Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25147

The Craftsman 917.25147 is a 1996 garden tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 20 hp Briggs & Stratton 745cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes a 44-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift. Tires are sized 15x6.0-6 front and 23x8.5-12 rear. The electrical system has a negative ground with a 12-volt battery and 240 CCA. Original price was $2,300 in 1996.
Power20 hp
Founded44" deck
Model917.25147

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25147

Engine
Typegasoline
Power20 hp (14.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
SparkplugChampion RJ19LM
Bore/Stroke3.56x2.28 inches (90 x 58 mm)
Displacement745 cc (45.48 ci)
Engine modelBriggs & Stratton 460777
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
Year1996
DriveTwo-wheel drive
CategoryGarden tractor
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$2,300 in 1996
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH30
Battery CCA240
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (battery), 5 (lights)
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
BeltsAYP 142686 (primary), AYP 131290 (on-deck)
Blades3-blade with manual lift
Mower deck44" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width44 inches (111 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
ModelPeerless 820-016B
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire23x8.5-12
Front tire15x6.0-6
Lawn/turf rear23x8.5-12
Lawn/turf front15x6.0-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchmanual
Operationindependent