Overview
The AMF 1291 is a 6 hp riding lawn mower powered by an air-cooled Tecumseh gasoline engine and featuring a 12-volt electrical system with an electric starter. Manufactured in Des Moines, Iowa, this two-wheel drive model is equipped with an open operator station and manual steering. It was originally listed with a 30-inch mid-mount mower deck and priced at 450 dollars in 1973.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Electrical System:
The unit operates with a 6 hp (4.5 kW) Tecumseh gasoline engine supported by a 12-volt negative ground electrical system and electric starter.
Mechanical and Steering Layout:
This two-wheel drive vehicle is configured with manual steering and an open operator station for the occupant.
Implements and Tire Configuration:
The machine is equipped with a 30-inch mid-mount mower deck and utilizes lawn/turf tires sized 11x4.00 in the front and 13x5.00 in the rear.
Production
| Description | Riding lawn mower / Built in Des Moines, Iowa, USA / Original price was $450 in 1973 |
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| Manufacturer | AMF |
Engine
| Description | 6HP Tecumseh gasoline |
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| Description | Tecumseh / gasoline / air-cooled |
| Power | 6 hp (4.5 kW) |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Lawn/turf front | 11x4.00 |
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| Lawn/turf rear | 13x5.00 |
| Front tire | 11x4.00 |
| Rear tire | 13x5.00 |
AMF 1291 attachments
| Description | 30" mid-mount mower deck |
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