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Craftsman DLT 3000 Lawn Tractor

The Craftsman DLT 3000 lawn tractor was manufactured by AYP built between 2004 and 2005. The Craftsman DLT3000 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 18.5 hp (13.7 kW).

The engine has a float-feed carburetor, pulse type fuel pump, and full pressure lubrication system with oil pump and full-flow oil filter. The Craftsman DLT 3000 is fitted with 2 transmission options: Peerless LTH2000 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission, or Peerless 206-545 belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gears. The maximum forward speed - 5.5 mph (8.8 kph), maximum reverse speed - 2.4 mph (3.9 kph).

The tractor is equipped with a manual steering system, disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x8.00-8 rear tires. The Craftsman DLT 3000 is compatible with a 42" mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1.5-4.0 in (37-100 mm), five cut positions, and mechanical lifting.

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) 18.5 (13.7)
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) 2.0 (7.6)
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 2200

Standard Transmission
Transmission Model Peerless LTH2000
Transmission Type Belt-driven 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)

Optional Transmission
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) 5.3 (8.5)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 1.5 (2.4)

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 20x8.00-8

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 5
Drive System Belt
Lift System Mechanical

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