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Craftsman 917.25947

The Craftsman 917.25947 is a 1977 riding lawn mower built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 7 hp Tecumseh VH70 245cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel manual steering. The mower has an open operator station and weighs 308 lbs (139 kg). It comes equipped with a 32-inch mid-mount Craftsman mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. Originally priced at $529 in 1977, this model is referenced in the 1977 Farm and Ranch Catalog by Sears.
Craftsman 917.25947riding lawn mowerRoperTecumseh VH70 engine7 hp3-speed transmission32 inch mower deck1977 lawn tractor
Power7 hp
Founded32" deck
Model917.25947

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25947

Engine

Model:Tecumseh VH70
Power:7 hp (5.2 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel type:gasoline
Bore/Stroke:2.75x2.53 inches (70 x 64 mm)
Displacement:245 cc (15 ci)
Starter type:manual recoil

Overview

Type:Riding lawn mower
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer:Roper
Original price:$529 in 1977
Production year:1977

Dimensions

Weight:308 lbs (139 kg)
Shipping weight:308 lbs (139 kg)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

References

Note:Publication contains known errors.
Source:Farm and Ranch Catalog published in 1977, by Sears

Attachments

Mower deck:32" mid-mount Craftsman
Deck blades:2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width:32 inches (81 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse