Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25148

The Craftsman 917.25148 is a 1996 garden tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features an 18.5 hp Kohler MV18S 674cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 3.5 gallon fuel tank. The tractor has a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The tractor includes a mid PTO with an electric clutch. Tires are sized 16x6.5-8 front and 23x10.5-12 rear. Attachments include a 46 inch mid-mount Craftsman EZ3 mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift, offering infinite cut positions and a cut height range of 1.5 to 4 inches. Electrical system features a negative ground, 15 amp charging, and a 12 volt battery with 240 CCA and 30 AH capacity.
Power18 hp
Founded46" deck
Model917.25148

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25148

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler MV18S
Power18.5 hp (13.8 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
SparkplugChampion RV17YC
Bore/Stroke3.12x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement674 cc (41.18 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
TypeGarden tractor
Year1996
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH30
Battery CCA240
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Attachments
BeltAYP 148763 (primary), AYP 144959 (on-deck)
Typemid-mount Craftsman EZ3
Blades3-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Mower deck46" mid-mount mower deck
Cut positionsinfinite
Cutting width46 inches (116 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire23x10.5-12
Front tire16x6.5-8
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchelectric
LocationMid PTO