Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27212

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.
Power18 hp
Founded46" deck
Model917.27212

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27212

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV18S
Power18.5 hp (13.8 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.03x2.64 inches (77 x 67 mm)
Displacement622 cc (38 ci)
Oil capacity2.1 qts (2.0 L)
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Production1998
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$2,200 in 1998
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH30
Battery CCA280
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades3-blade
Mower deck46" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width46 inches (116 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro-Gear 319-0650
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchelectric
Operationindependent