Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25891

The Craftsman 917.25891 is a 1997 garden tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 22.5 horsepower Kohler CV22 624cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with a hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It includes a 50-inch mid-mount mower deck attachment and an independent mid PTO with electric clutch. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 280 CCA and a 15 amp alternator charging system. Original price was $3,800 in 1997.
Power22 hp
Founded50" deck
Model917.25891

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25891

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
General
Year1997
CategoryGarden tractor
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$3,800 in 1997
Variants
25890gear drive
25891hydrostatic
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH35
Battery CCA280
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemalternator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Typemid-mount Sears
Blades3-blade
Mower deck50" mid-mount mower deck
Belt primaryAYP 139573
Cutting width50 inches (127 cm)
Belt secondaryAYP 144959
Transmission
TypeHydro-Gear
Drivebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO