Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25598

The Craftsman 917.25598 is a 1993 garden tractor from 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 1 reverse, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor weighs 743 lbs and rides on 16x6.5-8 front and 23x10.5-12 rear lawn/turf tires. It has a 3.5 gallon fuel tank and a 44" mid-mount mower deck attachment with a 3-blade manual lift. The PTO is a mid independent type with an electric clutch. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground and charging amps of 3 for battery and 15 for headlights. The serial number is located on the fender deck below the seat. Original price was $2,599 in 1993.
Power18 hp
Founded44" deck
Model917.25598

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25598

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler MV18S
Power18 hp (13.4 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
SparkplugChampion RV15YC
Bore/Stroke3.12x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement691 cc (42.18 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
TypeGarden tractor
Year1993
SeriesGT6000 Series
Built byAYP
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
Original price$2,599 in 1993
Dimensions
Weight743 lbs (337 kg)
Rear tire23x10.5-12
Front tire16x6.5-8
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (battery), 15 (headlights)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
References
CatalogsLawn & Garden Catalog published in 1993, by Sears; 1993 Spring/Summer Annual published by Sears
Attachments
Blade48" front-mount Sears 24412, 48 inches width (121 cm), 16 inches height (40 cm), 117 lbs (53 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
44" mid-mount mower deck3-blade with manual lift
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
DescriptionThree gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.
Oil capacity4 qts (3.8 L)
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchelectric
Operationindependent
Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number decal on the fender deck below the seat.