Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27265

The Craftsman 917.27265 is a 2003 lawn tractor from the LT 1000 Series, built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 17 hp Briggs & Stratton 501cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 6-speed Peerless belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It uses a mid PTO with manual clutch and has lawn/turf tires sized 15x6.0-6 front and 18x9.5-8 rear. Attachments include a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power17 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27265

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27265

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 31C707
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.57x3.06 inches (91 x 78 mm)
Displacement501 cc (30.6 ci)
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross)17 hp (12.7 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Production2003
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Attachments
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
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire18x9.5-8
Front tire15x6.0-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO