Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25896

The Craftsman 917.25896 is a 1997 garden tractor from the GT6000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features an 18.5 hp Kohler CV20S 624cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor includes a 46-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift. It has lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-8 rear. The PTO is mid-mounted and independent with an electric clutch. Electrical system is negative ground with a 15 amp charging system and a 12 volt battery rated at 280 CCA and 35 AH. Fuel capacity is 3.5 gallons and engine oil capacity is 2.1 quarts with a 25 hour oil change interval.
Power18 hp
Founded46" deck
Model917.25896

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25896

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV20S
Power18.5 hp (13.8 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
SparkplugChampion RV12YC
Bore/Stroke3.03x2.64 inches (77 x 67 mm)
Displacement624 cc (38.1 ci)
Oil capacity2.1 qts (2.0 L)
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
Year1997
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SeriesGT6000 Series
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH35
Battery CCA280
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
Oil capacity4 qts (3.8 L)
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire23x10.50-8
Front tire16x6.50-8
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchelectric
LocationMid PTO