in (725 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.27" (83 mm), piston stroke of 2.64" (67 mm), and rated power of 26 hp (19.4 kW). The maximum travel speed (forward/reverse): 5.8 mph (9.3 km/h) and 2.4 mph (3.9 km/h).

The Craftsman DGS 6500 tractor is equipped with a manual steering, mechanical disc brakes, 16x6.50-6 front tires, and 23x10.50-8 rear tires. The tractor is compatible with the following attachments: 48" or 54" mid-mount 3-blade mower decks with a cutting height of 1.5-4.0 in (37-101 mm) and manual lift system.

Engine
Engine Model Kohler Courage SV735
Engine Type 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinder 2
Piston Displacement, cu.in (cc) 44.0 (725)
Engine Bore, in (mm) 3.27 (83.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) 2.64 (67.0)
Engine Power, Hp (kW) 26.0 (19.4)
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) 56.2 (41.5)
Fast Idle Speed, rpm 2800
Low Idle Speed, rpm 1500
Compression Ratio 9:1
Fuel System Type Carburetor
Carburetor Type One-Barrel, fixed main jet
Fuel Pump Pulse type
Fuel Filter In-line
Governor Centrifugal Mechanical Flyweight
Cooling System Air Intake
Air Cleaner Replaceable, paper element
Lubrication System Type Full-Pressure
Oil Filter Full-flow
Ignition System Type Electronic
Spark Plug Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) 0.03 (0.76)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 4.0 (15.2)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 1.9 (1.8)

Electrical System
Electrical System Rating, Volts 12
Charging System Alternator 15A
Starter Type Electric
Number of Batteries 1
Battery Voltage, Volts 12
Battery, AH 28
Battery, CCA 230
Electric Ground Negative

Power Take-Off
PTO Operational Type Independent
PTO Clutch Electric
PTO Speed, rpm 2800

Standard Transmission
Transmission Model Peerless P820-040
Transmission Type Gear
Gearbox Type 6F/1R
Number of Forward Gears 6
Number of Reverse Gears 1
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 4.3 (7.0)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 1.3 (2.1)

Optional Transmission
Transmission Model Tuff Torq K66Y
Transmission Type Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears Infinite
Drive Train Transaxle with foot-controlled variable speed drive
Reduction Ratio 22.2:1
Axle Shaft Size, in (mm) 1.0 (25.4)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 2.75 (2.60)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 5.8 (9.3)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 2.1 (3.4)

Optional Transmission
Transmission Model Hydro Gear
Transmission Type Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 5.5 (8.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 2.4 (3.9)

Wheels and Tires
Drive Wheels 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration Front steer
Steering System Manual sector and pinion
Brakes Type Mechanical disc
Front Tire Size 16x6.50-6
Rear Tire Size 23x10.50-8

48" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount
Number of Blades 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) 48 (1215)
Cutting Height, in (mm) 1.5-4.0 (37-100)
Cut positions 7
Drive System Belt
Lift System Mechanical

54" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount
Number of Blades 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) 54 (1370)
Cutting Height, in (mm) 1.5-4.0 (37-100)
Cut positions 7
Drive System Belt
Lift System Mechanical

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