Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25765

The Craftsman 917.25765 is a 1994 lawn tractor from the LT 4000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 15.5 hp Kohler CV15S 426cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes a 3.5 gallon fuel tank and a 2 quart oil capacity. The PTO is a mid-mount independent type with a manual clutch. Tires are sized 15x6-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground and charging amps of 3 for the battery and 5 for headlights. Attachments include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, a 42" single-stage snowblower, and a 48" front-mount blade. The original price was $1,800 in 1994.
Power15 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.25765

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25765

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV15S
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
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)
Power (gross)15.5 hp (11.6 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year1994
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SeriesLT 4000 Series
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$1,800 in 1994
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (battery), 5 (headlights)
Attachments
Blade48 inches (121 cm) width, front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle
Snowblower42 inches (106 cm) width, single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm) cutting width, 2-blade with manual lift, mid-mount Craftsman
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Speeds6-speed gear
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x10-8
Front tire15x6-6
Lawn/turf rear20x10-8
Lawn/turf front15x6-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchmanual
Operationindependent