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Craftsman 917.25659

The Craftsman 917.25659 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 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 15x6.0-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. The tractor includes a mid PTO with manual clutch and a 42-inch 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 negative ground.
Craftsman 917.25659lawn tractor1996Kohler CV15S enginehydrostatic transmissionmower deckAYP built
Power15 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.25659

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25659

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler CV15S
Power:15.5 hp (11.6 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Sparkplug:Champion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke:3.55x2.64 inches (90 x 67 mm)
Displacement:426 cc (26 ci)
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)
Sparkplug gap:0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts:12 V
Oil change interval:25 h

Overview

Type:Lawn tractor
Year:1996
Build:AYP built
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer:AYP
Operator station:Open operator station

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:30
Battery CCA:240
Battery Group:U1R
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:3 (battery), 5 (lights)

Attachments

Belt:AYP 144200
Type:mid-mount Craftsman EZ3
Blades:2-blade with manual lift
Cut height:1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Mower deck:42" mid-mount mower deck
Cut positions:infinite
Cutting width:42 inches (106 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Model:Hydro-Gear 310-0650
Oil change:sealed unit, owner service is not recommended

Dimensions & Tires

Rear tire:20x10-8
Front tire:15x6.0-6

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:Mid PTO
Clutch:manual
Operation:independent