Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27609

The Craftsman 917.27609 is a 2004 garden tractor from the GT 5000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 25 hp Kohler CV730 721cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a 5-gallon fuel tank and a 54-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift. Tires are sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 280 CCA and 15 amps charging. The serial number plate is located on top of the rear fender deck below the seat.
Power25 hp
Founded54" deck
Model917.27609

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27609

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV730
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank5 gal (18.9 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.3x2.6 inches (84 x 66 mm)
Displacement721 cc (44 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)25 hp (18.6 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeGarden tractor
Year2004
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 amps15
References
Source2004 Riding Equipment published by Sears
Attachments
BeltAYP 191273
Type3-blade with manual lift
Mower deck54" mid-mount Craftsman
Cutting width54 inches (137 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Front tire16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear23x10.50-12
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Mid PTOindependent
Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number plate on top of the rear fender deck, below the seat.