Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.28821

The Craftsman 917.28821 is a 2008 model lawn tractor from the YS 4500 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 20 hp Briggs & Stratton 502cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start. The tractor has a 6-speed gear transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear, two-wheel drive, manual sector and pinion steering, and mechanical disc brakes. It weighs 498 lbs (225 kg) and rides on 15x6x6 front tires and 18x9.5x8 rear tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include an optional two or three bin bagger and a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades, manual lift, 6 cut positions, and cutting height from 1.5 to 4 inches.

Power20 hp

Founded42" deck

Model917.28821

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.28821

Engine

Type	gasoline
Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Cooling	air-cooled
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Displacement	502 cc (30.63 ci)
Power (gross)	20 hp (14.9 kW)
Starter volts	12

Variants

28621	California emission
28822	hydrostatic transmission

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Mechanical disc brakes
Steering	manual sector and pinion
Operator station	Open operator station with adjustable seat and cup holder

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Year	2008
Series	YS 4500 Series
Built by	AYP
Distributor	Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer	AYP

Attachments

Overview	Optional two (24891) or three (24892) bin bagger.
Cut height	1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cut positions	6
Cutting width	42 inches (106 cm)
42" Mower deck	mid-mount Craftsman, 2-blade with manual lift

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