Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25583 YT 14

The Craftsman 917.25583 YT 14 is a lawn tractor produced from 1985 to 1986 by Roper and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 14 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a Foote 4150 belt-driven 4-speed transmission with 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and weighs 635 lbs (288 kg). It uses a 44-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift. The rear tires are sized 18x9.50-9. The PTO is a mid PTO with independent electric clutch. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. The original price was $1,800 in 1985.
Power19 hp
Founded46" deck
Model917.25583

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25583 YT 14

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 400707
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Rated RPM3600
Bore/Stroke3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm)
Fuel systemcarburetor
Displacement655 cc (40 ci)
Configurationair-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twin
Power (gross)14 hp (10.4 kW)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval50 h
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Built byRoper
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerRoper
Original price$1,800 in 1985
Production years1985 - 1986
Variants
917.2558138-inch deck
917.2558344-inch deck
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades3-blade with manual lift
Mower deck44" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width44 inches (111 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
ModelFoote 4150
Dimensions & Tires
Weight635 lbs (288 kg)
Rear tire18x9.50-9
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchelectric
Operationindependent