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Craftsman LT1000 Technical Specifications

General Information

Tractor Model ..................... Craftsman LT-1000
Tractor Type ..................... Lawn tractor
Manufacture Years ..................... 2001-2004
Fuel Type ..................... Gasoline
Attachments ..................... Mower Deck

Models of LT1000 Lawn Tractor

917.271630 - 16hp Briggs 310707, Dana D4360 gear transmission, 42" mower deck
917.27164 - 16hp Briggs 310707, Hydro-Gear 322-0510 hydrostatic transmission, 42" mower deck
917.271731 - 17hp Briggs 311707, Peerless 206-545 gear transmission, 42" mower deck
917.271740 - 17hp Briggs 311707, Hydro-Gear 314-0510 hydrostatic transmission, 42" mower deck
917.271810, 917.271830 - 19/21hp Briggs 461707, Peerless 206-545 gear transmission, 42" mower deck
917.271820, 917.271840 - 19/21hp Briggs 461707, Hydro-Gear 314-0510 hydro transmission, 42" mower deck
917.272051 - 16hp Kohler CV461, Peerless 206-545 gear transmission, 42" mower deck
917.272061 - 16hp Kohler CV461, Hydro-Gear 314-0510 hydrostatic transmission, 42" mower deck
917.272070 - 17hp Kohler CV490, Peerless 206-545 gear transmission, 42" mower deck
917.272081 - 17hp Kohler CV490, Hydro-Gear 314-0510 hydrostatic transmission, 42" mower deck
917.272680 - 17hp Briggs 31C707, Hydro-Gear 322-0510 hydrostatic transmission, 42" mower deck
917.273370 - 17hp Briggs 31C707, Peerless 206-545 gear transmission, 42" mower deck

Craftsman LT1000 Engine Specs

BS 311707 Engine

Engine Model ..................... Briggs and Stratton 311707 Intek
Engine Type ..................... 4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders ..................... 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ..................... 30.59 (501)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.56 (91.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 3.06 (77.7)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ..................... 16.5 (12.3)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 3300
Fuel System Type ..................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ..................... Float
Fuel Pump ..................... Pulse type
Governor Type ..................... Mechanical
Cylinder Bore Type ..................... Cast iron sleeve
Lubrication System ..................... Full pressure/Oil slinger
Air Cleaner ..................... Paper filter with a foam pre-cleaner
Cooling System ..................... Forced air
Ignition System ..................... Electronic
Spark Plug Type ..................... Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.03 (0.76)
Armature Air Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.010-0.014 (0.25-0.36)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 1.3 (4.8)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 1.51 (1.42)

BS 31C707 Engine

Engine Model ..................... Briggs and Stratton 31C707
Engine Type ..................... 4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders ..................... 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ..................... 30.5 (500)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.56 (91.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 3.06 (78.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ..................... 17.5 (13.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 3300
Idle Speed, rpm ..................... 1750
Compression Ratio ..................... 8.5:1
Cylinder Bore Type ..................... Cast iron sleeve
Fuel System Type ..................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ..................... Float
Governor Type ..................... Mechanical
Lubrication System ..................... Splash
Air Cleaner ..................... Dual element
Cooling System ..................... Forced air
Ignition System ..................... Electronic
Spark Plug Type ..................... Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.03 (0.76)
Armature Air Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.010-0.014 (0.25-0.36)
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) ..................... 0.003-0.005 (0.08-0.13)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) ..................... 0.005-0.007 (0.13-0.18)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 1.3 (4.8)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 1.51 (1.42)

Kohler CV461 Engine

Engine Model ..................... Kohler Command CV461
Engine Type ..................... 4-cycle single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinder ..................... 1
Piston Displacement, cu.in (cc) ..................... 27.91 (457)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.43 (87.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 3.03 (77.0)
Engine Power, Hp (kW) ..................... 16.0 (11.9)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) ..................... 36.3 (26.8)
Torque Speed, rpm ..................... 2400
Compression Ratio ..................... 8.5:1
Fuel System Type ..................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ..................... Fixed main jet
Fuel Pump ..................... Diaphragm type, mechanical
Fuel Filter ..................... In-line
Governor ..................... Centrifugal Mechanical Flyweight
Cooling System ..................... Air Intake
Air Cleaner ..................... Replaceable paper element
Lubrication System Type ..................... Full-Pressure
Oil Filter ..................... Full-flow
Ignition System Type ..................... Electronic
Spark Plug ..................... Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.040 (1.02)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 1.3 (4.8)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 2.0 (1.9)

Kohler CV490 Engine

Engine Model ..................... Kohler Command CV490
Engine Type ..................... 4-cycle single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinder ..................... 1
Piston Displacement, cu.in (cc) ..................... 29.9 (490)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.60 (90.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 3.03 (77.0)
Engine Power, Hp (kW) ..................... 17.0 (12.7)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) ..................... 37.8 (27.9)
Torque Speed, rpm ..................... 2400
Compression Ratio ..................... 8.5:1
Fuel System Type ..................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ..................... Fixed main jet
Fuel Pump ..................... Diaphragm type, mechanical
Fuel Filter ..................... In-line
Governor ..................... Centrifugal Mechanical Flyweight
Cooling System ..................... Air Intake
Air Cleaner ..................... Replaceable paper element
Lubrication System Type ..................... Full-Pressure
Oil Filter ..................... Full-flow
Ignition System Type ..................... Electronic
Spark Plug ..................... Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.040 (1.02)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 1.3 (4.8)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 2.0 (1.9)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ..................... 12
Charging System ..................... Alternator
Starter Type ..................... Electric
Number of Batteries ..................... 1
Battery Voltage, Volts ..................... 12
Battery, AH ..................... 28/30
Battery, CCA ..................... 230/240
Electric Ground ..................... Negative

Power Take Off

PTO Operational Type ..................... Independent
PTO Clutch ..................... Manual
PTO Speed, rpm ..................... 2200

Craftsman LT 1000 Transmission

Transmission Model ..................... Hydro-Gear 322-0510
Transmission Type ..................... Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ..................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 5.2 (8.4)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 2.7 (4.3)

Transmission Model ..................... Dana D4360
Transmission Type ..................... Belt-driven gear
Gearbox Type ..................... 6F/1R
Number of Forward Gears ..................... 6
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... 1
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 5.4 (8.7)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 1.7 (2.7)

Transmission Model ..................... Peerless 206-545
Transmission Type ..................... Belt-driven gear
Gearbox Type ..................... 6F/1R
Number of Forward Gears ..................... 6
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... 1
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 4.9 (7.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 1.4 (2.3)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ..................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ..................... Front steer
Steering System ..................... Manual
Brakes Type ..................... Disc
Front Tire Size ..................... 15x6.00-6
Rear Tire Size ..................... 18x9.50-8

Craftsman LT1000 Attachments

42" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ..................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ..................... 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) ..................... 42 (1060)
Overall Width, in (mm) ..................... 52 (1300)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ..................... 1.5-4.0 (37-100)
Cut positions ..................... 6
Drive System ..................... Belt
Lift System ..................... Mechanical