Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27590

The Craftsman 917.27590 is a 2005 lawn tractor from the GT 5000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 26 hp Kohler CV730 721cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic Peerless LTH2000 transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a 48-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift, and lawn/turf tires sized 15x6.0-6 front and 20x8-8 rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 280 CCA and 15 amp charging. The fuel tank capacity is 4 gallons and oil capacity is 2 quarts.
Power26 hp
Founded48" deck
Model917.27590

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27590

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV730
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank4 gal (15.1 L)
Rated RPM3600
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Air cleanerpaper cartridge with foam pre-cleaner
Bore/Stroke3.3x2.6 inches (84 x 66 mm)
Compression9:1
Displacement721 cc (44 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)26 hp (19.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year2005
SeriesGT 5000 Series
Built byAYP
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH35
Battery CCA280
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades3-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Mower deck48" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width48 inches (121 cm)
Belt (on deck)AYP 180808
Belt (tractor to deck)AYP 174368
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelPeerless LTH2000
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x8-8
Front tire15x6.0-6