Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27184

The Craftsman 917.27184 is a 2001 lawn tractor from the LT 1000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 21 hp Briggs & Stratton 745cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor includes a 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade attachments. It has mid PTO with independent manual clutch and rides on 15x6-6 front and 20x10-8 rear tires. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 240 CCA and negative ground.
Power21 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27184

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27184

Engine
Typegasoline
Power21 hp (15.7 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft opposed twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
SparkplugChampion RJ19LM
Bore/Stroke3.5625x2.281 inches (90 x 58 mm)
Displacement745 cc (45.48 ci)
Engine modelBriggs & Stratton 461707
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year2001
SeriesLT 1000 Series
Built byAYP
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH30
Battery CCA240
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (battery), 5 (lights)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Blade42 inches width, front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle, Craftsman 24443
Snowblower40 inches width, two-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches cutting width, 2-blade with manual lift, mid-mount Craftsman
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro-Gear 314-0510
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x10-8
Front tire15x6-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO