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Wheel Horse Raider 12 Tractor

The Wheel Horse Raider 12 is a two-wheel drive garden tractor. This model was manufactured between 1968 and 1974. The components of Wheel Horse Raider 12 powerline system: Kohler K301S 4-cycle one cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine and Wheel Horse 5073 belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears.

A 29.1 cubic inches (476 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.37" (85.6 mm), piston stroke of 3.25" (82.6 mm), and maximum power of 12 hp (9 kW). Max. forward speed - 6 mph (9.6 km/h), max. reverse speed - 2.8 mph (4.5 km/h).

The Wheel Horse Raider 12 was equipped with a manual steering system, 16x5.50-8 front tires, and 23x8.50-12 rear tires. The wheelbase is 45.5" (1150 mm). The tractor is compatible with the following attachments: 36", 42", 48" mid-mount 3-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1.5-4.0" (38-102 mm) and mechanical lifting, 37" front-mount snowblower, and 42" front-mount blade.

Engine
Engine Model Kohler K301S
Engine Type 4-Cycle, one cylinder air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders Single
Displacement, cu.in (L) 29.1 (0.476)
Engine Bore, in (mm) 3.37 (85.6)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) 3.25 (82.6)
Maximum Horse Power, hp (kW) 12.0 (9.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 3600
Fuel System Carburetor
Carburetor Model Kohler/Walbro
Carburetor Type Fixed main jet or adjustable main jet
Lubrication System Splash type
Cooling System Forced-air
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) 0.0079-0.0099 (0.20-0.25)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) 0.0169-0.0189 (0.43-0.48)
Ignition System Battery
Spark Plug Type Champion RH10
Spark Plug Size, in (mm) 0.553 (14.0)
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) 0.0256 (0.65)
Breaker Point Gap (Nominal), in (mm) 0.020 (0.50)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 2.0 (7.6)
Oil Capacity, qt (L) 2.02 (1.90)

Electrical System
Electrical System Rating, Volts 12
Starter Type Electric
Number of Batteries 1
Battery AH 42
Electric Ground Negative

Transmission
Transmission Model Wheel Horse 5073
Transmission Type Belt-driven gear
Gearbox Type 6F/2R
Number of Forward Gears 6
Number of Reverse Gears 2
Oil Capacity, qts, (L) 2.0 (1.9)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 6.0 (9.6)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 2.8 (4.5)


Wheels and Tires
Drive Wheels 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration Front steer
Steering System Manual
Front Tire Size 16x5.50-8
Rear Tire Size 23x8.50-12

Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase, in (mm) 45.5 (1150)
Length, in (mm) 65 (1650)
Height (Hood), in (mm) 35 (880)
Height (Steering Wheel), in (mm) 39 (990)
Overall Width, in (mm) 36 (910)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) 7.3 (180)
Weight, lb (kg) 590 (267)

36" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Model 5-1361
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount
Number of Blades 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) 36 (910)
Cutting Height, in (mm) 1.5-4.0 (38-102)
Deck Drive Belt
Lift System Mechanical

42" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Model 5-1421
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount
Number of Blades 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) 42 (1060)
Cutting Height, in (mm) 1.5-4.0 (38-102)
Deck Drive Belt
Lift System Mechanical

48" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Model 5-1481
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount
Number of Blades 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) 48 (1210)
Cutting Height, in (mm) 1.5-4.0 (38-102)
Deck Drive Belt
Lift System Mechanical

37" Snowblower
Snowblower Model 6-1211
Snowblower Type Front-mount
Clearing Width, in (mm) 37 (930)
Lift System Mechanical

Front Blade
Blade Model 6-4111
Blade Type Front-mount
Width, in (mm) 42 (1060)
Lift System Mechanical
Angle Manual

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