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Craftsman YT-3000 Lawn Tractor
The
Craftsman YT 3000 lawn tractor was manufactured by Husqvarna built from 2009 to
2013. The Craftsman YT3000 tractor is powered by 32.9 cu.in (540 cc) Briggs and
Stratton 331877 4-cycle vertical-shaft single cylinder air-cooled gasoline
engine with a maximum power of 21 hp (15.3 kW), or 36.4 cu.in (597 cc) Kohler
Courage SV620 4-cycle single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a maximum
power of 22 hp (16.4 kW).
The Craftsman YT3000 is fitted with 3 transmission options: Peerless
mechanical transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gears, Tuff Torq
K46 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with foot-controlled variable
speed drive, and Hydro Gear hydrostatic transmission with infinite
forward and reverse gears. The maximum forward speed - 5.5 mph (8.8
kph), max. reverse speed - 2.9 mph (4.7 kph).
The tractor was equipped with a sector and pinion type steering, disc
brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x8.00-8 or 18x9.50-8 rear tires.
The Craftsman YT 3000 is compatible with 42" or 46" mid-mount 2-blade
mower deck with cutting height of 1.0-4.0 in (25-100 mm), 6 cut
positions, and mechanical lift system.
Engine Model |
Briggs and Stratton 331877 |
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) |
2.5 (9.5) |
Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
1.75 (1.70) |
Engine Model |
Kohler Courage SV620 |
Engine Type |
4-cycle single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine |
Number of Cylinder |
1 |
Piston Displacement, cu.in (cc) |
36.4 (597) |
Engine Bore, in (mm) |
3.70 (94.0) |
Engine Stroke, in (mm) |
3.38 (86.0) |
Engine Power, Hp (kW) |
22.0 (16.4) |
Rated Engine Speed, rpm |
3600 |
Low Idle Speed, rpm |
1500±75 |
High Idle Speed, rpm |
3600±50 |
Compression Ratio |
8.5:1 |
Fuel System Type |
Carburetor |
Carburetor Type |
Fixed main jet |
Fuel Pump |
Pulse type |
Fuel Filter |
In-line |
Governor Type |
Mechanical |
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) |
0.030 (0.76) |
Module Air Gap, in (mm) |
0.008-0.012 (0.20-0.31) |
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) |
2.5 (9.5) |
Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
1.6 (1.5) |
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 |
Electric |
PTO Speed, rpm |
2800 |
Transmission Model |
Peerless |
Transmission Type |
Gear |
Gearbox Type |
6F/1R |
Number of Forward Gears |
6 |
Number of Reverse Gears |
1 |
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) |
5.1 (8.2) |
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) |
1.6 (2.6) |
Transmission Model |
Tuff Torq K46 |
Transmission Type |
Belt-driven hydrostatic |
Number of Forward Gears |
Infinite |
Number of Reverse Gears |
Infinite |
Drive Train |
Transaxle with foot-controlled variable speed drive |
Reduction Ratio |
21.53:1 |
Axle Shaft Size, in (mm) |
0.75 (19.1) |
Transaxle Capacity, qts (L) |
2.8 (2.6) |
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) |
5.2 (8.4) |
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) |
2.9 (4.7) |
Transmission Model |
Hydro Gear |
Transmission Type |
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) |
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 |
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 |
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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