Simplicity 7117H

[ddhf110]

I don't know a lot about the simplicity garden tractors but i found a 1986 7117H for sell. Does anyone have any information about problems, service, etc. on this model. When did the color change from a white hood to the new red color. I have only found two different photos of this tractors colors. Thanks for any help you can provide.

[maxtorman1234]

They are good tractors, and will last a long time. I don;t really have any complaints about them, but I know people like to squack about the 17HP twin kohler, but we;ve never had any problems with ours, just like everything, if you do proper MAINTANANCE on it, it should be problem free for years.

[ambler]

a 1986 has the series 2 in it. check the engine numbers to be sure. Look for leaks at the front seal and around breather and fuel pump. Run it.

[rs07]

I'm sure everyone in this club will agree that the 7100 Series (Sovereign) and it's other identical models are perhaps one of the best garden tractors ever made. I believe that this tractor helped give Simplicity it's good reputation for building reliable products. I believe they went to the deep orange hood beginning in 1991.

[HubbardRA]

I have two of the 7000 series (actually AC 700s) and am getting ready to restore a Simp 7116H. I love all of these tractors. They are hard workers and very dependable. If you have any engine problems, that tractor will take engines from 10 to 20 Hp. I am only running a 10 Hp B/S on my AC 716H (Simp 7016H), but it does everything I need, including running the 48 inch mower. I have at least three larger engines sitting in the shop, but haven't seen the need to upgrade. 17 Hp should be great on one of those machines.

[KVANDY12]

I have a AC914H same as the 7100 have never had a problem with it. If anything I wish it have a bigger motor.

[qtown7116H]

I've had a 7116H for a while now and it runs the 48" deck, plow and 42" blower with no sweat. The only problem I had was with an ignition switch going bad, but that was a quick and easy fix... take care of the machine and it will take care of you!

[johnmonkey]

The 17 HP Kohler has two types. Type 1 and type 2. The type 1 had an oil bath and did not have presurized oil. Type 2 did have a pressurized oil and is more dependable. The type one engine would fail (break connecting rods etc)when used on an incline for long periods. I am not sure if Kohler had an add-on oil pump to give the type 1 engine, oil pressure. Does anyone know the answer to this question? I hope this helps. John h

[keifer2k3]

I'm keeping my eyes open for 7000 series myself based on what I've read about them here. Highly recommended. (As any orange tractor} :D