Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27378 DLT 3000

The Craftsman 917.27378 DLT 3000 is a 2004 lawn tractor from the LT 2000 Series, built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 22 hp Briggs & Stratton 656cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine with electric start and a 3.5 gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Hydro Gear 314-0510 hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The power take-off is a mid PTO, independent with a manual clutch. Electrical system includes a 12 volt battery with 280 CCA and 35 AH, negative ground, and charging amps for battery and headlights. Attachments include a 42 inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift, using an AYP 144959 belt.
Power22 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27378

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27378 DLT 3000

Engine
Typegasoline
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
SparkplugChampion QC12YC
Bore/Stroke2.97x2.89 inches (75 x 73 mm)
Displacement656 cc (40.03 ci)
Engine modelBriggs & Stratton 407577
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)22 hp (16.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
General
TypeLawn tractor
Year2004
BuildAYP built
SeriesLT 2000 Series
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH35
Battery CCA280
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
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Transmission modelHydro Gear 314-0510
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO