Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27276

The Craftsman 917.27276 is a 2003 lawn tractor from the LT 1000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 501cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven hydrostatic Peerless LTH2000 transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It has a mid PTO with manual clutch and comes equipped with a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with a 2-blade manual lift. Tires are sized 15x6.0-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power18 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27276

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27276

Engine
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Fuel typegasoline
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.57x3.06 inches (91 x 78 mm)
Displacement501 cc (30.6 ci)
Engine modelBriggs & Stratton 31H777
Oil capacity1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Power (gross)18 hp (13.4 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
Deck details2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
42" Mower deckmid-mount Craftsman
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
TransmissionPeerless LTH2000
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x10-8
Front tire15x6.0-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO