Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27306

The Craftsman 917.27306 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 gasoline engine with an air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin design. The tractor has a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The power take-off (PTO) is a mid PTO with an independent electric clutch and pulley type. Tires are sized 16x6.5-8 front and 23x10.5-12 rear. Attachments include a 50" mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift, driven by a belt. Electrical system features a negative ground, 15 amp charging, and a 12 volt battery with 280 CCA and 35 AH. The original price was $2,500 in 2000.
Power20 hp
Founded50" deck
Model917.27306

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27306

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV20S
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
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
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
TypeGarden tractor
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$2,500 in 2000
Production years1999 - 2000
Variants
27305gear
27306hydrostatic
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH35
Battery CCA280
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
References
Owner's Manual917.273060 (167168) published in 1998
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
PTO driveindependent
Mid PTO Typepulley