Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27305

The Craftsman 917.27305 is a garden tractor produced by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears) from 1999 to 2000. It features a 20 hp Kohler CV20S 624cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start and a 3.5 gallon fuel tank. The tractor has a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds, two-wheel drive, and manual steering. It includes a 50-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift. The PTO is a mid independent type with an electric clutch and pulley. Tires are sized 16x6.5-8 front and 23x10.5-12 rear. Electrical system has a negative ground with a 15 amp charging system and a 12 volt battery rated at 280 CCA and 35 AH.
Power20 hp
Founded50" deck
Model917.27305

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27305

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV20S
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.03x2.64 inches (77 x 67 mm)
Displacement624 cc (38.1 ci)
Oil capacity2.1 qts (2.0 L)
Power (gross)20 hp (14.9 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Fuel tank capacity3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$2,500 in 2000
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production years1999 - 2000
Variants
27305gear
27306hydrostatic
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH35
Battery CCA280
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Drivebelt
Blades3-blade with manual lift
Mower deck50" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width50 inches (127 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire23x10.5-12
Front tire16x6.5-8
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchelectric
Mid PTO Typepulley
PTO operationindependent