Craftsman 917.27581
The Craftsman 917.27581 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 501 cc 30.59 ci engine. The rated power output is 18.5 hp 13.8 kW. Transmission: Peerless 206-545C.
Engine Power
18.5 hp
13.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3.5 gal
13.2 L
Transmission
Peerless 206-545C
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.27581 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
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Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
Manufacturer | AYP |
Lawn tractor | |
Craftsman 917.27581 Engine | |
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18.5HP Briggs & Stratton 501cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3.5 gal
13.2 L |
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Craftsman 917.27581 Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
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Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Full dimensions and tires ... |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 3 (battery) |
5 (headlights) | |
Battery CCA | 230 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 28 |
Battery Group | U1R |
Engine
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DLT 3000 Series | |
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DLT 3000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
AYP built |
Engine Detail — 501 cc / 30.59 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 31P777 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 501 cc
30.59 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.563x3.062 inches
91 x 78 mm |
Power (gross) | 18.5 hp
13.8 kW |
Air cleaner | paper cartridge |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | Champion RC12YC |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.75 qts
1.7 L |
Craftsman 917.27581 Engine | |
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Image courtesy of Steve Matloff |
Transmission
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DLT 3000 SeriesLawn tractorAYP built |
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2005 | |
DLT 3000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
AYP built | |
2005 | |
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DLT 3000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
AYP built |
Transmission — Peerless 206-545C
Transmission | Peerless 206-545C |
Type | gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
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DLT 3000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
AYP built | |
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DLT 3000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
AYP built |
Craftsman 917.27581 Tires |
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Dimensions |
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Attachments
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DLT 3000 SeriesLawn tractorAYP built |
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2005 | |
DLT 3000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
AYP built | |
2005 | |
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DLT 3000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
AYP built |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Craftsman |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Belt | AYP 144959 |
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Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.27581 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.27581.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)18.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)13.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)18.8 PS
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