Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25574

The Craftsman 917.25574 is a 1986 lawn tractor built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 12 hp Tecumseh OVM120 357cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor has a mid PTO with an independent pulley type and manual clutch. It weighs 430 lbs (195 kg) and rides on 15x6.00-6 front and 18x9.50-8 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck, a 40" snowblower, and a 42" blade, all with manual lift and mounting options. The original price was $1,500 in 1986.

Power12 hp

Founded38" deck

Model917.25574

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25574

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Tecumseh OVM120
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	3.31x2.53 inches (84 x 64 mm)
Displacement	357 cc (21.8 ci)
Power (gross)	12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts	12

Overview

Year	1986
Built by	Roper
Category	Lawn tractor
Distributor	Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer	Roper
Original price	$1,500 in 1986

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Engine Oil

Oil change interval	50 h

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

References

Books and catalogs	Craftsman Tractors and Rear Engine Riders published in 1985, by Sears; Fall/Winter Catalog published in 1986, by Sears; Spring/Summer Catalog published in 1986, by Sears

Attachments

Blade	42" front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle, 42 inches width (106 cm)
Snowblower	40" front-mount, manual-lift, 40 inches width (101 cm)
38" mid-mount mower deck	2-blade with manual lift, cutting width 38 inches (96 cm)

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