Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27242

The Craftsman 917.27242 is a 2001 model lawn tractor from the LTX 1000 Series, built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features an 18 hp Kohler CV492 490cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck attachment and uses a mid PTO with an electric clutch. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery and 15 amp charging. This model is designed for efficient lawn care with reliable power and hydrostatic transmission for smooth operation.
Power18 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27242

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27242

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV492
Power18 hp (13.4 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Rated RPM3600
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Oil change2.25 h
Bore/Stroke3.60x3.03 inches (91 x 77 mm)
Displacement490 cc (29.9 ci)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year2001
BuildAYP built
SeriesLTX 1000 Series
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH30
Battery CCA240
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro-Gear 314-0510
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchelectric
LocationMid PTO