Craftsman 917.25552 LT4000
The Craftsman 917.25552 LT4000 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12.5 hp / 9.3 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12.5 hp / 9.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
6 forward and 1 reverse
Overview
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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 917.25552 Engine | |
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12.5HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
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Craftsman 917.25552 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 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Full dimensions and tires ... |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 3 (battery) |
5 (headlights) | |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Power (gross) | 12.5 hp
9.3 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | Champion RJ19LM |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Oil change | 25 h |
Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Craftsman 917.25552 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 917.25552 LT4000.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2 hrs
Approximately 2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (1.3 gal / 4.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.7 gal/hr (2.5 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 917.25552 LT4000 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25552 LT4000.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)9.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.7 PS
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