Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27108

The Craftsman 917.27108 is a 1999 lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 16 hp Kohler CV16 426cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift and a mid PTO with manual clutch. Tires are sized 15x6-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery and 15 amp charging. Original price was $1,700 in 1999.
Power16 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27108

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27108

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 gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$1,700 in 1999
Production year1999
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH30
Battery CCA240
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
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
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x10-8
Front tire15x6-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchmanual
LocationMid PTO