Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25657

The Craftsman 917.25657 is a 1996 lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 19 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric starter and a 1.25 gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Hydro-Gear 310-0650 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. The tractor includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery and 240 CCA. The PTO is mid-mounted and independent with a manual clutch. Original price was $1700 in 1996.
Power19 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.25657

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25657

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 42A707
Power19 hp (14.2 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft opposed twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion RJ19LM
Bore/Stroke3.4375x2.281 inches (87 x 58 mm)
Displacement693 cc (42.33 ci)
Oil capacity0.75 qts (0.7 L)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
Year1996
BuildAYP built
CategoryLawn tractor
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$1700 in 1996
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH30
Battery CCA240
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (battery), 5 (headlights)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
TypeHydro-Gear 310-0650
Drivebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Transmission typehydrostatic
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x10-8
Front tire15x6.00-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO