Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.28860

The Craftsman 917.28860 is a 2008 garden tractor from the DGS 6500 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 26 hp Kohler SV735 725cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic Tuff Torq K66Y transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual sector and pinion steering. The tractor weighs 596 lbs (270 kg) and rides on 16x6.5x6 front and 23x10.5x8 rear lawn/turf tires. It has mechanical disc brakes and an open operator station with an adjustable seat and cup holder. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 280 CCA and 15 amp charging. Attachments include a 54" mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift, cutting width of 54 inches, and 7 cut positions. Optional three-bin bagger (24896) and other ground-engaging attachments are compatible.
Power26 hp
Founded54" deck
Model917.28860

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.28860

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler SV735
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Displacement725 cc (44.24 ci)
Oil capacity1.9 qts (1.8 L)
Power (gross)26 hp (19.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeGarden tractor
Year2008
BuildAYP built
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical disc brakes
SeriesDGS 6500 Series
Steeringmanual sector and pinion
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Operator stationOpen operator station with adjustable seat and cup holder
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH35
Battery CCA280
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Attachments
OverviewOptional three-bin bagger (24896). Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cut positions7
Cutting width54 inches (137 cm)
54" Mower deckmid-mount Craftsman, 3-blade with manual lift
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelTuff Torq K66Y
Dimensions & Tires
Weight596 lbs (270 kg)
Rear tire23x10.5x8
Front tire16x6.5x6