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Craftsman 917.28842

The Craftsman 917.28842 is a 2008 model lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 24 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 725cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with a 4 gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive with manual sector and pinion steering and mechanical disc brakes. The operator station is open with an adjustable seat and cup holder. The tractor includes an independent mid PTO with an electric clutch and pulley type. It weighs 561 lbs and rides on 16x6.5-6 front tires and 22x9.5-12 rear tires. Attachments include a 48 inch mid-mount mower deck with 7 cut positions and an optional three-bin bagger. Electrical system features a 12 volt battery with 280 CCA and 35 AH.
Craftsman 917.28842lawn tractor2008Briggs & Stratton enginehydrostatic transmissionmower deckAYP
Power24 hp
Founded48" deck
Model917.28842

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.28842

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 445677
Cooling:air-cooled
Starter:electric
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:4 gal (15.1 L)
Air cleaner:dual paper elements
Displacement:725 cc (44.24 ci)
Power (gross):24 hp (17.9 kW)
Starter volts:12
Oil change interval:50 h

Variants

28642:California emissions

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:35
Battery CCA:280
Battery Group:U1R
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:MTS 5500 Series
Built by:AYP
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer:AYP

Attachments

Overview:Optional three-bin bagger (24895).
Cut height:1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cut positions:7
Cutting width:48 inches (121 cm)
48" Mower deck:mid-mount Craftsman, 3-blade with manual lift

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Oil change:sealed unit, owner service is not recommended

Dimensions & Tires

Weight:561 lbs (254 kg)
Rear tire:22x9.5-12
Front tire:16x6.5-6

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Mid PTO:independent
Mid PTO Type:pulley