Craftsman lawn tractors

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.
Power24 hp
Founded48" deck
Model917.28842

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.28842

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 445677
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank4 gal (15.1 L)
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Displacement725 cc (44.24 ci)
Power (gross)24 hp (17.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval50 h
Variants
28642California emissions
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH35
Battery CCA280
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical disc brakes
Steeringmanual sector and pinion
Operator stationOpen operator station with adjustable seat and cup holder
Production
TypeLawn tractor
Year2008
SeriesMTS 5500 Series
Built byAYP
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Attachments
OverviewOptional three-bin bagger (24895).
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cut positions7
Cutting width48 inches (121 cm)
48" Mower deckmid-mount Craftsman, 3-blade with manual lift
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Dimensions & Tires
Weight561 lbs (254 kg)
Rear tire22x9.5-12
Front tire16x6.5-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Mid PTOindependent
Mid PTO Typepulley