Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25596

The Craftsman 917.25596 is a garden tractor produced from 1992 to 1993 as part of the GT6000 Series, built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features an 18 hp Kohler MV18S 691cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and a 3.5 gallon fuel tank. It includes a mid PTO with an independent electric clutch. Electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with negative ground and charging amps of 3 for the battery and 15 for lights. Attachments include a 44-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift, and a Sears 100.26512 front-end loader built by Kwik-Way with a 350 lbs lift capacity and 77 inches height at pin. The serial number plate is located under the tractor's seat.
Power18 hp
Founded44" deck
Model917.25596

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25596

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler MV18S
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft opposed twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
SparkplugChampion RV-15VC
Bore/Stroke3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement691 cc (42.18 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)18 hp (13.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SeriesGT6000 Series
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
Original price$2,699 in 1993
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production years1992 - 1993
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps (lights)15
Charging amps (battery)3
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Bucket width40 inches (101 cm)
Loader height77 inches (195 cm) at pin
Loader weight475 lbs (215 kg)
Front-end loaderSears 100.26512 Loader built by Kwik-Way
Loader lift capacity350 lbs (158 kg) full at pin
Boom cylinder diameter2.0 inches (5 cm)
44" mid-mount mower deck3-blade with manual lift
Mower deck cutting width44 inches (111 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity4 qts (3.8 L)
Serial Numbers
LocationSerial number plate under the tractor's seat.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO