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Craftsman 917.27212

Craftsman 917.27212 tractor
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The Craftsman 917.27212 is a 1998 lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features an 18.5 hp Kohler CV18S 622cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with a 3.5 gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Hydro-Gear 319-0650 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The mid PTO is independent with an electric clutch. Electrical system includes a 12 volt battery with 280 CCA and 15 amp charging. Attachments include a 46 inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades. Original price was $2,200 in 1998.
Craftsman 917.27212lawn tractorKohler CV18S engineHydro-Gear transmission1998 Craftsman tractormower deckPTOAYP
Power18 hp
Founded46" deck
Model917.27212

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27212

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler CV18S
Power:18.5 hp (13.8 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starter:electric
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Sparkplug:Champion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke:3.03x2.64 inches (77 x 67 mm)
Displacement:622 cc (38 ci)
Oil capacity:2.1 qts (2.0 L)
Sparkplug gap:0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts:12
Oil change interval:25 h

Overview

Type:Lawn tractor
Production:1998
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer:AYP
Original price:$2,200 in 1998

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:30
Battery CCA:280
Battery Group:U1R
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Attachments

Type:mid-mount Craftsman
Blades:3-blade
Mower deck:46" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width:46 inches (116 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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:Mid PTO
Clutch:electric
Operation:independent