Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27220

The Craftsman 917.27220 is a lawn tractor produced in 2000 by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 25 hp Briggs & Stratton 724cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor includes a 46-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift. It has lawn/turf tires sized 15x6.00-6 front and 20x10.00-8 rear. The electrical system has a 12-volt battery with 240 CCA and 16 charging amps. The PTO is mid-mounted, independent, and uses an electric clutch. Original price was $2,500 in 2000.
Power25 hp
Founded46" deck
Model917.27220

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27220

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 445777
Power25 hp (18.6 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.12x2.89 inches (79 x 73 mm)
Displacement724 cc (44.2 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Intake valve clearance0.005 inches (0.127 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance0.005 inches (0.127 mm)
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
SeriesDLT Series
Built byAYP
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$2,500 in 2000
Production year2000
Variants
27219gear
27220hydrostatic
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH30
Battery CCA240
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps16
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades3-blade with manual lift
Mower deck46" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width46 inches (116 cm)
Transmission
TypeHydro-Gear 314-0510
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Descriptionbelt-driven hydrostatic
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x10.00-8
Front tire15x6.00-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchelectric
LocationMid PTO