Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27246

The Craftsman 917.27246 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 air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift and uses mid PTO with an independent manual idler pulley clutch. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 20x10.00-8 rear. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery and 230 CCA. Original price was $1,550 in 2002.
Power21 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27246

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27246

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
TypeLawn tractor
Year2002
SeriesLTX 1000 Series
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$1,550 in 2002
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH28
Battery CCA230
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (charging), 5 (lights)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
References
Owner's Manual917.272460 Lawn Tractor (181342) published in 2002
Attachments
Liftmanual lift
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro-Gear 314-0510
Oil typeSEALED
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