Craftsman 917.25543
The Craftsman 917.25543 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 465 cc 28.4 ci engine. The rated power output is 12.5 hp 9.3 kW. Transmission: Dana 4360. Operating weight: 492 lbs 223 kg.
Engine Power
12.5 hp
9.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
Dana 4360
Operating Weight
492 lbs
223 kg
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25543 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
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Overview
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Production | |
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Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
Manufacturer | AYP |
Lawn tractor | |
Original price was $1,399 in 1993 | |
Craftsman 917.25543 Engine | |
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12.5HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
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Craftsman 917.25543 Transmission | |
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6-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 idler pulley |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 492 lbs
223 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.0-6 |
Rear tire | 18x8.5-8 |
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Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 3 (battery) |
5 (lights) | |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn & Garden Catalog published in 1993, by Sears | |
1993 Spring/Summer Annual published by Sears |
Engine
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Engine Detail — 465 cc / 28.4 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 286707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 465 cc
28.4 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.06 inches
87 x 78 mm |
Power | 12.5 hp
9.3 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | Champion RJ-19LM |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Oil change | 25 h |
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Transmission
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Transmission — Dana 4360
Transmission | Dana 4360 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
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Craftsman 917.25543 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.0-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.5-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Shipping weight | 492 lbs
223 kg |
Attachments
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42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Craftsman |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Cut positions | 6 |
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Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25543 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25543.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)9.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.7 PS
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