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Craftsman 917.27581

The Craftsman 917.27581 is a 2005 lawn tractor from the DLT 3000 Series, built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features an 18.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 501cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 3.5 gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Peerless 6-speed gear transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Attachments include a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 230 CCA and 28 AH capacity.
Craftsman 917.27581lawn tractorBriggs & Stratton 31P77718.5 hp2005AYPPeerless transmission42 inch mower deck
Power18 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27581

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27581

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 31P777
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Sparkplug:Champion RC12YC
Air cleaner:paper cartridge
Bore/Stroke:3.563x3.062 inches (91 x 78 mm)
Displacement:501 cc (30.59 ci)
Oil capacity:1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Power (gross):18.5 hp (13.8 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts:12

General

Type:Lawn tractor
Year:2005
Build:AYP built
Series:DLT 3000 Series
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer:AYP

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:28
Battery CCA:230
Battery Group:U1R
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:3 (battery), 5 (headlights)

Attachments

Belt:AYP 144959
Type:mid-mount Craftsman
Blades:2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck:42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width:42 inches (106 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:6 forward and 1 reverse
Model:Peerless 206-545C

Drive and Steering

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open