Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.28712

The Craftsman 917.28712 is a 2007 lawn tractor from the DLS 3500 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 20 hp Briggs & Stratton gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor includes a 42" mid-mount mower deck and optional attachments such as a snowblower and blade. It was originally priced at $1,650 in 2007.
Power20 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.28712

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.28712

Engine
Typegasoline, air-cooled
ModelBriggs & Stratton 31P977
Starterelectric
Fuel tank1.5 gal
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Air cleanerpaper
Oil capacity1.75 qts
Power (gross)20 hp
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches
Starter volts12
Fuel tank metric5.7 L
Oil capacity metric1.7 L
Power (gross) metric14.9 kW
Sparkplug gap metric0.762 mm
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year2007
SeriesDLS 3500 Series
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$1,650 in 2007
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH28
Battery CCA230
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps battery3
Charging amps headlights5
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Blade42 inches width, front-mount, manual-lift
Snowblower42 inches width, 2-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches width, 2-blade with manual lift, cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro Gear T2