Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27031

The Craftsman 917.27031 is a 1998 lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 12.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor has a mid PTO with manual clutch, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It rides on 15x6.0-6 front and 18x8.5-8 rear lawn/turf tires. Attachments include a 38-inch mid-mount mower deck with two blades and manual lift. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 190 CCA battery and negative ground.
Power12 hp
Founded38" deck
Model917.27031

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27031

Other
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Power
PTOMid PTO
PTO clutchmanual
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 289707
Power12.5 hp (9.3 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion J19LM
Bore/Stroke3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement465 cc (28.4 ci)
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Intake valve clearance0.006 inches (0.152 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance0.010 inches (0.254 mm)
Dimensions
Rear tire18x8.5-8
Front tire15x6.0-6
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH25
Battery CCA190
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (battery), 5 (lights)
Production
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$860 in 1998
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck38" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width38 inches (96 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
ModelDana 4360-120
Oil change interval25 h