Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27404

The Craftsman 917.27404 is a 2004 model lawn tractor from the DYT 4000 Series, built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 21 hp Briggs & Stratton 656cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a 4-gallon fuel tank and a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift. It uses 15x6.0-6 front and 20x10-8 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 280 CCA and 16 amps charging. The serial number tag is located below the tractor's seat.
Power21 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27404

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27404

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 407577
Power21 hp
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
SparkplugChampion QC12YC
Power (kW)15.7 kW
Bore/Stroke2.97x2.89 inches
Displacement656 cc
Oil capacity2 qts
Configurationair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches
Starter volts12
Bore/Stroke (mm)75 x 73 mm
Oil capacity (L)1.9 L
Displacement (ci)40.03 ci
Fuel tank capacity4 gal
Sparkplug gap (mm)1.016 mm
Oil change interval50 h
Fuel tank capacity (L)15.1 L
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year2004
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SeriesDYT 4000 Series
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$1,800 in 2004
Operator stationOpen operator station
Variants
27403gear
27404hydrostatic
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH35
Battery CCA280
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps16
Attachments
Belt174883
Cutting width42 inches
Cutting width (cm)106 cm
42" mid-mount mower deck42" mid-mount Craftsman, 2-blade with manual lift
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro-Gear 314-0510
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
Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number tag below the tractor's seat.