Wheel Horse

257-H

Lawn tractor · 1988–1989 · 17 hp

The Wheel Horse 257-H is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1988 to 1989. It features a Kawasaki FC540V engine, and manual steering. The transmission is a belt-driven hydrostatic type with infinite forward and reverse.

Engine

EngineKawasaki FC540V
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders1
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement32.6 ci (534 cc)
Bore3.5 in (89 mm)
Stroke3.39 in (86 mm)
Power Rated17 hp (12.7 kW)
Fuel Systemcarburetor
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity1.7 qts (1.6 L)
ManufacturerKawasaki
Sparkplug Gap0.03 in (0.71 mm)

Transmission

Transmission Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Transmission ModelEaton 7
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil Capacity0.75 qts (0.7 L)
Oil TypeSAE 20

PTO

Mid Typeindependent

Dimensions

Length72 in (182 cm)
Width35.8 in (90 cm)
Wheelbase45.5 in (115 cm)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag15x6.00-6
Rear Ag22x9.00-12

Fuel

Capacity2 gal (7.6 L)

Steering

Typemanual