Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27307

The Craftsman 917.27307 is a garden tractor produced in 2000 by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 22 hp Kohler CV22S 673cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical-shaft V-twin design. The tractor has a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, operated by a center gear shift lever and right-side range shift. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The tractor includes a 46-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift, and uses electric clutch for the independent mid PTO. Electrical system is negative ground with 15 amps charging and a 12-volt battery (Group U1R). Original price was $2,800 in 2000.
Power22 hp
Founded46" deck
Model917.27307

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27307

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV22S
Power22 hp (16.4 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Rated RPM3600
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Air cleanerpaper cartridge with foam pre-cleaner
Bore/Stroke3.15x2.64 inches (80 x 67 mm)
Displacement673 cc (41.1 ci)
Oil capacity2.1 qts (2.0 L)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
TypeGarden tractor
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Production2000
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$2,800 in 2000
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades3-blade with manual lift
Belt deckAYP 144959
Belt driveAYP 148763
Cut height1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm)
Mower deck46" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width46 inches (116 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
DescriptionGear transmission with three speeds plus reverse, and two ranges. Operated with center gear shift lever, right-side range shift, and combination clutch/brake pedal. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchelectric
LocationMid PTO