Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25453

The Craftsman 917.25453 is a 1991 lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 5-speed Foote 4360 belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It has a 1.25 gallon fuel tank and a 38-inch mid-mount mower deck attachment. The PTO is a mid independent type with a manual clutch. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power12 hp
Founded38" deck
Model917.25453

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25453

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 281707
Power12 hp (8.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion RJ-19LM
Bore/Stroke3.4375x3.0625 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement465 cc (28.4 ci)
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
BuildAYP built
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Production1991
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade
Mower deck38" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width38 inches (96 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
ModelFoote 4360
Speeds5-speed gear
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchmanual
LocationMid PTO