Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27540

The Craftsman 917.27540 is a 2005 lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 501cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and hydrostatic transmission by Hydro Gear. The tractor has two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It rides on 15x6.0-6 front and 18x9.5-8 rear lawn/turf tires. Attachments include a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with two blades and manual lift. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 230 CCA and negative ground.
Power18 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27540

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27540

Other
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 31H777
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.563x3.062 inches (91 x 78 mm)
Displacement501 cc (30.59 ci)
Oil capacity1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Power (gross)18 hp (13.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year2005
Built byAYP
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH28
Battery CCA230
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (battery), 5 (headlights)
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck42" mid-mount Craftsman
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro Gear 322-0510
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire18x9.5-8
Front tire15x6.0-6