Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27103

The Craftsman 917.27103 is a 1998 lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 16 hp Kohler CV16 426cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 6-speed Dana 4360 belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive and manual steering, with a mid PTO that is independent and manually clutched. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 240 CCA and 15 amps charging. Attachments include a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades. Original price was $1,550 in 1998.
Power16 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27103

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27103

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV16
Power16 hp (11.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.60x2.64 inches (91 x 67 mm)
Displacement426 cc (26 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
Year1998
CategoryLawn tractor
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$1,550 in 1998
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH30
Battery CCA240
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
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
Drive and Steering
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO