Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25671

The Craftsman 917.25671 is a 1996 lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features an 18 hp Kohler MV18S 674cc 2-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 Craftsman EZ3 mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift, and uses a mid independent PTO with electric clutch. Tires are sized 15x6.0-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery rated at 240 CCA and 30 AH.
Power18 hp
Founded46" deck
Model917.25671

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25671

Engine
Power18 hp (13.4 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Fuel typegasoline
SparkplugChampion RV17YC
Bore/Stroke3.12x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement674 cc (41.18 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Engine DetailKohler MV18S
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year1996
Built byAYP
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH30
Battery CCA240
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
BeltAYP 148763 (primary), AYP 144959 (on-deck)
Typemid-mount Craftsman EZ3
Blades3-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Mower deck46" mid-mount mower deck
Cut positionsinfinite
Cutting width46 inches (116 cm)
Transmission
TypeHydro-Gear 310-0650
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Descriptionbelt-driven hydrostatic
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x10-8
Front tire15x6.0-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO