Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.28856

The Craftsman 917.28856 is a lawn tractor produced from 2011 to 2013, part of the YT 4000 Series and built by Husqvarna. It features a 24 hp Briggs & Stratton 724cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic Tuff Torq K46 transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual sector and pinion steering. The tractor weighs 518 lbs and rides on 15x6x6 front and 20x8x8 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 6 cutting positions and a 2-blade setup. Electrical system uses a negative ground with a 12-volt battery and 230 CCA. The model was distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears, and originally priced at $1,660 in 2012. A variant with California emissions is the 917.28866.
Power24 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.28856

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.28856

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton Platinum 445677
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3 gal (11.4 L)
SparkplugChampion QC12YC
Air cleanerpaper
Displacement724 cc (44.18 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)24 hp (17.9 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
NotesHusqvarna built
SeriesYT 4000 Series
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerHusqvarna
Original price$1,660 (2012)
Production years2011 - 2013
Variants
California emissions917.28866
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
Blades2-blade
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cut positions6
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelTuff Torq K46
Dimensions & Tires
Weight518 lbs (234 kg)
Rear tire20x8x8
Front tire15x6x6