Craftsman 917.25453
The Craftsman 917.25453 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 465 cc 28.4 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: Foote 4360.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
Foote 4360
Overview
![]() | 1991
Lawn tractorAYP built
Lawn tractor
AYP built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
Manufacturer | AYP |
Lawn tractor | |
Craftsman 917.25453 Engine | |
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12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
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Craftsman 917.25453 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
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Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
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Full dimensions and tires ... |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 465 cc / 28.4 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 281707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 465 cc
28.4 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x3.0625 inches
87 x 78 mm |
Power | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | Champion RJ-19LM |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches
0.635 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Oil change | 25 h |
Transmission
Transmission — Foote 4360
Transmission | Foote 4360 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Craftsman 917.25453 Tires |
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Attachments
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Craftsman |
2-blade | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25453.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2.1 hrs
Approximately 2.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (1.3 gal / 4.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.4 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25453 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25453.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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