Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27315

The Craftsman 917.27315 is a 2003 lawn tractor from the LT 2000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features an 18 hp Kohler CV492 490cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start and a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission (Peerless 206-545C). The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It uses mid PTO with an independent manual clutch. Tires are sized 15x6.0-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. The mower deck is a 42-inch mid-mount Craftsman type with 2 blades and manual lift. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power18 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27315

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27315

Engine
Typegasoline
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.60x3.06 inches (91 x 78 mm)
Displacement490 cc (29.9 ci)
Engine modelKohler CV492
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)18 hp (13.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SeriesLT 2000 Series
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Production year2003
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Speeds6-speed gear
Transmission modelPeerless 206-545C
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x10-8
Front tire15x6.0-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO