Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25083

The Craftsman 917.25083 is a 1977 lawn tractor manufactured by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 10HP Tecumseh VM100 331cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 1-gallon fuel tank. The tractor has a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes, and an open operator station. The PTO is a mid independent type with a manual clutch. The tractor weighs 437 lbs and rides on 15x6 front and 18x9.5 rear tires. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift, offering a cutting width of 36 inches and adjustable cut height from 1.5 to 3.5 inches. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power10 hp
Founded36" deck
Model917.25083

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25083

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelTecumseh VM100
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1 gal (3.8 L)
Bore/Stroke3.1875x2.531 inches (81 x 64 mm)
Displacement331 cc (20.2 ci)
Power (gross)10 hp (7.5 kW)
Starter volts12
Overview
Year1977
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Original price$779 in 1977
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Weight437 lbs (198 kg)
Rear tire18x9.5
Front tire15x6
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)
Cutting width36 inches (91 cm)
Overall width48 inches (121 cm)
36" Mower deck36" mid-mount mower deck
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO