Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.28853

The Craftsman 917.28853 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 22 hp Kohler Pro Courage SV620 597cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a 2.5 gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Tuff Torq K46 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive, manual sector and pinion steering, mechanical disc brakes, and an open operator station with a high-back seat and sliding adjustment. The tractor weighs 514 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, negative ground, and charging amps of 3 for the battery and 5 for headlights. Attachments include a 46 inch mid-mount Craftsman mower deck with 2 blades, manual lift, 6 cut positions, and cutting height from 1.5 to 4 inches. The model is related to the Craftsman 917.20385.
Power22 hp
Founded46" deck
Model917.28853

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.28853

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler Pro Courage SV620
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank2.5 gal (9.5 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Air cleanerpaper
Displacement597 cc (36.43 ci)
Oil capacity1.6 qts (1.5 L)
Power (gross)22 hp (16.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
General
BuildHusqvarna built
SeriesYT 3000 Series
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
Original price$1,624 (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
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Mower deck46" mid-mount mower deck
Cut positions6
Cutting width46 inches (116 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelTuff Torq K46
Dimensions & Tires
Weight514 lbs (233 kg)
Rear tire20x8x8
Front tire15x6x6