Craftsman 917.25597

The Craftsman 917.25597 is a 1993 garden tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and weighs 736 lbs (333 kg). It includes a 44" mid-mount mower deck with a 3-blade manual lift and a front-mount 48" blade with manual lift and angle. The tractor uses a 3.5-gallon fuel tank and has a 12-volt electric starter. Electrical system is negative ground with 5 amps charging for the battery and 3 amps for lights. The PTO is mid-mounted and independent with an electric clutch. Original price was $2,299 in 1993.