Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27245

The Craftsman 917.27245 is a 2002 lawn tractor from the LTX 1000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 21.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 656cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 3.5 gallon fuel tank. The tractor has a 6-speed Peerless belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 20x10.00-8 rear. The tractor includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. The PTO is a mid independent pulley type with a manual idler pulley clutch. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery with 230 CCA and negative ground. The serial number is located on the underside of the seat mounting pan. Original price was $1,350 in 2002.
Power21 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27245

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27245

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 407777
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke2.97x2.89 inches (75 x 73 mm)
Displacement656 cc (40.03 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)21.5 hp (16.0 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval50 h
Overview
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SeriesLTX 1000 Series
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
Original price$1,350 in 2002
Production year2002
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH28
Battery CCA230
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (charging), 5 (lights)
References
Owner's ManualLawn Tractor 917.272450 (18355) published in 2002
Attachments
Belt144959
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
ModelPeerless 206-545C
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x10.00-8
Front tire15x6.00-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual idler pulley
PTO typeindependent
Mid PTO Typepulley
PTO locationMid PTO
Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number decal on the underside of the seat mounting pan.