Craftsman DGS6500

Craftsman DGS6500The Craftsman DGS6500 is a garden tractor model from the DGS6500 series, manufactured during 2008 by AYP for distributor Craftsman (a part of Sears). It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Craftsman DGS6500 917.28845 is equipped with a 725 cc (44.2 cu·in) V-twin OHV gasoline engine with 83.0 mm (3.27 in) of the cylinder bore and 67.0 mm (2.64 in) of the piston stroke, and a gear type transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gears or a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Craftsman DGS6500 garden tractor features:

  • The Kohler SV735 gasoline engine which produces 26.4 PS (19.4 kW; 26.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
  • Manual sector and pinion steering
  • Mechanical disc brakes
  • Open operator station
  • Independent PTO with electric clutch (2,800 rpm)
  • 15.1 liters (4.0 US gal.; 3.3 Imp. gal) fuel tank
  • 16×6.50-6 front tires, and 23×10.50-8 rear tires

The Craftsman DGS6500 variants:

  • 917.28845 (California emissions 917.28645) the Kohler SV735 engine, the Peerless P820-040 gear type transmission and 54 inches mower deck
  • 917.28846 (California emissions 917.28646) the Kohler SV735 engine, the Tuff Torq K-66 hydrostatic transmission and 54 inches mower deck
  • 917.28848 the Kohler SV735 engine, the Tuff Torq K-66 hydrostatic transmission and 48 inches mower deck
  • 917.28848 the Kohler SV735 engine, the Tuff Torq K-66Y hydrostatic transmission and 54 inches mower deck

General specifications

General Specifications
ModelCraftsman DGS6500
Tractor typeGarden tractor
Production years2008
Factory
Dimensions and weight
Length
Width
Height
Wheel base
Weight267 kg (589 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity15.1 liters (4 US gal.; 3.3 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine modelKohler SV735
Engine typeFour-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin
Cylinders2
Fuel typeGasoline
Displacement725 cm3, (44.2 cu·in)
Bore and stroke83.0 mm X 67.0 mm (3.27 in X 2.64 in)
Compression ratio9.0:1
Horsepower26.4 PS (19.4 kW; 26.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque56.2 Nm (5.73 kg·m; 41.48 ft·lb) at 2,400 rpm
StarterElectric
Oil system
Lubrication system:Full pressurized
Oil filter:Full-flow
Oil type:API SJ or higher
Recommended oil:SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity:1.8 L (1.9 US. qt, 1.6 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plug:Champion RC12YC
Spark plug gap:0.76 mm (0.0299 in)
Spark plug torque:27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:0.101-0.152 mm (0.004-0.006 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.101-0.152 mm (0.004-0.006 in)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis4×2 2WD
Steering typeManual sector and pinion
BrakesMechanical disc
Transmission (917.28845)
Transmission manufacturer or modelPeerless P820-040
Transmission typeGear type
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Speed Forward: 7.0 kmh (4.4 mph)
Reverse: 2.1 kmh (1.3 mph)
Transmission (917.28846, 917.28848)
Transmission manufacturer or modelTuff Torq K-66
Transmission typeBelt-driven hydrostatic
GearsInfinite forward and reverse
Speed Forward: 9.3 kmh (5.8 mph)
Reverse: 3.4 kmh (2.1 mph)
Transmission (917.28848)
Transmission manufacturer or modelTuff Torq K-66Y
Transmission typeBelt-driven hydrostatic
GearsInfinite forward and reverse
Speed Forward: 9.3 kmh (5.8 mph)
Reverse: 3.4 kmh (2.1 mph)

Tires

Tires
Front tires Lawn/turf: 16×6.5×6
Rear tires Lawn/turf: 23×10.5×8

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
PTO typeIndependent with electric clutch
PTO speed2,800 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
GroundNegative
Charging systemAlternator
Charging amps15A
Battery12V, CCA 280A, Group U1R

Attachments

Craftsman 48″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and manual lift
Cutting width1,210 mm (48 in)
Cut height37-100 mm (1.5-4 in)
Cut positions7
Drive systemBelt
Craftsman 54″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and manual lift
Cutting width1,370 mm (54 in)
Cut height37-100 mm (1.5-4 in)
Cut positions7
Drive systemBelt
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