Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25661

The Craftsman 917.25661 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 hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes a 46-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift, and uses a mid PTO with an electric clutch. Tires are sized 15x6.0-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery and 240 CCA. This model is designed for residential lawn care with infinite speed control and cut height adjustments.

Power15 hp

Founded46" deck

Model917.25661

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25661

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
Oil change interval	25 h

General

Type	Lawn tractor
Year	1996
Built by	AYP
Distributor	Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer	AYP

Electrical

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

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Attachments

Belt	AYP 148763 (primary), AYP 144959 (on-deck)
Type	mid-mount Craftsman EZ3
Blades	3-blade with manual lift
Cut height	1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Mower deck	46" mid-mount mower deck
Cut positions	infinite
Cutting width	46 inches (116 cm)