Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27568

The Craftsman 917.27568 is a 2005 lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 24 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 724cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start. The tractor uses a Peerless LTH2000 hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The fuel tank capacity is 4 gallons (15.1 liters). Tires are sized 15x6.0-6 front and 20x8-8 rear. Attachments include a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. Electrical system has a negative ground, 16 amp charging, and a 12 volt battery with 280 CCA and 35 AH capacity.
Power24 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27568

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27568

Engine
Typegasoline
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank4 gal
Rated RPM3600
SparkplugChampion QC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.3x2.6 inches
Displacement724 cc
Engine modelBriggs & Stratton 445677
Oil capacity2 qts
Fuel tank (L)15.1 L
Power (gross)24 hp
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches
Starter volts12
Bore/Stroke (mm)84 x 66 mm
Oil capacity (L)1.9 L
Power (gross kW)17.9 kW
Displacement (ci)44.18 ci
Sparkplug gap (mm)1.016 mm
Overview
Year2005
DriveTwo-wheel drive
CategoryLawn tractor
Steeringmanual
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH35
Battery CCA280
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps16
Attachments
BeltAYP 174883
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width42 inches
Cutting width (cm)106 cm
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelPeerless LTH2000
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x8-8
Front tire15x6.0-6
Lawn/turf rear20x8-8
Lawn/turf front15x6.0-6