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Craftsman GT6000 Garden Tractor

The Craftsman GT6000 is a garden tractor from AYP built. This model was manufactured between 1991 and 1997. The tractor could be equipped with five engine options: Kohler MV18S gasoline engine with a rated power of 18 Hp (13.4 kW), Kohler MV20S gasoline engine with a rated power of 20 Hp (14.9 kW), Kohler Magnum M20QS gasoline engine with a rated power of 20 Hp (14.9 kW), Kohler Command CV20S gasoline engine with a rated power of 20.5 Hp (15.3 kW), or Briggs and Stratton 422707 gasoline engine with a rated power of 18 Hp (13.4 kW).

The Craftsman GT6000 is fitted with a 2 transmission options: gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, or Hydro Gear hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. The maximum forward speed - 5.6 mph (9 kph), maximum reverse speed - 2.5 mph (4 kph). The Craftsman GT6000 tractor is equipped with a manual steering, mechanical disc brakes, 16x7.50-8 front tires, and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. The tractor is compatible with the following attachments: a 42" mid-mount 2-blade mower deck, and 44", 46" or 50" mid-mount 3-blade mower decks.

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

Standard 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)

Optional Transmission
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

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

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