Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25157

The Craftsman 917.25157 is a 1996 garden tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 25 hp Kohler CV22 624cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a 3.5 gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The mid PTO is independent with an electric clutch. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 340 CCA and 15 amp charging. Attachments include a 50-inch mid-mount Craftsman mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift.
Power25 hp
Founded50" deck
Model917.25157

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25157

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV22
Power25 hp (18.6 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.03x2.64 inches (77 x 67 mm)
Fuel systemcarburetor
Displacement624 cc (38.1 ci)
Oil capacity4.2 qts (4.0 L)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeGarden tractor
Year1996
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH40
Battery CCA340
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades3-blade with manual lift
Mower deck50" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width50 inches (127 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchelectric
LocationMid PTO