Introduction
Craftsman 917.27071 Lawn Tractor
The Craftsman 917.27071 is a lawn tractor manufactured by AYP for the Craftsman brand, produced between 1998 and 1999. It is designed primarily for residential lawn maintenance and grounds care.
Engine and Performance
The tractor is powered by a single-cylinder, air-cooled, vertical-shaft engine with a displacement of 499 cc (30.5 cubic inches). It delivers a gross power output of 17 hp (12.7 kW). The engine utilizes a Champion RC12YC spark plug with a gap of 0.030 inches and features an electric starter system.
Transmission and Drive System
The machine is equipped with a Peerless 206-508B transmission, which is a belt-driven gear system providing six forward gears and one reverse gear. It operates as a two-wheel drive vehicle with manual steering, designed for standard lawn mowing applications.
PTO and Mowing Equipment
The tractor features an independent mid-mounted Power Take-Off (PTO) system. The engagement is manual via a clutch, utilizing a pulley-driven mechanism. The unit is fitted with a 42-inch mower deck, suitable for maintaining medium-to-large residential lawn areas.
Electrical and Dimensions
The electrical system relies on a 12-volt battery with a 25 AH capacity and a 190 CCA rating. For stability and traction, the tractor uses 15x6.00-6 lawn and turf tires on the front and 20x10.00-8 tires on the rear. The operator station is of the open design type.
Conclusion
The Craftsman 917.27071 is a conventional lawn tractor characterized by its manual gear-driven transmission and 42-inch cutting capacity. It is tailored for homeowners requiring a robust, basic machine for routine grass cutting tasks.
Production Information of Craftsman, 917.27071
- Lawn tractor
| Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AYP |
Dimension and Tires Information of Craftsman, 917.27071
| Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
|---|---|
| Lawn/turf rear | 20x10.00-8 |
Engine Specifications of Craftsman, 917.27071
- Air-cooled vertical-shaft
- 1-cylinder
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches [0.762 mm] |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 499 cc [30.5 ci] |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts [1.4 L] |
| Starter | Electric |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.57x3.06 inches [91 x 78 mm] |
| Sparkplug | Champion RC12YC |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp [12.7 kW] |
Transmission Information of Craftsman, 917.27071
Transmission variants 1
| Transmission | Peerless 206-508B |
|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven gear |
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
Mechanical Specs of Craftsman, 917.27071
- Two-wheel drive
- Manual steering
- Open operator station.
Power Information of Craftsman, 917.27071
| Mid PTO | Independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Manual |
| Mid PTO Type | Pulley |
Electrical System of Craftsman, 917.27071
| Battery Group | U1R |
|---|---|
| Ground | Negative |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery CCA | 190 |
| Charging amps | 3 (charging) |
| Battery AH | 25 |
| Battery AH(optional) | 5 (lightS) |
Where it sits
With 17 HP, the Craftsman 917.27071 sits between C459-60416 (16 HP) and 107.27770 (18 HP) in Craftsman's range. Its power puts it in the 66th percentile of 1990s models in our database (1093 machines).
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does the Craftsman 917.27071 have?
The Craftsman 917.27071 delivers 17 HP.
What years was the Craftsman 917.27071 produced?
The Craftsman 917.27071 was produced in 1998-1999.
What engine does the Craftsman 917.27071 have?
The Craftsman 917.27071 is powered by a 1-cylinder engine.
What transmission does the Craftsman 917.27071 use?
The Craftsman 917.27071 uses a Peerless 206-508B transmission.
Is the Craftsman 917.27071 4WD?
The Craftsman 917.27071 is available in 2WD.