Craftsman GT2300 garden tractor specs and service data

The Craftsman GT2300 (917.27344) is a garden tractor model manufactured from 2001 to 2002 by AYP for distributor Craftsman (a part of Sears). It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Craftsman GT2300 is equipped with a 673 cc (41.1 cu·in) V-Twin gasoline engine with 80.0 mm (3.15 in) of the cylinder bore and 67.0 mm (2.64 in) of the piston stroke, and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Craftsman GT2300 garden tractor features:

The Kohler LV675 gasoline engine which produces 23.4 PS (17.2 kW; 23.1 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
Manual steering
Open operator station
Independent middle PTO with electric clutch
Lawn/turf tires front: 16×7.5-8, rear 24×12-12

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Craftsman GT2300 (917.27344)
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	2001-2002
Factory	–
Dimensions and weight
Length	–
Width	–
Height	–
Wheel base	–
Weight	–
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	–

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Kohler LV675
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, V-twin
Cylinders	2
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	674 cm³, (41.1 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	80.0 mm X 67.0 mm (3.15 in X 2.64 in)
Compression ratio	8.5:1
Horsepower	23.3 PS (17.1 kW; 23.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque	44.0 N·m (4.5 kg·m, 32.4 ft·lb) at 2,400 rpm
Starter	Electric 12V
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Full pressurized
Oil type:	API SJ or higher
Recommended oil:	SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity:	1.9 L (2.01 US. qt, 1.67 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RC14YC
Spark plug gap:	0.76 mm (0.030 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)
Cooling system
Coolant capacity:	1.4 L (1.5 US. qt, 1.2 Imp. qt.)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	–
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Hydro-Gear
Transmission type	Belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 16×7.5-8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 24×12-12

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Middle PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
Middle PTO speed	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Battery	12V

Attachments

Craftsman 50″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and manual lift
Cutting width	1,270 mm (50 in)
Drive system	Belt

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Craftsman GT2300