Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27164

The Craftsman 917.27164 is a 2001 lawn tractor from the LT 1000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 16.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 499cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 1.25 gallon fuel tank. The hydrostatic transmission is a belt-driven Hydro-Gear 322-0510 with infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It has mid PTO with manual clutch operation. Tires are 15x6-6 front and 18x9.5-8 rear. Electrical system includes a 12 volt battery with 190 CCA and 25 AH capacity. Attachments include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, a 40" two-stage snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade, all with manual lift and control.
Power16 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27164

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27164

Engine
Typegasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
ModelBriggs & Stratton 311707
Power16.5 hp
Starterelectric
Fuel tank1.25 gal
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Power (kW)12.3 kW
Bore/Stroke3.57x3.06 inches
Displacement499 cc
Oil capacity1.5 qts
Fuel tank (L)4.7 L
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches
Starter volts12
Bore/Stroke (mm)91 x 78 mm
Oil capacity (L)1.4 L
Displacement (ci)30.5 ci
Sparkplug gap (mm)0.762 mm
Oil change interval25 h
General
TypeLawn tractor
Year2001
SeriesLT 1000 Series
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH25
Battery CCA190
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (battery), 5 (lights)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Blade42" front-mount manual-lift manual-angle
Snowblower40" two-stage front-mount manual-lift
Blade width42 inches
Blade width (cm)106 cm
Snowblower width40 inches
Snowblower width (cm)101 cm
42" mid-mount mower deck2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck cutting width42 inches
Mower deck cutting width (cm)106 cm
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro-Gear 322-0510
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire18x9.5-8
Front tire15x6-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchmanual
PTO operationindependent