Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27205

The Craftsman 917.27205 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 hp Kohler CV461 457cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission by Peerless. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes a mid PTO with manual clutch. Tires are sized 15x6-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. Electrical system has a 12-volt battery with 240 CCA and 15 amp charging. Attachments include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, a 40" two-stage snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade.
Power16 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27205

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27205

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV461
Power16 hp (11.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.43x3.03 inches (87 x 77 mm)
Displacement457 cc (27.9 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
General
TypeLawn tractor
Year2001
SeriesLT 1000 Series
Built byAYP
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH30
Battery CCA240
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
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, mid-mount Craftsman, 2-blade with manual lift
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
ModelPeerless 206-545C
Speeds6-speed gear
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x10-8
Front tire15x6-6
Drive and Steering
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO