Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.28851

The Craftsman 917.28851 is a lawn tractor produced from 2011 to 2013, part of the YT 3000 Series and built by Husqvarna. It features a 21 hp Briggs & Stratton 540cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and hydrostatic transmission (Tuff Torq K46) offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual sector and pinion steering, mechanical disc brakes, and an open operator station with a high-back seat that has sliding adjustment. It weighs 505 lbs and rides on 15x6x6 front and 20x8x8 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 230 CCA and 28 AH capacity. Attachments include a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 6 cutting positions and adjustable cut height from 1.5 to 4 inches.
Power21 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.28851

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.28851

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton Platinum 331877
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank2.5 gal (9.5 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Air cleanerpaper
Displacement540 cc (32.95 ci)
Oil capacity1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Power (gross)21 hp (15.7 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
General
TypeLawn tractor
SeriesYT 3000 Series
Built byHusqvarna
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerHusqvarna
Original price$1,424 (2012)
Production years2011 - 2013
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH28
Battery CCA230
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (battery), 5 (headlights)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical disc brakes
Steeringmanual sector and pinion
Operator stationOpen operator station. High-back seat with sliding adjustment.
Attachments
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cut positions6
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
42" Mower deckmid-mount Craftsman, 2-blade
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelTuff Torq K46
Dimensions & Tires
Weight505 lbs (229 kg)
Rear tire20x8x8
Front tire15x6x6