Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 944.60216

The Craftsman 944.60216 is a 2003 lawn tractor from the LT 1000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 16.5 hp (12.3 kW) Briggs & Stratton 499cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 6-speed belt-driven Dana D4360 transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with a 2-blade manual lift system. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 18x9.50-8 rear. The PTO is a mid independent pulley type with manual clutch. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 190 CCA and 25 AH capacity. Original price was CAD 1,700 in 2003.
Power16 hp
Founded42" deck
Model944.60216

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 944.60216

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 310707
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.57x3.06 inches (91 x 78 mm)
Fuel systemcarburetor
Displacement499 cc (30.5 ci)
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross)16.5 hp (12.3 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year2003
SeriesLT 1000 Series
Built byAYP
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
Original priceCAD 1,700 in 2003
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH25
Battery CCA190
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (charging), 5 (lights)
References
Owner's Manual944.602161 (183326) published in 2002
Attachments
Belt144959
Drivebelt
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck42" mid-mount Craftsman
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
ModelDana D4360
Speeds6-speed gear
Operator station
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire18x9.50-8
Front tire15x6.00-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
Mid PTO Typepulley
PTO locationMid PTO