Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25554

The Craftsman 917.25554 is a 1991 lawn tractor from the LT 4000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 14 hp Vanguard 480cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a mid PTO with manual clutch and a 38-inch mid-mount mower deck. It weighs 559 lbs and rides on 15x6-6 front and 18x9.5-8 rear lawn/turf tires. The electrical system is 12 volts with a 16 amp charging system and negative ground. The serial number plate is located on the rear fender deck below the seat.
Power14 hp
Founded38" deck
Model917.25554

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25554

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelVanguard 303777
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank2 gal (7.6 L)
SparkplugChampion RJ-19LM
Air cleaner2.68x2.60
Displacement480 cc (29.3 ci)
Oil capacity1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Power (gross)14 hp (10.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval50 h
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
SeriesLT 4000 Series
Built byAYP
Production1991
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$1,597 in 1991
Dimensions
Weight559 lbs (253 kg)
Rear tire18x9.5-8
Front tire15x6-6
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps16
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
BeltAYP 106085X
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Mower deck38" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width38 inches (96 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
ModelDana 4360-7
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchmanual
Mid PTO Typepulley
PTO operationindependent
Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number plate on the rear fender deck, below the seat.