Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25658

The Craftsman 917.25658 is a 1996 lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 15.5 hp Kohler CV15S 426cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 3.5 gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Peerless 930-057A belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The mid PTO is independent and manually clutched. Tires are 15x6.0-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. Attachments include a 42" mid-mount Craftsman EZ3 mower deck with 2 blades, manual lift, and infinite cut height positions from 1.5 to 4 inches. Electrical system features a 12 volt battery with 240 CCA and 30 AH capacity.
Power15 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.25658

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25658

Engine
Typegasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
ModelKohler CV15S
Power15.5 hp (11.6 kW)
Starterelectric
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.55x2.64 inches (90 x 67 mm)
Displacement426 cc (26 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
General
TypeLawn tractor
Year1996
Built byAYP
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH30
Battery CCA240
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (battery), 5 (lights)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
ModelPeerless 930-057A
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x10-8
Front tire15x6.0-6
Attachments details
BeltAYP 144200
Typemid-mount Craftsman EZ3
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cut positionsinfinite
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO