Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.28857

The Craftsman 917.28857 is a Husqvarna-built lawn tractor from the YT 4000 Series produced between 2011 and 2013. It features a 24 horsepower Briggs & Stratton Platinum 445677 724cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a 3-gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Tuff Torq K46 hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive with manual sector and pinion steering and mechanical disc brakes. The operator station is open with a high-back seat that has sliding adjustment. The tractor weighs 526 lbs and rides on 15x6x6 front tires and 20x8x8 rear tires. Attachments include a 46-inch mid-mount Craftsman mower deck with 2 blades, manual lift, 6 cut positions, and a cutting height range of 1.5 to 4 inches. Electrical system features a negative ground, 3 amp battery charging, 5 amp headlights charging, and a 12 volt battery with 230 CCA and 28 AH capacity.
Power24 hp
Founded46" deck
Model917.28857

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.28857

Engine
Typegasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled
ModelBriggs & Stratton Platinum 445677
Starterelectric
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
General
TypeLawn tractor
SeriesYT 4000 Series
Horsepower24.0 hp
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerHusqvarna
Original price$1,696 (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
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelTuff Torq K46
Dimensions & Tires
Weight526 lbs (238 kg)
Rear tire20x8x8
Front tire15x6x6