Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27102

The Craftsman 917.27102 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 gasoline engine with 426 cc displacement, hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear, and a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 240 CCA and 5 amp charging. The PTO is a mid PTO with independent operation and idler pulley clutch.
Power15 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27102

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27102

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
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SeriesEZ3 Series
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH30
Battery CCA240
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps5 (battery), 3 (headlights)
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 319-0650
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchidler pulley
Operationindependent