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Craftsman DLS 3500 Lawn Tractor

The Craftsman DLS 3500 is a two-wheel drive lawn tractor. This model was manufactured by AYP built from 2007 to 2008. The Craftsman DLS3500 tractor is powered by 30.6 cu.in (501 cc) Briggs and Stratton 31P777 4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 20 hp (14.8 kW).

The Craftsman DLS 3500 is fitted with 2 types of transmission. 1st type: 6-speed transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gears. 2nd type: hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

Max. forward speed - 5.5 mph (8.8 kph), maximum reverse speed - 2.4 mph (3.9 kph). The Craftsman DLS 3500 is equipped with a sector and pinion type steering system, mechanical disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 18x9.50-8 rear tires. The tractor is compatible with 42" and 46" mid-mount 2-blade mower decks with cutting height of 1.5-4.0 in (37-100 mm), six cut positions, and mechanical lift system.

Engine
Engine Model Briggs and Stratton 31P777
Engine Type 4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) 30.6 (501)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) 3.56 (91.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) 3.06 (78.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) 20.0 (14.8)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 3600
Idle Speed, rpm 1750
Cylinder Bore Type Cast iron sleeve
Fuel System Type Carburetor
Carburetor Type Float
Fuel Pump Pulse type
Governor Type Mechanical
Lubrication System Oil pump with filter
Air Cleaner Dual element (paper and foam)
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) 1.5 (5.7)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 1.51 (1.42)

Electrical System
Electrical System Rating, Volts 12
Charging System Alternator 9A
Starter Type Electric
Number of Batteries 1
Battery Voltage, Volts 12
Battery, AH 28
Battery, CCA 230
Electric Ground Negative

Power Take-Off
PTO Operational Type Independent
PTO Clutch Manual
PTO Speed, rpm 2800


Standard Transmission
Transmission Type Gear
Gearbox Type 6F/1R
Number of Forward Gears 6
Number of Reverse Gears 1
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 5.2 (8.4)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 1.5 (2.4)

Optional Transmission
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 18x9.50-8

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

46" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount
Number of Blades 2
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

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