Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.28852

The Craftsman 917.28852 is a lawn tractor produced from 2011 to 2013 as part of the YT 3000 Series, built by Husqvarna and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 21 hp Briggs & Stratton 540cc single-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor has a 46-inch mid-mount mower deck with 6 cutting positions and manual lift. It weighs 513 lbs and uses lawn/turf tires sized 15x6x6 front and 20x8x8 rear. The operator station is open with a high-back seat and sliding adjustment. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 230 CCA and negative ground. A California emissions variant is available as model 917.28862.

Power21 hp

Founded46" deck

Model917.28852

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.28852

Engine

Type	gasoline
Cooling	air-cooled
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	2.5 gal (9.5 L)
Sparkplug	Champion RC12YC
Air cleaner	paper
Displacement	540 cc (32.95 ci)
Engine model	Briggs & Stratton Platinum 331877
Oil capacity	1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Power (gross)	21 hp (15.7 kW)
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts	12

Overview

Notes	Husqvarna built
Series	YT 3000 Series
Distributor	Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer	Husqvarna
Original price	$1,520 in 2012
Production years	2011 - 2013

Variants

California emissions	917.28862

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	28
Battery CCA	230
Battery Group	U1R
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	3 (battery), 5 (headlights)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Mechanical disc brakes
Steering	manual sector and pinion
Operator station	Open operator station. High-back seat with sliding adjustment.

Attachments

Type	mid-mount Craftsman
Blades	2-blade with manual lift
Cut height	1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Mower deck	46" mid-mount mower deck
Cut positions	6
Cutting width	46 inches (116 cm)

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