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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.
Craftsman 917.25455lawn tractorRoper12HP engine6-speed transmissionmower decksnowblowerblade1988
Power12 hp
Founded38" deck
Model917.25455

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25455

Engine

Type:12HP 1-cyl gasoline
Starter:electric
Fuel tank:1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Air cleaner:oiled foam and cartridge
Oil capacity:1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross):12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts:12
Oil change interval:50 h

Overview

Type:Lawn tractor
Year:1988
Built by:Roper
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer:Roper

Dimensions

Length:64 inches (162 cm)
Weight:460 lbs (208 kg)
Rear tire:18x9.5
Front tire:15x6.0

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical disc brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

References

Book:Craftsman Tractors and Rear Engine Riders published in 1988, by Sears

Attachments

Blade:42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle, Craftsman 486.24407
Snowblower:40 inches width (101 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
38" mid-mount mower deck:38 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

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:6 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:mechanical idler pulley

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:Mid PTO
Clutch:electric
Mid PTO Type:pulley
PTO operation:independent

Serial Number Location

Location:Serial number tag on the rear fender deck, under the seat.