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Craftsman YT-4000 Lawn Tractor

The Craftsman YT4000 lawn tractor was manufactured by Husqvarna built from 2009 to 2013. The Craftsman YT 4000 tractor is powered by Briggs and Stratton 445677 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine. A 44.2 cubic inches (724 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.12" (79 mm), piston stroke of 2.89" (73 mm), and rated power of 24 hp (17.8 kW) at 3400 rpm.

The Craftsman YT4000 is fitted with 3 transmission options: 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 travel speed (forward/reverse): 5.4 mph (8.7 km/h) and 2.9 mph (4.7 km/h).

The Craftsman YT4000 was equipped with a manual steering, disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x8.00-8 or 18x9.50-8 rear tires. The tractor is compatible with 42" or 46" mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1.0-4.0 in (25-100 mm), six cut positions, and manual lift system.

Engine
Engine Model Briggs and Stratton 445677
Engine Type 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) 44.2 (724)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) 3.12 (79.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) 2.89 (73.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) 24.0 (17.8)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 3400
Idle Speed, rpm 1600
Cylinder Bore Type Cast iron sleeve
Fuel System Type Carburetor
Carburetor Type Float-feed
Fuel Pump Type Integral
Governor Type Mechanical
Lubrication System Full pressure
Air Cleaner Paper cartridge with a foam pre-cleaner
Cooling System Forced air
Ignition System Electronic
Spark Plug Type Champion QC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) 0.03 (0.76)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 3.0 (11.5)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 2.0 (1.9)

Electrical System
Electrical System Rating, Volts 12
Charging System Alternator, 9A
Starter Type Electric
Number of Batteries 1
Battery Voltage, Volts 12
Battery, AH 28
Battery, CCA 230
Electric Ground Negative

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

Standard Transmission
Transmission Type 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) 2.9 (4.7)

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) 5.2 (8.4)
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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