Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27503

The Craftsman 917.27503 is a garden tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears) during 2001-2002. It belongs to the GT 3000 Series and features a 23 hp Kohler CV674 671cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine. The tractor has a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The tractor offers a sleeve hitch as an optional feature and an independent mid PTO with an electric clutch. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 50" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade, with specific models and dimensions detailed for each attachment.
Power23 hp
Founded50" deck
Model917.27503

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27503

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV674
Power23 hp (17.2 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Bore/Stroke3.15x2.64 inches (80 x 67 mm)
Displacement671 cc (41 ci)
Starter volts12
Variants
27501gear 48in deck
27502hydro 48in deck
27503gear 50in deck
27504hydro 50in deck
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Years2001 - 2002
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Attachments
Overview50" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade
48" BladeCraftsman 24412, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
50" Mower deckmid-mount Craftsman, 3-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 50 inches (127 cm)
46" Snow blowerCraftsman 24846, 46 inches width (116 cm), two-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Speeds6-speed gear
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch Optional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Mid PTOindependent