Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27528

The Craftsman 917.27528 is a 2003 garden tractor from the DGT 6000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 27 hp Kohler CV740 721cc 2-cylinder air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear 311-3500, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and comes with a 48-inch mid-mount mower deck attachment. It has a 5-gallon fuel tank and a 4-quart oil capacity with recommended oil changes every 50 hours. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 280 CCA and 15 amps charging. The original price was $3,999 in 2003.
Power27 hp
Founded48" deck
Model917.27528

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27528

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV740
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank5 gal (18.9 L)
Rated RPM3600
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.3x2.6 inches (84 x 66 mm)
Displacement721 cc (44 ci)
Oil capacity4 qts (3.8 L)
Configurationair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Power (gross)27 hp (20.1 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval50 h
Overview
TypeGarden tractor
Year2003
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SeriesDGT 6000 Series
Steeringmanual
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$3,999 in 2003
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA280
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades3-blade
Mower deck48" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width48 inches (121 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro-Gear 311-3500
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended