Craftsman lawn tractors
Craftsman 917.25887
The Craftsman 917.25887 is a 1997 garden tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features two engine options of 18.5HP Kohler 2-cylinder gasoline engines, a Hydro-Gear 210-3010L belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor has lawn/turf tires sized 16x6 front and 23x10.5-12 rear. Attachments include a 48" mid-mount mower deck, a 48" front-mount blade, and a 42" front-mount snowblower. It has an optional sleeve hitch and an independent mid PTO with electric clutch. Electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with 240 CCA and 30 AH capacity.
Power18 hp
Founded48" deck
Model917.25887
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25887
Engine
| Engine 1 type | gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twin |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 type | gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
| Engine 1 model | Kohler MV18S |
| Engine 1 power | 18.5 hp (13.8 kW) |
| Engine 2 model | Kohler CV20S |
| Engine 2 power | 18.5 hp (13.8 kW) |
| Engine options | 18.5HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline, 18.5HP Kohler 624cc 2-cyl gasoline |
| Engine 1 starter | electric |
| Engine 2 starter | electric |
| Engine 1 sparkplug | Champion RV17YC |
| Engine 2 sparkplug | Champion RC12YC |
| Fuel tank capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Engine 1 bore/stroke | 3.12x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm) |
| Engine 2 bore/stroke | 3.03x2.64 inches (77 x 67 mm) |
| Engine 1 displacement | 691 cc (42.18 ci) |
| Engine 1 oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Engine 2 displacement | 624 cc (38.1 ci) |
| Engine 2 oil capacity | 2.1 qts (2.0 L) |
| Engine 1 sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Engine 1 starter volts | 12 |
| Engine 2 sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Engine 2 starter volts | 12 |
| Engine 1 oil change interval | 25 h |
| Engine 2 oil change interval | 25 h |
Overview
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Year | 1997 |
| 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 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Blade | 48" front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm) |
| Snowblower | 42" front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 3-blade with manual lift, cutting width 48 inches (121 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Hydro-Gear 210-3010L |
| Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Rear tire | 23x10.5-12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 16x6 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.5-12 |
| Lawn/turf front | 16x6 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |
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