Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27522

The Craftsman 917.27522 is a 2001 garden tractor from the GT 3000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 25 hp Kohler CV26 724cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with an air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin design. The tractor uses a Hydro-Gear 311-3500 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The tractor includes optional sleeve hitch, independent mid PTO with electric clutch, and lawn/turf tires sized 16x7.5-8 front and 24x12-12 rear. Attachments include a 48" mid-mount mower deck, a 46" two-stage snowblower, and a 48" blade. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery with 280 CCA and 15 amp charging. This model is part of the GT 3000 Series and was built by AYP for Craftsman.
Power25 hp
Founded48" deck
Model917.27522

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27522

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV26
Power25 hp (18.6 kW)
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.27x2.64 inches (83 x 67 mm)
Displacement724 cc (44.2 ci)
Oil capacity2.25 qts (2.1 L)
Configurationair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
TypeGarden tractor
Year2001
SeriesGT 3000 Series
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH35
Battery CCA280
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
References
SourceA Complete Line of 2001 Riding Equipment and Attachments published by Sears
Attachments
Blade48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle
NotesGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Snowblower46 inches (116 cm) width, two-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm) cutting width, mid-mount Craftsman, 3-blade with manual lift
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro-Gear 311-3500
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch (Optional)
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire24x12-12
Front tire16x7.5-8
Lawn/turf rear24x12-12
Lawn/turf front16x7.5-8
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Mid PTOindependent