Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27338

The Craftsman 917.27338 is a 2004 lawn tractor from the LT 1000 Series, built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 17.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 501cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission by Peerless offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with a manual lift and a 1.25-gallon fuel tank. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 230 CCA battery and negative ground. Tires are sized 15x6.0-6 front and 18x9.5-8 rear.
Power17 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27338

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27338

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 31C707
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.56x3.062 inches (90 x 78 mm)
Displacement501 cc (30.6 ci)
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross)17.5 hp (13.0 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
General
TypeLawn tractor
Year2004
SeriesLT 1000 Series
Built byAYP
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH28
Battery CCA230
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (battery), 5 (headlights)
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
BrandPeerless
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Transmission typehydrostatic
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire18x9.5-8
Front tire15x6.0-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
PTOindependent
TypeMid PTO
Clutchmanual