Overview
The AMF 1010 is a 10 horsepower garden tractor manufactured in Des Moines, Iowa, between 1971 and 1972. It features a single-cylinder Tecumseh gasoline engine, a four-speed gear transmission with a five-speed variator, and an open operator station.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Mechanical Configuration:
The unit is equipped with a 389cc Tecumseh HH-100 air-cooled engine featuring an electric starter and a 12V negative ground electrical system.
Transmission and Drive System:
The powertrain consists of a 4-speed gear transmission with one reverse gear, a mechanical idler pulley clutch, and two-wheel drive mechanical drum brakes.
Dimensions and External Features:
The tractor is built on a 44-inch wheelbase with an adjustable rear tread of 27 to 33 inches and is compatible with a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck attachment.
Production
| Description | Garden tractor / Built in Des Moines, Iowa, USA / Original price was $1,095 in 1971 |
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| Manufacturer | AMF |
Engine
| Description | 10HP Tecumseh 389cc 1-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 1.75 gal (6.6 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.3125x2.75 inches (84 x 70 mm) |
| Description | Tecumseh HH-100 / gasoline / 1-cylinder / air-cooled |
| Displacement | 389 cc (23.75 ci) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.020 inches*Cold (0.508 mm) |
| Idle RPM | 1650-3600 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches*Cold (0.254 mm) |
| Oil capacity | 1.6 qts (1.5 L) |
| Power (gross) | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
| Sparkplug | Champion J-8 |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.028 inches (0.711 mm) |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | mechanical idler pulley |
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| Description | Four-speed gear transmission with five-speed vairator. |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Transmission type | 4-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Mechanical drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Clutch | mechanical |
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| Mid PTO | independent |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Lawn/turf front | 6.50-8 |
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| Lawn/turf rear | 8.50-12 |
| Front tread | 28 inches (71 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 7 inches (17 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 41.75 inches (106 cm) |
| Length | 67 inches (170 cm) |
| Rear tread | 27 to 33 inches (68 to 83 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| Width | 35.5 inches (90 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.50-8 |
| Rear tire | 8.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 44 inches (111 cm) |
1010 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the left side of the AMF 1010, below the hood near the attachment lift lever. |
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AMF 1010 attachments
| Description | 42" mid-mount mower deck |
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References
| Description | Owner's Manual Model 1010 Tractor (1448-176-M2) published in 1971 |
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