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Craftsman LT1000 Lawn Tractor

The Craftsman LT1000 lawn tractor was manufactured by AYP built between 2001 and 2004. The tractor can be equipped with the following models of gasoline engines: Briggs and Stratton 311707 Intek engine with a rated power of 19 hp (14.1 kW), Briggs and Stratton 31C707 engine with a rated power of 17.5 hp (13 kW), Kohler Command CV461 engine with a rated power of 16 hp (11.9 kW), or Kohler Command CV490 engine with a rated power of 17 hp (12.7 kW).

The lawn tractor is fitted with a three types of transmission. Type 1: Hydro-Gear 322-0510 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission. Type 2: 6-speed Dana D4360 belt-driven gear transmission. Type 3: 6-speed Peerless 206-545 belt-driven gear transmission. The maximum forward speed - 5.4 mph (8.7 km/h), maximum reverse speed - 2.7 mph (4.3 km/h).

The Craftsman LT1000 tractor is equipped with a manual steering, disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 18x9.50-8 rear tires. Compatible attachments for the tractor: a 42" mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with mechanical lift system, a 42" front blade, and 40" front-mount two-stage snow blower with a mechanical lift system.

BS 311707 Engine
Engine Model Briggs and Stratton 311707 Intek
Engine Type 4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) 30.59 (501)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) 3.56 (91.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) 3.06 (77.7)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) 16.5 (12.3)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 3300
Fuel System Type Carburetor
Carburetor Type Float
Fuel Pump Pulse type
Governor Type Mechanical
Cylinder Bore Type Cast iron sleeve
Lubrication System Full pressure/Oil slinger
Air Cleaner Paper filter with a foam pre-cleaner
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)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 1.3 (4.8)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 1.51 (1.42)

BS 31C707 Engine
Engine Model Briggs and Stratton 31C707
Engine Type 4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) 30.5 (500)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) 3.56 (91.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) 3.06 (78.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) 17.5 (13.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 3300
Idle Speed, rpm 1750
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Cylinder Bore Type Cast iron sleeve
Fuel System Type Carburetor
Carburetor Type Float
Governor Type Mechanical
Lubrication System Splash
Air Cleaner Dual element
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) 1.3 (4.8)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 1.51 (1.42)

Kohler CV461 Engine
Engine Model Kohler Command CV461
Engine Type 4-cycle single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinder 1
Piston Displacement, cu.in (cc) 27.91 (457)
Engine Bore, in (mm) 3.43 (87.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) 3.03 (77.0)
Engine Power, Hp (kW) 16.0 (11.9)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) 36.3 (26.8)
Torque Speed, rpm 2400
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Fuel System Type Carburetor
Carburetor Type Fixed main jet
Fuel Pump Diaphragm type, mechanical
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) 0.040 (1.02)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 1.3 (4.8)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 2.0 (1.9)

Kohler CV490 Engine
Engine Model Kohler Command CV490
Engine Type 4-cycle single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinder 1
Piston Displacement, cu.in (cc) 29.9 (490)
Engine Bore, in (mm) 3.60 (90.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) 3.03 (77.0)
Engine Power, Hp (kW) 17.0 (12.7)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) 37.8 (27.9)
Torque Speed, rpm 2400
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Fuel System Type Carburetor
Carburetor Type Fixed main jet
Fuel Pump Diaphragm type, mechanical
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) 0.040 (1.02)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 1.3 (4.8)
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
Battery, AH 28/30
Battery, CCA 230/240
Electric Ground Negative

Power Take-Off
PTO Operational Type Independent
PTO Clutch Manual
PTO Speed, rpm 2200

Standard Transmission
Transmission Model Hydro-Gear 322-0510
Transmission Type Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 5.2 (8.4)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 2.7 (4.3)

Optional Transmission
Transmission Model Dana D4360
Transmission Type Belt-driven gear
Gearbox Type 6F/1R
Number of Forward Gears 6
Number of Reverse Gears 1
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 5.4 (8.7)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 1.7 (2.7)

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) 4.9 (7.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 1.4 (2.3)

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 18x9.50-8

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 6
Drive System Belt
Lift System Mechanical

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