Craftsman lawn tractors
Craftsman 917.25483 FF/24
The Craftsman 917.25483 FF/24 is a garden tractor produced from 1981 to 1982 by Roper and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 24 horsepower Onan T260G 983cc 2-cylinder air-cooled opposed-twin gasoline engine, a shaft-driven hydrostatic Eaton 11 transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and optional rear PTO and hitch. It weighs 860 lbs and rides on 18x8.50-8 front and 26x12-12 rear lawn/turf tires. Attachments include mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, and front-end loader, with some requiring the three-point hitch and rear PTO.
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Model917.25483 FF/24
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25483 FF/24
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Onan T260G |
| Cooling | air-cooled opposed-twin |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Point gap | 0.016 inches (0.406 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.56x3.00 inches (90 x 76 mm) |
| Displacement | 983 cc (60 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 3 qts (2.8 L) |
| Power (gross) | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
Overview
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | FF Series |
| Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
| Manufacturer | Roper |
| Original price | $5,300 in 1982 |
| Production years | 1981 - 1982 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Attachments
| Blade | Craftsman 917.25410, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm), 141 lbs (63 kg) |
|---|---|
| Additional | A rear-mount 44-inch mower and 48-inch tiller were available for the FF/24. The attachments required the three-point hitch and rear PTO. |
| Snowblower | Craftsman 842.26519, 48 inches width (121 cm), single-stage, front-mount, 295 lbs (133 kg) |
| Front-end loader | 100.265161 Loader, 500 lbs lift (full at pin) (226 kg), 60 inches height (at pin) (152 cm), weight: 387 lbs (175 kg), Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm) |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | Craftsman 917.253650, 44 inches (111 cm), Total width: 54.3 inches (137 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift |
| 50" mid-mount mower deck | Craftsman 917.253660, 50 inches (127 cm), Total width: 60.4 inches (153 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Model | Eaton 11 |
| Oil type | ATF F |
| Oil capacity | 7.5 qts (7.1 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 (Optional) |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 44 inches (111 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 75.8 inches (192 cm) |
| Weight | 860 lbs (390 kg) |
| Rear tire | 26x12-12 |
| Front tire | 18x8.50-8 |
| Height (steering wheel) | 39.6 inches (100 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent (Optional) |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
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