Craftsman 917.27590

The Craftsman 917.27590 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): 26 hp / 19.4 kW. Transmission: Peerless LTH2000.

Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 26 hp / 19.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
4 gal 15.1 L
Transmission
Peerless LTH2000

Overview

Craftsman 917.27590 tractor photo
2005 GT 5000 SeriesLawn tractorAYP built GT 5000 Series Lawn tractor AYP built
Production
Distributor
Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer
AYP
Lawn tractor
Craftsman 917.27590 Engine
26HP Kohler 721cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
4 gal 15.1 L
Engine details ...
Craftsman 917.27590 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual
Open operator station
Dimensions & Tires
Front tire
15x6.0-6
Rear tire
20x8-8
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Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging amps
15
Battery CCA
280
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
35
Battery Group
U1R

Engine

Engine Detail — 721 cc / 44 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer
Kohler CV730
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
2-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement
721 cc 44 ci
Bore/Stroke
3.3x2.6 inches 84 x 66 mm
Power (gross)
26 hp 19.4 kW
Air cleaner
paper cartridge with foam pre-cleaner
Compression
9:1
Rated RPM
3600
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YC
Sparkplug gap
0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Oil capacity
2 qts 1.9 L

Transmission

Transmission — Peerless LTH2000

Transmission
Peerless LTH2000
Type
hydrostatic
Gears
infinite forward and reverse
917.27590 LTH2000 hydrostatic speeds

Dimensions

Craftsman 917.27590 Tires
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6
Lawn/turf rear
20x8-8
Dimensions

Attachments

48" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount Craftsman
3-blade with manual lift
Cutting width
48 inches 121 cm
Belt
AYP 180808 (on deck)
AYP 174368 (tractor to deck)
Cut height
1.5 to 4 inch 3 to 10 cm

Photos

Craftsman 917.27590

Craftsman 917.27590

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.27590 based on its 26 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm)Light DutyIdeal for garden plots and light sandy soil.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
5 ft (60 in)1.5 mMedium DutyPasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
54 to 60 in135 - 150 cmMedium DutyThorough 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 DutySmall 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 917.27590.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 3 hrs

Approximately 3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (4 gal / 15.1 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.4 gal/hr (5.1 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 917.27590 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.27590.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)26 hp
Kilowatts (kW)19.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)26.4 PS

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