Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27206

The Craftsman 917.27206 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 CV16.5 426cc single-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start and manual steering. The tractor uses a Hydro-Gear 314-0510 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive and an open operator station. The tractor includes a mid PTO with manual clutch and comes equipped with 15x6-6 front and 20x10-8 rear lawn/turf tires. Attachments available include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, a 40" two-stage snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery with 240 CCA and 15 amps charging.
Power16 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27206

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27206

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV16.5
Power16 hp (11.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.60x2.64 inches (91 x 67 mm)
Displacement426 cc (26 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 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 amps15
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