Specifications

Engine

Model 717A

Make Kawasaki

Engine Model Number FH601V

Displacement 675 cm3 (41.2 cu. in.)

Cylinders Two

Bore 75.2 mm (2.96 in.)

Stroke 76 mm (2.99 in.)

Compression Ration 8.1:1

Speed, Fast Idle 3600 rpm

Speed, Slow Idle 1550 rpm

Operating Range 1500-3600 rpm

Valving OHV

Oil Filter Cartridge Type Full Flow

Cooling Type Air

Air Cleaner Paper Element with Foam Precleaner

Spark Plug Gap 0.75 mm (0.030 in.)

Spark Plug Torque 22 N·m (16 lb-ft)

Model 727A

Make Kawasaki

Engine Model Number FH680V

Displacement 675 cm3 (41.2 cu. in.)

Cylinders Two

Bore 75.2 mm (2.96 in.)

Stroke 76 mm (2.99 in.)

Compression Ration 8.1:1

Speed, Fast Idle 3400 rpm

Speed, Slow Idle 1550 rpm

Operating Range 1500-3400 rpm

Valving OHV

Oil Filter Cartridge Type Full Flow

Cooling Type Air

Air Cleaner Paper Element with Foam Precleaner

Spark Plug Gap 0.75 mm (0.030 in.)

Spark Plug Torque 22 N·m (16 lb-ft)

Drivetrain

Pump Kanzaki DUP10A

Wheel Motors Parker MB-15

Number of Speeds Hydrostatic, Variable Speed

Electrical System

Charging System 13 amp Flywheel alternator

Ignition Magneto

Starter Solenoid Shift

Fuel System

Fuel Type Regular Unleaded (Minimum 87 Octane)

Fuel Tank Location Under Operator Seat

Steering and Brakes

Steering Dual Control Levers

Steering Hydraulic

Park Brakes Automatic Drum/Shoe

Tires

Front 13 x 5-6

Rear 23 x 9.5-12

Inflation Front 110-138 kPa (16-20 psi)

Inflation Rear 69-97 kPa (10-14 psi)

Battery

Voltage 12 volt

CCA 340 amp

Reserve Capacity 67 minutes

BCI Group Size U1

Capacities

Fuel Tank 32.1 L (8.5 gal)

Transmission Oil (With Filter) 9.0 L (9.5 qt)

Engine Oil (With Filter) 1.9 L (2.0 qt)

Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM

Forward 0-13.6 km/h (0-8.5 mph)

Reverse 0-6.2 km/h (0-4 mph)

Dimensions

Wheel Base 1.22 m (48 in.)

Overall Height 1.82 m (71 in.)

Overall Length 1.98 m (78 in.)

Weight (717A) 513 kg (1132 lb)

Weight (727A) 524 kg (1155 lb)

Overall Width (717A 48-Inch Deck)

Chute Up 1.34 m (53 in.)

Chute Down 1.61 m (63.5 in.)

Overall Width (727A 54-Inch Deck)

Chute Up 1.52 m (60 in.)

Chute Down 1.79 m (70.5 in.)

Recommended Lubricants

Engine Oil TURF-GARD OR PLUS-4

Hydraulic Oil JD PLUS-50 15W-40 Synthetic Blend

Grease: (This may change for high-speed applications such as cutting units)

John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease

John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease

(Specifications and design subject to change without notice.)