Craftsman 917.25892
The Craftsman 917.25892 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 721 cc 44 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 25 hp / 18.6 kW. Transmission: Hydro-Gear.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 25 hp / 18.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Hydro-Gear
Overview
![]() | 1997
Garden tractorAYP built
Garden tractor
AYP built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
Manufacturer | AYP |
Garden tractor | |
Original price was $4,000 in 1997 | |
Craftsman 917.25892 Engine | |
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25HP Kohler 721cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Craftsman 917.25892 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
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Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Full dimensions and tires ... |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery CCA | 280 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 35 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 721 cc / 44 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler CV25S |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
Displacement | 721 cc
44 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.27x2.64 inches
83 x 67 mm |
Power (gross) | 25 hp
18.6 kW |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | Champion RC12YC |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 2.1 qts
2.0 L |
Oil change | 25 h |
Transmission
Transmission — Hydro-Gear
Transmission | Hydro-Gear |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
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Dimensions
Craftsman 917.25892 Tires |
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Dimensions |
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Attachments
50" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Sears |
3-blade | |
Cutting width | 50 inches
127 cm |
Belt | AYP 139573 (primary) |
AYP 144959 (secondary) | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25892 based on its 25 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25892.
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 917.25892 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25892.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)25 hp
Kilowatts (kW)18.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)25.3 PS
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