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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.
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) |
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) |
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) |
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) |
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 Rating, Volts |
12 |
Charging System |
Alternator |
Starter Type |
Electric |
Number of Batteries |
1 |
Battery Voltage, Volts |
12 |
Electric Ground |
Negative |
PTO Operational Type |
Independent |
PTO Clutch |
Manual |
PTO Speed, rpm |
2800 |
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) |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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