Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25890

The Craftsman 917.25890 is a 1997 garden tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 22.5 hp Kohler CV22 624cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with an air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin design. The tractor has a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds, including high and low ranges. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The tractor includes a 50-inch mid-mount Sears mower deck with 3 blades. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and alternator charging system. The PTO is a mid PTO with an independent electric clutch.
Power22 hp
Founded50" deck
Model917.25890

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25890

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV22
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Rated RPM3600
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.03x2.64 inches (77 x 67 mm)
Displacement624 cc (38.1 ci)
Oil capacity2.1 qts (2.0 L)
Power (gross)22.5 hp (16.8 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
TypeGarden tractor
Year1997
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH35
Battery CCA280
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemalternator
Attachments
Typemid-mount Sears
Blades3-blade
Mower deck50" mid-mount mower deck
Belt primaryAYP 139573
Cutting width50 inches (127 cm)
Belt secondaryAYP 144959
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
SpeedsThree-speed, plus reverse, with high and low ranges
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchelectric
PTO driveindependent