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Ford YT16H Lawn Tractor
The
Ford YT16H is a YT-series 2WD lawn tractor. This model was manufactured between
1984 and 1993. The Ford YT16H tractor is powered by 40.1 cu.in (655 cc) Briggs
and Stratton 402707 4-cycle 2-cylinder vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
with a rated power of 16 hp (11.9 kW), or 42.2 cu.in (691 cc) Kohler MV16
4-cycle 2-cylinder vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power
of 16 hp (11.9 kW).
The Ford YT16H is equipped with 2-range Eaton belt-driven hydrostatic
transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. The maximum
forward speed - 5 mph (8 km/h) km/h, max. reverse speed - 2.8 mph (4.5
km/h). The Ford YT-16 was equipped with a manual sector-and-pinion
steering, mechanical caliper-engaged disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires,
and 22.5x9.00-12 rear tires.
The wheel base is 49" (1240 mm). The tractor is compatible with 42" or
48" mid-mount 3-blade mower decks with cutting height of 1.5-3.5" (38-90
mm) and mechanical or electric lift, 36" front-mount single-stage
snowblower with manual or electric lift system, and 42" front blade with
manual angle.
Engine Model |
Briggs and Stratton 402707 |
Engine Type |
4-cycle vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine |
Number of Cylinders |
2 |
Displacement, cu.in (cc) |
40.1 (655) |
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) |
3.44 (87.0) |
Piston Stroke, in (mm) |
2.16 (55.0) |
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) |
16.0 (11.9) |
Rated Engine Speed, rpm |
3600 |
Idle Speed, rpm |
1400 |
Fuel System Type |
Carburetor |
Carburetor Type |
Float |
Fuel Pump |
Pulse type |
Governor Type |
Mechanical |
Lubrication System |
Pressure lubrication |
Air Cleaner |
Dual element with a foam pre-cleaner |
Cooling System |
Forced air |
Ignition System |
Electronic |
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) |
0.030 (0.762) |
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) |
0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15) |
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) |
0.007-0.009 (0.18-0.23) |
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) |
2.3 (8.7) |
Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
1.5 (1.4) |
Engine Model |
Kohler MV16 |
Engine Type |
Gasoline vertical shaft four-cycle air-cooled |
Number of Cylinder |
2 |
Piston Displacement, cu.in (cc) |
42.2 (691) |
Engine Bore, in (mm) |
3.12 (79.0) |
Engine Stroke, in (mm) |
2.75 (70.0) |
Engine Power, Hp (kW) |
16.0 (11.9) |
Rated Engine Speed, rpm |
3600 |
Low Idle Speed, rpm |
1450 |
Compression Ratio |
5.8:1 |
Fuel System Type |
Carburetor |
Carburetor Type |
Float Fixed Main Jet |
Fuel Pump |
Mechanical |
Fuel Filter |
In-line |
Governor Type |
Mechanical |
Cooling System |
Air Intake |
Air Cleaner |
Dual element |
Lubrication System Type |
Full-Pressure |
Ignition System Type |
Electronic magneto |
Spark Plug |
Champion RV12YC |
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) |
0.025 (0.63) |
Ignition Module Air Gap, in (mm) |
0.008-0.012 (0.20-0.30) |
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) |
4.0 (15.0) |
Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
1.9 (2.0) |
Electrical System Rating, Volts |
12 |
Starter Type |
Electric |
Number of Batteries |
1 |
Battery Voltage, Volts |
12 |
Electric Ground |
Negative |
Front PTO Operational Type |
Independent |
Front PTO Clutch |
Electric |
Front PTO Speed, rpm |
3600 |
Transmission Model |
Eaton |
Transmission Type |
Belt-driven hydrostatic |
Number of Forward Gears |
Infinite (2-ranges) |
Number of Reverse Gears |
Infinite (2-ranges) |
Oil Capacity, qts, (L) |
2.0 (1.9) |
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) |
5.0 (8.0) |
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) |
2.8 (4.5) |
Drive Wheels |
2WD 4x2 |
Steering Configuration |
Front steer |
Steering System |
Manual sector-and-pinion |
Brakes Type |
Mechanical caliper-engaged disc on transaxle |
Front Tire Size |
15x6.00-6 |
Rear Tire Size |
22.5x9.00-12 |
Wheelbase, in (mm) |
49 (1240) |
Length, in (mm) |
73 (1850) |
Height, in (mm) |
39 (990) |
Overall Width, in (mm) |
36 (910) |
Ground Clearance, in (mm) |
7 (170) |
Weight (with 42" Mower Deck), lb (kg) |
738 (334) |
Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount, right-discharge |
Number of Blades |
3 |
Cutting Width, in (mm) |
42 (1060) |
Cutting Height, in (mm) |
1.5-3.5 (38-90) |
Lift System |
Manual/Electric |
Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount, right-discharge |
Number of Blades |
3 |
Cutting Width, in (mm) |
48 (1215) |
Cutting Height, in (mm) |
1.5-3.5 (38-90) |
Lift System |
Manual/Electric |
Snowblower Type |
Front-mount, single-stage |
Clearing Width, in (mm) |
36 (910) |
Lift System |
Manual/Electric |
Blade Type |
Front-mount |
Width, in (mm) |
42 (106) |
Lift System |
Manual/Electric |
Angle |
Manual |
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