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Wheel Horse 417A Garden Tractor

The Wheel Horse 417A is a 400-series two-wheel drive garden tractor. This model was manufactured from 1985 to 1986. The Wheel Horse 417-A driveline includes a 42.2 cu.in (691 cc) Kohler KT17QS four-cycle 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 17 hp (12.7 kW), and Eaton 1100 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The engine has a side draft carburetor with adjustable jet, mechanically operated fuel pump, and pressurized lubrication with rotor type oil pump. The maximum forward speed - 7 mph (11.3 km/h), maximum reverse speed - 4.5 mph (7.2 km/h).

The Wheel Horse 417-A was equipped with a manual steering system, band type brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 22x7.50-12 rear tires. The wheelbase is 45.5" (1115 mm). The tractor is compatible with 36", 42", or 48" mid-mount 3-blade mower decks with hydraulic lift system.

Engine
Engine Model Kohler KT17QS
Engine Type 4-Stroke gasoline twin-cylinder air-cooled
Number of Cylinders 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) 42.2 (691)
Engine Bore, in (mm) 3.13 (79.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) 2.75 (70.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) 17.0 (12.7)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 3600
Fuel System Type Carburetor
Carburetor Model Kohler
Carburetor Type Side draft, adjustable jet
Fuel Pump Mechanically operated
Governor Oil bathed internal flyweight
Lubrication Pressurized
Oil Pump Rotor type
Spark Plug Type Champion RBL15Y
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) 0.025 (0.635)
Breaker Point Gap, in (mm) 0.017-0.023 (0.432-0.580)
Thread Size, in (mm) 0.55 (14.0)
Spark Plug Reach, in (mm) 0.46 (11.7)
Intake Valve Clearance (Cold), in (mm) 0.003-0.006 (0.076-0.152)
Exhaust Valve Clearance (Cold), in (mm) 0.011-0.014 (0.278-0.354)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 3.0 (11.5)
Oil Capacity, qt (L) 1.50 (1.42)

Electrical System
Electrical System Rating, Volts 12
Starter Type Electric
Number of Batteries 1
Electric Ground Negative

Transmission
Transmission Model Eaton 1100
Transmission Type Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 7.0 (11.3)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 4.5 (7.2)


Wheels and Tires
Drive Wheels 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration Front steer
Steering System Manual
Brakes Type Band
Front Tire Size 15x6.00-6
Rear Tire Size 22x7.50-12

Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase, in (mm) 45.5 (1115)
Length, in (mm) 65 (1650)
Height, in (mm) 41.6 (1050)
Overall Width, in (mm) 38 (960)
Weight (w/o Mower Deck), lb (kg) 634 (287)

36" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount, rear-discharge
Number of Blades 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) 36 (910)
Lift System Hydraulic
Weight, lb (kg) 102 (46)

42" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount, right-discharge
Number of Blades 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) 42 (1060)
Lift System Hydraulic
Weight, lb (kg) 135 (61)

48" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount, right-discharge
Number of Blades 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) 48 (1215)
Lift System Hydraulic
Weight, lb (kg) 168 (76)

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