Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25254

The Craftsman 917.25254 is a lawn tractor produced from 1995 to 1996 by AYP and distributed by Craftsman. It features a 14.5 hp Kohler CV15S 426cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 6-speed Peerless belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift and a mid independent PTO with manual clutch. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 20x10.00-8 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground and charging amps of 3 for battery and 5 for lights. The serial number decal is located on the rear fender deck below the seat. Original price was $1,300 in 1995.
Power14 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.25254

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25254

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV15S
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.60x2.64 inches (91 x 67 mm)
Displacement426 cc (26 ci)
Oil capacity2.0 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)14.5 hp (10.8 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
BuildAYP built
DistributorCraftsman
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$1,300 in 1995
Production years1995 - 1996
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (battery), 5 (lights)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
ModelPeerless 930-057
Serial Numbers
LocationSerial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x10.00-8
Front tire15x6.00-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO