Craftsman Professional lawn tractors

Craftsman Professional 917.28970

The Craftsman Professional 917.28970 is a 2009 lawn tractor built by Husqvarna and distributed by Craftsman Professional, a part of Sears. It features a 24 hp Briggs & Stratton 725cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual sector and pinion steering. The tractor weighs 529 lbs (239 kg) and rides on 15x6x6 front and 20x10x8 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades, manual lift, and 6 cutting positions ranging from 1.5 to 4 inches. The electrical system is 12 volts with a 230 CCA battery and 16 amp charging. The operator station is open with a sliding adjustable high-back seat and cup holder.
Power24 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.28970

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman Professional 917.28970

Power
Power (gross)24 hp (17.9 kW)
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Air cleanerpaper element
Displacement725 cc (44.24 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)24 hp (17.9 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Weight529 lbs (239 kg)
Rear tire20x10x8
Front tire15x6x6
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH28
Battery CCA230
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps16
Production
TypeLawn tractor
DistributorCraftsman Professional (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerHusqvarna
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
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