Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27235

The Craftsman 917.27235 is a 2003 lawn tractor from the LT 1000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 15.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 1.25 gallon fuel tank. The transmission is a Dana D4360 belt-driven gear type with 6 forward and 1 reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The tractor uses 15x6.0-6 front tires and 18x9.5-8 rear tires. It includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with a 2-blade manual lift. The PTO is a mid PTO, independent and manually clutched. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power15 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27235

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27235

Engine
Typegasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
ModelBriggs & Stratton 282H07
Starterelectric
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement465 cc (28.4 ci)
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross)15.5 hp (11.6 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year2003
SeriesLT 1000 Series
Built byAYP
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman, 2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
ModelDana D4360
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire18x9.5-8
Front tire15x6.0-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchmanual
Operationindependent