Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.98641

The Craftsman 917.98641 is a lawn tractor produced from 2014 to 2015, built by Husqvarna and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 22 hp Kohler 7000 725cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, a belt-driven CVT transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a 42 inch wheelbase and lawn/turf tires sized 15x6-6 front and 20x8-8 rear. It includes a mid PTO with electric clutch and an open operator station. Electrical system uses a 12 volt battery with 230 CCA and 15 amp charging. Attachments include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, 42" and 50" front-mount snow blowers, and a 42" front-mount blade. The original price was $2,100 in 2015. A variant 98642 is available for California emissions compliance.
Power22 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.98641

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.98641

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler 7000
Power22 hp (16.4 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.268x2.638 inches (83 x 67 mm)
Displacement725 cc (44.24 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Fuel tank capacity3 gal (11.4 L)
Overview
NotesHusqvarna built
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerHusqvarna
Original price$2,100 in 2015
Production years2014 - 2015
Variants
98642California emissions
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH28
Battery CCA230
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
42" BladeCraftsman 24441, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 14 inches height (35 cm), manual-lift
42" Snow blowerCraftsman 24837, 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
50" Snow blowerCraftsman 24837, 50 inches width (127 cm), front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deckmid-mount Craftsman, Cutting width 42 inches (106 cm), Cut height 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven CVT
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x8-8
Wheelbase42 inches (106 cm)
Front tire15x6-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchelectric
PTO driveindependent