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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.

Briggs Engine
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)

Kohler Engine
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
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 Electric
PTO Speed, rpm 2800


Standard Transmission
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)

Optional Transmission
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)

Optional Transmission
Transmission Model Hydro Gear
Transmission Type Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 5.5 (8.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 2.4 (3.9)

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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