Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25653

The Craftsman 917.25653 is a 1996 lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 15.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor includes a 42-inch mid-mount Craftsman EZ3 mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. It has lawn/turf tires sized 15x6.0-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 190 CCA battery. The tractor is designed with an open operator station and mid PTO with manual clutch.
Power15 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.25653

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25653

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 28N707
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion RJ19LM
Bore/Stroke3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement465 cc (28.4 ci)
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross)15.5 hp (11.6 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
Year1996
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Clutchmanual
CategoryLawn tractor
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Operator stationOpen operator station
Power Take-off (PTO)Mid PTO independent
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH25
Battery CCA190
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (battery), 5 (lights)
Attachments
BeltAYP 144200
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
42" Mower deckmid-mount Craftsman EZ3
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro-Gear 310-650
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x10-8
Front tire15x6.0-6