Craftsman lawn tractors

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.
Power15 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27101

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27101

Engine
Typegasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
ModelKohler CV15
Power15.5 hp (11.6 kW)
Starterelectric
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Rated RPM3600
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.543x2.64 inches (90 x 67 mm)
Displacement426 cc (26 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year1999
SeriesEZ3 Series
Built byAYP
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH30
Battery CCA240
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps5 (battery), 3 (headlights)
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
ModelPeerless 206-545C
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchidler pulley
Operationindependent