Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27081

The Craftsman 917.27081 is a lawn tractor produced from 1998 to 2000 by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It belongs to the EZ3 Series and features a 19.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine. The tractor has a 6-speed gear transmission (Dana 4360) with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear, two-wheel drive, and manual steering. It includes a mid PTO with mechanical clutch and a 42" mid-mount mower deck attachment. The fuel tank capacity is 3.5 gallons, and the oil capacity is 1.5 quarts. Electrical system includes a 240 CCA battery and 3 amps charging for the battery.
Power19 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27081

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27081

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 42E707
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft opposed twin
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
SparkplugChampion RJ19LM
Bore/Stroke3.4375x2.281 inches (87 x 58 mm)
Displacement693 cc (42.33 ci)
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross)19.5 hp (14.5 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
SeriesEZ3 Series
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$1,400 in 1998
Production years1998 - 2000
Variants
27081gear
27082hydrostatic
Electrical
Battery AH30
Battery CCA240
Battery GroupU1R
Charging amps (battery)3
Charging amps (headlights)5
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
ModelDana 4360
Description6-speed gear
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchmechanical
Operationindependent