Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27266

The Craftsman 917.27266 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 single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It uses a mid PTO with a manual clutch and comes equipped with a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck. Tires are sized 15x6.0-6 front and 18x9.5-8 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power17 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27266

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27266

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
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
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro-Gear 322-0510
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Attachment details
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire18x9.5-8
Front tire15x6.0-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO