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Craftsman GT6000 Riding Mower Specifications

General Information

Tractor Model ..................... Craftsman GT-6000
Tractor Type ..................... Garden tractor
Manufacture Years ..................... 1991-1997
Fuel Type ..................... Gasoline
Attachments ..................... Mower Deck

Models of GT6000 Lawn Tractor

917.250510 - 20hp Kohler MV20S engine, gear transmission, 46" mower deck
917.250520 - 20hp Kohler MV20S engine, hydrostatic transmission, 46" mower deck
917.250540 - 20hp Kohler MV20S engine, gear transmission, 50" mower deck
917.255940 - 18hp Briggs 422707 engine, gear transmission, 42" mower deck
917.258960 - 20hp Kohler CV20S engine, gear transmission, 46" mower deck
944.602200 - 20hp Kohler M20QS engine, gear transmission, 50" mower deck
917.255950, 917.255960, 917.255980 - 18hp Kohler MV18S engine, gear transmission, 44" mower deck

Craftsman GT-6000 Engine Specs

Kohler MV18S Engine

Engine Model ...................... Kohler MV18S
Engine Type ...................... 4-cycle twin cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders ...................... 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ...................... 42.18 (692)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ...................... 3.12 (79.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 2.75 (70.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 18.0 (13.4)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 3600
Idle Speed, rpm ...................... 1200
Compression ...................... 6.0:1
Fuel System Type ...................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ...................... Adjustable main jet or fixed jet
Fuel Pump Type ...................... Mechanical
Fuel Filter Type ...................... In-line
Governor Type ...................... Mechanical
Lubrication ...................... Full pressure
Oil filter ...................... Full-flow type
Air Cleaner ...................... Replaceable, paper element
Ignition Type ...................... Electronic
Spark Plug Type ...................... Champion RV15YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.025 (0.63)
Module Air Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.008-0.012 (0.20-0.30)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.003-0.006 (0.08-0.16)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.011-0.014 (0.28-0.35)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 3.5 (13.2)
Oil Capacity, qt (L) ...................... 1.75 (1.70)

Kohler MV20S Engine

Engine Model ...................... Kohler MV20S
Engine Type ...................... 4-cycle twin cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders ...................... 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ...................... 46.98 (770)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ...................... 3.12 (79.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 3.06 (78.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 20.0 (14.9)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 3600
Idle Speed, rpm ...................... 1200
Compression ...................... 6.0:1
Fuel System Type ...................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ...................... Adjustable main jet or fixed jet
Fuel Pump Type ...................... Mechanical
Fuel Filter Type ...................... In-line
Governor Type ...................... Mechanical
Lubrication ...................... Full pressure
Oil filter ...................... Full-flow type
Air Cleaner ...................... Replaceable, paper element
Ignition Type ...................... Electronic
Spark Plug Type ...................... Champion RV15YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.025 (0.63)
Module Air Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.008-0.012 (0.20-0.30)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.003-0.006 (0.08-0.16)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.011-0.014 (0.28-0.35)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 3.5 (13.2)
Oil Capacity, qt (L) ...................... 1.75 (1.70)

Kohler M20QS Engine

Engine Model ...................... Kohler Magnum M20QS
Engine Type ...................... Gasoline, 4-cycle twin cylinder air-cooled
Number of Cylinders ...................... 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ...................... 46.98 (769.8)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ...................... 3.12 (79.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 3.06 (78.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 20.0 (14.9)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 3600
Idle Speed, rpm ...................... 1200
Compression ...................... 6.6:1
Fuel System Type ...................... Carburetor
Carburetor Model ...................... Kohler or Walbro
Carburetor Type ...................... Adjustable main jet or fixed jet
Fuel Pump Type ...................... Mechanical
Fuel Filter Type ...................... In-line
Governor Type ...................... Mechanical
Lubrication ...................... Full pressure
Oil filter ...................... Full-flow type
Air Cleaner ...................... Replaceable, paper element
Ignition Type ...................... Electronic
Spark Plug Type ...................... Champion RV17YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.035 (0.89)
Module Air Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.008-0.012 (0.20-0.30)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.003-0.006 (0.08-0.16)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.011-0.014 (0.28-0.35)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 3.5 (13.2)
Oil Capacity, qt (L) ...................... 1.75 (1.70)

Kohler CV20S Engine

Engine Model ...................... Kohler Command CV20S
Engine Type ...................... V-Twin OHV vertical shaft four-cycle gasoline engine
Number of Cylinder ...................... 2
Piston Displacement, cu.in (cc) ...................... 38.0 (624)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ...................... 3.03 (77.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 2.64 (67.0)
Engine Power, Hp (kW) ...................... 20.5 (15.3)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) ...................... 44.2 (32.6)
Torque Speed, rpm ...................... 2600
Compression Ratio ...................... 8.5:1
Fuel System Type ...................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ...................... Fixed Main Jet
Fuel Pump ...................... Pulse type
Fuel Filter ...................... In-line
Governor ...................... Mechanical, centrifugal type
Cooling System ...................... Air Intake
Air Cleaner ...................... Replaceable, high density paper element
Lubrication System Type ...................... Full-Pressure
Oil Pump Type ...................... Gerotor
Oil Filter ...................... Full-flow
Ignition System Type ...................... Electronic magneto
Spark Plug ...................... Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.030 (0.76)
Ignition Module Air Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.011-0.013 (0.28-0.33)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 3.5 (13.2)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 2.0 (1.9)

Briggs Engine

Engine Model ..................... Briggs and Stratton 422707
Engine Type ..................... 4-cycle opposed twin cylinder vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders ..................... 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ..................... 42.33 (694)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.44 (87.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 2.28 (58.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ..................... 18.0 (13.3)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 3600
Idle Speed, rpm ..................... 1200-1400
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ..................... 38.6 (28.6)
Torque Speed, rpm ..................... 2600
Fuel System Type ..................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ..................... Float
Governor Type ..................... Mechanical
Cylinder Bore Type ..................... Cast iron sleeve
Lubrication System ..................... Full pressure
Air Cleaner ..................... Paper cartridge with a foam pre-cleaner
Cooling System ..................... Forced air
Ignition System ..................... Flywheel magneto
Spark Plug Type ..................... Champion RJ-12
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.03 (0.76)
Point Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.020 (0.51)
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) ..................... 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) ..................... 0.007-0.009 (0.18-0.23)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 3.5 (13.2)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 1.75 (1.70)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ..................... 12
Charging System ..................... Alternator
Starter Type ..................... Electric
Number of Batteries ..................... 1
Battery Voltage, Volts ..................... 12
Electric Ground ..................... Negative

Power Take Off

PTO Operational Type ..................... Independent
PTO Clutch ..................... Manual
PTO Speed, rpm ..................... 2800

Craftsman GT6000 Transmission

Transmission Type ..................... Gear
Gearbox Type ..................... 6F/2R
Number of Forward Gears ..................... 6
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... 2
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 4.0 (3.8)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 5.6 (9.0)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 2.2 (3.5)

Transmission Model ..................... Hydro Gear
Transmission Type ..................... Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ..................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 5.6 (9.0)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 2.5 (4.0)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ..................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ..................... Front steer
Steering System ..................... Manual
Brakes Type ..................... Mechanical disc
Front Tire Size ..................... 16x7.50-8
Front Tire Size ..................... 16x6.50-8
Rear Tire Size ..................... 23x10.50-12
Rear Tire Size ..................... 24x12.00-12

Craftsman GT6000 Attachments

42" Mower Deck

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

44" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ..................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ..................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ..................... 44 (1110)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ..................... 1.5-4.0 (37-100)
Cut positions ..................... 6
Drive System ..................... Belt
Lift System ..................... Mechanical

46" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ..................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ..................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ..................... 46 (1160)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ..................... 1.5-4.0 (37-100)
Cut positions ..................... 6
Drive System ..................... Belt
Lift System ..................... Mechanical

50" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ..................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ..................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ..................... 50 (1265)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ..................... 1.5-4.0 (37-100)
Cut positions ..................... 6
Drive System ..................... Belt
Lift System ..................... Mechanical