Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25544

The Craftsman 917.25544 is a lawn tractor produced by AYP for Craftsman (a part of Sears) from 1993 to 1994. 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 two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It weighs 499 lbs and rides on 15x6.0-6 front and 18x9.5-8 rear lawn/turf tires. The mid PTO is independent with a manual idler pulley clutch. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 25 AH capacity and negative ground. Attachments include a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades, manual lift, infinite cut positions, and cut height from 1.5 to 4 inches. The original price was $1,499 in 1994.
Power12 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.25544

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25544

Engine
Typegasoline
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)
Engine modelBriggs & Stratton 286707
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Starter volts12
Overview
DriveTwo-wheel drive
CategoryLawn tractor
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$1,499 in 1994
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production years1993 - 1994
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH25
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (battery), 5 (lights)
Attachments
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cut positionsinfinite
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
42" Mower deckmid-mount Craftsman, 2-blade with manual lift
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
ModelDana 4360
Speeds6-speed gear
Dimensions & Tires
Weight499 lbs (226 kg)
Rear tire18x9.5-8
Front tire15x6.0-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual idler pulley
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO