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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.
Craftsman 917.27108lawn tractor1999Kohler CV16 enginehydrostatic transmissionmower deckAYPCraftsman lawn tractor
Power16 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27108

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27108

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler CV16
Power:16 hp (11.9 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Sparkplug:Champion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke:3.60x2.64 inches (91 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

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer:AYP
Original price:$1,700 in 1999
Production year:1999
Operator station:Open operator station

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:30
Battery CCA:240
Battery Group:U1R
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15

Attachments

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

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Model:Hydro-Gear 319-0650
Oil change:sealed unit, owner service is not recommended

Dimensions & Tires

Rear tire:20x10-8
Front tire:15x6-6

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:manual
Location:Mid PTO