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Craftsman LT2000 Lawn Tractor

The Craftsman LT2000 lawn tractor was manufactured from 2003 to 2010. The Craftsman LT2000 tractor is powered by Briggs and Stratton 31P677 gasoline engine with a rated power of 20 Hp (14.8 kW), Briggs and Stratton 331777 gasoline engine with a rated power of 21 Hp (15.3 kW), Briggs and Stratton 31G777 Intek gasoline engine with a rated power of 17.5 Hp (13 kW), Kohler Command CV492 gasoline engine with a rated power of 18 Hp (13.4 kW), or Kohler Command CV490 gasoline engine with a rated power of 17 Hp (12.7 kW).

The Craftsman LT2000 is fitted with a 5 transmission options: MTD 918-04892 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission, Hydro Gear hydrostatic transmission, 7x1 Shift-On-The-Go gear transmission, 6x1 Peerless 206-545 belt-driven gear transmission, or 6x1 Dana D6800 gear transmission. The maximum travel speed (forward/reverse): 5.6 mph (9 kph) and 2.8 mph (4.3 kph).

The tractor was equipped with a manual steering, mechanical disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x8.00-8 rear tires. The tractor is compatible with a 42" mid-mount 2-blades mower deck with cutting height of 1.5-4.0" (37-101 mm), six cut positions, and mechanical lift system.

Briggs 31P677 Engine
Engine Model Briggs and Stratton 31P677
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)

Briggs 331777 Engine
Engine Model Briggs and Stratton 331777
Engine Type 4-cycle vertical-shaft single cylinder air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) 32.9 (540)
Engine Bore, in (mm) 3.70 (94.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) 3.06 (77.8)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) 21.0 (15.3)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 3600
Idle Speed, rpm 1400-1600
Fuel System Carburetor
Governor Type Mechanical
Lubrication System Full pressure with oil filter
Spark Plug Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) 0.030 (0.76)
Armature Air Gap, in (mm) 0.010-0.014 (0.25-0.36)
Air Filter Cartridge air cleaner
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) 0.003-0.005 (0.08-0.13)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) 0.005-0.007 (0.13-0.18)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 1.5 (5.7)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 1.75 (1.70)

Briggs 31G777 Engine
Engine Model Briggs and Stratton 31G777 Intek
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
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
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 (4.7)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 1.51 (1.42)

Kohler CV492 Engine
Engine Model Kohler Command CV492
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 (91.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) 3.03 (77.0)
Engine Power, Hp (kW) 18.0 (13.4)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) 40.1 (28.2)
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
Electric Ground Negative

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

Standard Transmission
Transmission Model MTD 918-04892
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) 2.8 (4.3)

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)

Optional Transmission
Transmission Model Shift-On-The-Go
Transmission Type Gear
Gearbox Type 7F/1R
Number of Forward Gears 7
Number of Reverse Gears 1
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 5.5 (8.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 2.0 (3.2)

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)

Optional Transmission
Transmission Model Dana D6800
Transmission Type 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 sector and pinion
Brakes Type Mechanical disc
Front Tire Size 15x6.00-6
Rear Tire Size 20x8.00-8
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

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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