Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27078

The Craftsman 917.27078 is a lawn tractor produced from 1999 to 2000 by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It belongs to the EZ3 Series and features a 19 hp Briggs & Stratton 570cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine. The tractor uses a Hydro-Gear 319-0650 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The fuel tank capacity is 3.5 gallons, and the oil capacity is 1.75 quarts. The PTO is a mid-mount independent mechanical clutch type. Electrical system includes a 16 amp charging system and a 240 CCA battery. Attachments include a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades.
Power19 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27078

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27078

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 350777
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke2.83x2.75 inches (72 x 70 mm)
Displacement570 cc (34.8 ci)
Oil capacity1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Configurationair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Power (gross)19 hp (14.2 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
General
TypeLawn tractor
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SeriesEZ3 Series
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production years1999 - 2000
Electrical
Battery AH30
Battery CCA240
Battery GroupU1R
Charging amps16
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
TypeHydro-Gear 319-0650
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Descriptionbelt-driven hydrostatic
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchmechanical
LocationMid PTO