Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25048

The Craftsman 917.25048 is a 1995 garden tractor from the GT6000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features an 18 hp Kohler MV18S 691cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a 44-inch mid-mount mower deck attachment with 3 blades and manual lift. It uses a mid independent PTO with an electric clutch. Tires are 16x6.5-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground and 15 amps charging. The serial number is located below the seat on the rear fender assembly. Original price was $2,500 in 1995.
Power18 hp
Founded44" deck
Model917.25048

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25048

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler MV18S
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
SparkplugChampion RV17YC
Bore/Stroke3.12x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement691 cc (42.18 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)18 hp (13.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
TypeGarden tractor
Year1995
SeriesGT6000 Series
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$2,500 in 1995
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Drivebelt
Blades3-blade with manual lift
Mower deck44" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width44 inches (111 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
ManufacturerAYP
Oil capacity4 qts (3.8 L)
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Front tire16x6.5-8
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchelectric
Operationindependent
Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number decal below the seat on the tractor's rear fender assembly.