Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27403

The 2004 Craftsman 917.27403 is a lawn tractor from the DYT 4000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It was part of the Bob Vila Signature Series featuring an upgraded seat, steering wheel, and custom hood graphics. It has a 21 hp Briggs & Stratton 656cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a 6-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor includes a 42" mid-mount mower deck and front independent PTO with electric clutch. Tires are 15x6.0-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. Electrical system has a 12 volt battery with 280 CCA and 16 amp charging.
Power21 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27403

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27403

Engine
Power21 hp (15.7 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank4 gal (15.1 L)
Fuel typegasoline
SparkplugChampion QC12YC
Bore/Stroke2.97x2.89 inches (75 x 73 mm)
Displacement656 cc (40.03 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Engine DetailBriggs & Stratton 407577
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval50 h
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year2004
NotesThe 2004 Craftsman DYT 4000 was the Bob Vila Signature Series, branded with the signature of the home improvement celebrity. The tractor featured an upgraded seat and steering wheel in addition to a custom graphics package on the hood.
SeriesDYT 4000 Series
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$1,600 in 2004
Variants
27403gear
27404hydrostatic
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH35
Battery CCA280
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps16
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Belt174883
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
Speeds6-speed gear
TransmissionPeerless 206
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x10-8
Front tire15x6.0-6
Lawn/turf rear20x10-8
Lawn/turf front15x6.0-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Front PTOindependent