Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.25918

The Craftsman 917.25918 is a 1977 riding lawn mower built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 5 hp 196cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 3-speed belt-driven transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel manual steering. The mower weighs 252 lbs and has lawn/turf tires sized 10.5x3.5 front and 12.5x3.5 rear. It includes a 26-inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift and three cut height positions. Originally priced at $499 in 1977, it offers an open operator station and negative ground 12-volt electrical system.
Power5 hp
Founded26" deck
Model917.25918

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25918

Engine
Typegasoline
Power5 hp (3.7 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank0.5 gal (1.9 L)
Displacement196 cc (12 ci)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeRiding lawn mower
Year1977
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerRoper
Original price$499 in 1977
Dimensions
Height38 inches (96 cm)
Length60 inches (152 cm)
Rear tire12.5x3.5
Front tire10.5x3.5
Shipping weight252 lbs (114 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blade1-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.5 to 2.75 inch (3 to 6 cm)
Mower deck26" mid-mount mower deck
Cut positions3
Cutting width26 inches (66 cm)
Overall width40 inches (101 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Speed3-speed gear