Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25543

The Craftsman 917.25543 is a 1993 lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 12.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 6-speed Dana 4360 belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor has a mid PTO with an independent clutch and manual idler pulley. It rides on 15x6.0-6 front and 18x8.5-8 rear lawn/turf tires and weighs 492 lbs (223 kg). Attachments include a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and 6 cutting positions. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground and charging amps of 3 for battery and 5 for lights.
Power12 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.25543

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25543

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 286707
Power12.5 hp (9.3 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion RJ-19LM
Bore/Stroke3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement465 cc (28.4 ci)
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
Year1993
BuildAYP built
CategoryLawn tractor
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$1,399 in 1993
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (battery), 5 (lights)
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cut positions6
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
ModelDana 4360
Speeds6-speed gear
Dimensions & Tires
Weight492 lbs (223 kg)
Rear tire18x8.5-8
Front tire15x6.0-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual idler pulley
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO