Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27597

The Craftsman 917.27597 is a 2003 garden tractor from the GT 5000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 22 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and is equipped with a 50-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift. It uses a mid independent PTO with an electric clutch and pulley type. Tires are sized 16x6.5-8 front and 23x9.5-12 rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 280 CCA and 16 charging amps. The serial number decal is located on the rear fender deck below the seat.
Power22 hp
Founded50" deck
Model917.27597

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27597

Engine
Typegasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
ModelBriggs & Stratton 40H777
Starterelectric
Fuel tank5 gal (18.9 L)
Bore/Stroke2.97x2.89 inches (75 x 73 mm)
Displacement655 cc (40 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)22 hp (16.4 kW)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
TypeGarden tractor
Year2003
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SeriesGT 5000 Series
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH35
Battery CCA280
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps16
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades3-blade with manual lift
Mower deck50" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width50 inches (127 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
DescriptionThree speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges
Serial Numbers
LocationSerial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire23x9.5-12
Front tire16x6.5-8
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
PTO typeindependent
Mid PTO Typepulley
PTO locationMid PTO