Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27318

The Craftsman 917.27318 is a 2004 lawn tractor from the LT 2000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 17.5 hp Kohler CV490 490cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start and a 1.25 gallon fuel tank. The transmission is a Hydro Gear 314-0510 belt-driven hydrostatic with infinite forward and reverse speeds. This two-wheel drive tractor has manual steering and an open operator station. It includes a mid PTO with manual clutch and a 42 inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. Electrical system has a 12 volt battery with 230 CCA and 15 amp charging. The mower deck belt is AYP 144959.
Power17 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27318

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27318

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV490
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.54x3.03 inches (90 x 77 mm)
Displacement490 cc (29.9 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)17.5 hp (13.0 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year2004
SeriesLT 2000 Series
Built byAYP
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH28
Battery CCA230
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
BeltAYP 144959
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro Gear 314-0510
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchmanual
LocationMid PTO