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Craftsman YT4500 Riding Mower Specifications

General Information

Tractor Model ..................... Craftsman YT-4500
Tractor Type ..................... Lawn tractor
Manufacture Years ..................... 2009-2013
Fuel Type ..................... Gasoline
Attachments ..................... Mower Deck

Craftsman YT4500 Engine Specs

Kohler Engine

Engine Model ..................... Kohler Courage SV735
Engine Type ..................... 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinder ..................... 2
Piston Displacement, cu.in (cc) ..................... 44.0 (725)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.27 (83.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 2.64 (67.0)
Engine Power, Hp (kW) ..................... 26.0 (19.4)
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) ..................... 56.2 (41.5)
Fast Idle Speed, rpm ..................... 2800
Low Idle Speed, rpm ..................... 1500
Compression Ratio ..................... 9:1
Fuel System Type ..................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ..................... One-Barrel, fixed main jet
Fuel Pump ..................... Pulse type
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) ..................... 0.03 (0.76)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 3.0 (11.5)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 1.9 (1.8)

Briggs Engine

Engine Model ..................... Briggs and Stratton 445877
Engine Type ..................... 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders ..................... 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ..................... 44.2 (724)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.12 (79.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 2.89 (73.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ..................... 26.0 (19.4)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 3400
Idle Speed, rpm ..................... 1600
Cylinder Bore Type ..................... Cast iron sleeve
Fuel System Type ..................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ..................... Float-feed
Fuel Pump Type ..................... Integral
Governor Type ..................... Mechanical
Lubrication System ..................... Full pressure
Air Cleaner ..................... Paper cartridge with a foam pre-cleaner
Cooling System ..................... Forced air
Ignition System ..................... Electronic
Spark Plug Type ..................... Champion QC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.03 (0.76)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 3.0 (11.5)
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
Electric Ground ..................... Negative

Power Take Off

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

Craftsman YT4500 Transmission

Transmission Model ..................... Tuff Torq K46
Transmission Type ..................... Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ..................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... Infinite
Drive Train ..................... Transaxle with foot-controlled variable speed drive
Reduction Ratio ..................... 21.53:1
Axle Shaft Size, in (mm) ..................... 0.75 (19.1)
Transaxle Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 2.8 (2.6)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 5.2 (8.4)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 2.9 (4.7)

Transmission Model ..................... Hydro Gear
Transmission Type ..................... Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ..................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 5.5 (8.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 2.4 (3.9)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ..................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ..................... Front steer
Steering System ..................... Manual sector and pinion
Brakes Type ..................... Mechanical disc
Front Tire Size ..................... 15x6.00-6
Rear Tire Size ..................... 20x10.00-8

Craftsman YT4500 Attachments

54" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ..................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ..................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ..................... 54 (1365)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ..................... 1.5-4.0 (37-100)
Cut positions ..................... 6
Drive System ..................... Belt
Lift System ..................... Mechanical