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Craftsman 917.27101

The Craftsman 917.27101 is a 1999 lawn tractor from the EZ3 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 15.5 hp Kohler CV15 426cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 6-speed Peerless belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck attachment and uses a mid PTO with an idler pulley clutch. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery and 240 CCA. This model is designed for residential lawn care with reliable power and simple mechanical features.
Craftsman 917.27101lawn tractorKohler CV15 enginePeerless transmission42 inch mower deck1999 Craftsman tractor specs
Power15 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27101

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27101

Engine

Type:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Model:Kohler CV15
Power:15.5 hp (11.6 kW)
Starter:electric
Fuel tank:1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Rated RPM:3600
Sparkplug:Champion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke:3.543x2.64 inches (90 x 67 mm)
Displacement:426 cc (26 ci)
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)
Sparkplug gap:0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts:12
Oil change interval:25 h

Overview

Type:Lawn tractor
Year:1999
Series:EZ3 Series
Built by:AYP
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:30
Battery CCA:240
Battery Group:U1R
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:5 (battery), 3 (headlights)

Mechanical

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

Attachments

Type:mid-mount Craftsman
Blades:2-blade
Mower deck:42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width:42 inches (106 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:6 forward and 1 reverse
Model:Peerless 206-545C
Oil change:sealed unit, owner service is not recommended

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:Mid PTO
Clutch:idler pulley
Operation:independent