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Craftsman 917.27603

The Craftsman 917.27603 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 721 cc 44 ci engine. The rated power output is 25 hp 18.6 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse.

Engine Power
25 hp 18.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
5 gal 18.9 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse

Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.27603 Serial Number & Year Decoder

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Overview

Craftsman 917.27603 tractor photo
2003 GT 5000 SeriesGarden tractorAYP built
2003
GT 5000 Series
Garden tractor
AYP built
2003
GT 5000 Series
Garden tractor
AYP built
Production
Distributor
Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer
AYP
Garden tractor
Variants
27601
gear 48-inch
27602
hydro 48-inch
27603
gear 50-inch
27604
hydro 50-inch
Craftsman 917.27603 Engine
25HP Kohler 721cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
5 gal 18.9 L
Engine details ...
Craftsman 917.27603 Transmission
6-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual
Open operator station.
Tractor hitch
Type
sleeve hitch
Dimensions & Tires
Front tire
16x6.5-8
Rear tire
23x10.5-12
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging amps
15
Battery CCA
280
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
35
Battery Group
U1R
References
917.27603 references literature
2003 Riding Equipment and Attachments published by Sears

Engine

Craftsman 917.27603 tractor photo
2003 GT 5000 SeriesGarden tractorAYP built
2003
GT 5000 Series
Garden tractor
AYP built
2003
GT 5000 Series
Garden tractor
AYP built

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)
25 hp 18.6 kW
Air cleaner
paper
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

Craftsman 917.27603 tractor photo
2003 GT 5000 SeriesGarden tractorAYP built
2003
GT 5000 Series
Garden tractor
AYP built
2003
GT 5000 Series
Garden tractor
AYP built

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse belt-driven gear

Type
belt-driven gear
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverse
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.
917.27603 belt-driven gear speeds

Dimensions

Craftsman 917.27603 tractor photo
2003 GT 5000 SeriesGarden tractorAYP built
2003
GT 5000 Series
Garden tractor
AYP built
2003
GT 5000 Series
Garden tractor
AYP built
Craftsman 917.27603 Tires
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5-12
Dimensions

Attachments

Craftsman 917.27603 tractor photo
2003 GT 5000 SeriesGarden tractorAYP built
2003
GT 5000 Series
Garden tractor
AYP built
2003
GT 5000 Series
Garden tractor
AYP built
Attachment overview
50" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
50" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount Craftsman
3-blade with manual lift
Cutting width
50 inches 127 cm
Cut height
1.5 to 4.5 inch 3 to 11 cm

Photos

Craftsman 917.27603 tractor photo

Craftsman 917.27603 tractor photo

Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.27603 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.27603.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)25 hp
Kilowatts (kW)18.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)25.3 PS

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