Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25455

The Craftsman 917.25455 is a 1988 lawn tractor built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 12 horsepower single-cylinder gasoline engine with a 1.25 gallon fuel tank and electric start. The transmission is a 6-speed belt-driven gear type with mechanical idler pulley clutch. The tractor weighs 460 lbs and has lawn/turf tires sized 15x6.0 front and 18x9.5 rear. It includes two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical disc brakes, and an open operator station. The PTO is a mid independent type with electric clutch and pulley. Attachments include a 38-inch mid-mount mower deck, a 40-inch single-stage snowblower, and a 42-inch front-mount blade. The serial number is located on the rear fender deck under the seat.
Power12 hp
Founded38" deck
Model917.25455

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25455

Engine
Type12HP 1-cyl gasoline
Starterelectric
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Air cleaneroiled foam and cartridge
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross)12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval50 h
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year1988
Built byRoper
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerRoper
Dimensions
Length64 inches (162 cm)
Weight460 lbs (208 kg)
Rear tire18x9.5
Front tire15x6.0
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical disc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
References
BookCraftsman Tractors and Rear Engine Riders published in 1988, by Sears
Attachments
Blade42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle, Craftsman 486.24407
Snowblower40 inches width (101 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
38" mid-mount mower deck38 inches cutting width (96 cm), mid-mount Craftsman, 2-blade with manual lift, overall width 47.7 inches (121 cm), cut height 1.5 to 4.0 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchmechanical idler pulley
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchelectric
Mid PTO Typepulley
PTO operationindependent
Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number tag on the rear fender deck, under the seat.