Specifications include, but are not limited to: The frame shall be constructed with a minimum of 1”x 2” rectangular steel tubing with a minimum wall thickness of 0.012”. The frame shall be 2-component, polyurethane enamel coating. Anodized frames are not acceptable. The frame shall have an integral hitch coupling designed to accept a 1 7/8” ball. The engine shall be a 6.5hp Briggs & Stratton Vanguard with Electric Start. The engine shall be a horizontal shaft design. Vertical shaft designs are not acceptable. The engine shall incorporate an internal generator with up to 70 watts of output. The engine shall have electric start. The engine shall be mounted with an Advanced Vibration Reduction System to help eliminate engine vibration. The hydrostatic drive mechanism shall be direct coupled to the engine via a direct shaft coupling. The use of belts and/or chains is not acceptable. The hydrostatic drive mechanism shall allow for both forward and reverse variable speed propulsion. Forward speeds 0 - 10 mph, reverse speeds 0 – 6 mph. The hydrostatic drive system shall include a 2 quart (1.9 liters) fully synthetic oil reservoir and an automotive-style spin-on oil filter. Shall have automotive-style spin-on oil filter. The hydrostatic drive mechanism shall be mounted via rubber grommets to isolate engine and drive mechanism vibrations from the frame. A single hydrostatic pump shall supply two independent wheel drive motors. The hydrostatic system shall have a maintenance free Return To Neutral (RTN) to prevent creep.
