Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27363

The Craftsman 917.27363 is a 2004 lawn tractor from the DYT 4000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features an 18.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 501cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 4-gallon fuel tank. The transmission is a Peerless 206-545c belt-driven gear type with 6 forward and 1 reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The tractor includes a mid PTO with an electric clutch and a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. Tires are sized 15x6.0-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. Electrical system has a negative ground with a 12-volt battery rated at 230 CCA and 28 AH. This model is part of the DYT 4000 Series and was referenced from the 2004 Riding Equipment published by Sears.
Power18 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27363

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27363

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 31P777
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank4 gal (15.1 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.56x3.062 inches (90 x 78 mm)
Displacement501 cc (30.6 ci)
Oil capacity1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Power (gross)18.5 hp (13.8 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year2004
SeriesDYT 4000 Series
Built byAYP
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH28
Battery CCA230
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps9
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
References
Source2004 Riding Equipment published by Sears
Attachments
BeltAYP 174883
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
ModelPeerless 206-545c
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x10-8
Front tire15x6.0-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO