Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27342

The Craftsman 917.27342 is a lawn tractor produced from 1998 to 2000 as part of the EZ3 Series, built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features an 18 hp Kawasaki FD590V 2-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine with a 585 cc displacement. The tractor uses a Hydro-Gear 319-3000 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The power take-off is a mid PTO, independent and electric clutch type. Electrical system includes a 17 amp charging system and a U1R battery group. Attachments include a 46-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades.
Power18 hp
Founded46" deck
Model917.27342

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27342

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKawasaki FD590V
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
SparkplugNGK BMR 6A
Bore/Stroke2.91x2.68 inches (74 x 68 mm)
Displacement585 cc (35.7 ci)
Oil capacity2.2 qts (2.1 L)
Power (gross)18 hp (13.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.026 inches (0.660 mm)
Coolant capacity3.6 qts (3.4 L)
General
TypeLawn tractor
BuildAYP built
SeriesEZ3 Series
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Production years1998 - 2000
Electrical
Battery AH40
Battery CCA2340
Battery GroupU1R
Charging amps17
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades3-blade
Mower deck46" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width46 inches (116 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro-Gear 319-3000
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchelectric
LocationMid PTO