Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27062

The Craftsman 917.27062 is a 1998 lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 15.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear. The tractor has two-wheel drive with manual steering, mid independent PTO with a manual clutch and pulley type mid PTO. It rides on 15x6.0-6 front and 18x9.5-8 rear lawn/turf tires. Attachments include a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with two blades. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 190 CCA and negative ground. Original price was $1,380 in 1998.
Power15 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27062

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27062

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 28U707
Power15.5 hp (11.6 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
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
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
Year1998
CategoryLawn tractor
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$1,380 in 1998
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH25
Battery CCA190
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (battery), 5 (headlights)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro-Gear 310-0500
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire18x9.5-8
Front tire15x6.0-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
Mid PTO Typepulley
PTO locationMid PTO