Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25886

The Craftsman 917.25886 is a 1997 garden tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features an 18.5 hp Kohler MV18S 691cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 3.5 gallon fuel tank. The tractor has a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, and a mid PTO with an independent electric clutch. It rides on 16x6.5-8 front and 23x10.5-12 rear lawn/turf tires. The tractor includes a 46-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12 volt battery and 15 amp charging system. The original price was $2,400 in 1997.
Power18 hp
Founded46" deck
Model917.25886

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25886

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler MV18S
Power18.5 hp (13.8 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
SparkplugChampion RV17YC
Bore/Stroke3.12x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement691 cc (42.18 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
Year1997
DriveTwo-wheel drive
CategoryGarden tractor
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$2,400 in 1997
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH30
Battery CCA240
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades3-blade with manual lift
Mower deck46" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width46 inches (116 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil typeSAE 30 SF/SG
DescriptionThree gears, plus reverse, in two ranges
Oil capacity4 qts (3.8 L)
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire23x10.5-12
Front tire16x6.5-8
Lawn/turf rear23x10.5-12
Lawn/turf front16x6.5-8
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchelectric
LocationMid PTO