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Craftsman 917.25574

Craftsman 917.25574 tractor
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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.
Craftsman 917.25574lawn tractorRoperTecumseh OVM12012 hp engine6-speed transmissionmower decksnowblowerblade1986
Power12 hp
Founded38" deck
Model917.25574

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)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:6 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions & Tires

Weight:430 lbs (195 kg)
Rear tire:18x9.50-8
Front tire:15x6.00-6

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:manual
PTO type:independent
Mid PTO Type:pulley
PTO location:Mid PTO