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The Craftsman GT6000 is a garden tractor from AYP built. This model was manufactured between 1991 and 1997. The tractor could be equipped with five engine options: Kohler MV18S gasoline engine with a rated power of 18 Hp (13.4 kW), Kohler MV20S gasoline engine with a rated power of 20 Hp (14.9 kW), Kohler Magnum M20QS gasoline engine with a rated power of 20 Hp (14.9 kW), Kohler Command CV20S gasoline engine with a rated power of 20.5 Hp (15.3 kW), or Briggs and Stratton 422707 gasoline engine with a rated power of 18 Hp (13.4 kW).
The Craftsman GT6000 is fitted with a 2 transmission options: gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, or Hydro Gear hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. The maximum forward speed - 5.6 mph (9 kph), maximum reverse speed - 2.5 mph (4 kph). The Craftsman GT6000 tractor is equipped with a manual steering, mechanical disc brakes, 16x7.50-8 front tires, and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. The tractor is compatible with the following attachments: a 42" mid-mount 2-blade mower deck, and 44", 46" or 50" mid-mount 3-blade mower decks.
Kohler MV18S Engine
| Engine Model | Kohler MV18S |
| Engine Type | 4-cycle twin cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine |
| Number of Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement, cu.in (cc) | 42.18 (692) |
| Engine Bore, in (mm) | 3.12 (79.0) |
| Engine Stroke, in (mm) | 2.75 (70.0) |
| Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) | 18.0 (13.4) |
| Rated Engine Speed, rpm | 3600 |
| Idle Speed, rpm | 1200 |
| Compression | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel System Type | Carburetor |
| Carburetor Type | Adjustable main jet or fixed jet |
| Fuel Pump Type | Mechanical |
| Fuel Filter Type | In-line |
| Governor Type | Mechanical |
| Lubrication | Full pressure |
| Oil filter | Full-flow type |
| Air Cleaner | Replaceable, paper element |
| Ignition Type | Electronic |
| Spark Plug Type | Champion RV15YC |
| Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) | 0.025 (0.63) |
| Module Air Gap, in (mm) | 0.008-0.012 (0.20-0.30) |
| Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) | 0.003-0.006 (0.08-0.16) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) | 0.011-0.014 (0.28-0.35) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) | 3.5 (13.2) |
| Oil Capacity, qt (L) | 1.75 (1.70) |
Kohler MV20S Engine
| Engine Model | Kohler MV20S |
| Engine Type | 4-cycle twin cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine |
| Number of Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement, cu.in (cc) | 46.98 (770) |
| Engine Bore, in (mm) | 3.12 (79.0) |
| Engine Stroke, in (mm) | 3.06 (78.0) |
| Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) | 20.0 (14.9) |
| Rated Engine Speed, rpm | 3600 |
| Idle Speed, rpm | 1200 |
| Compression | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel System Type | Carburetor |
| Carburetor Type | Adjustable main jet or fixed jet |
| Fuel Pump Type | Mechanical |
| Fuel Filter Type | In-line |
| Governor Type | Mechanical |
| Lubrication | Full pressure |
| Oil filter | Full-flow type |
| Air Cleaner | Replaceable, paper element |
| Ignition Type | Electronic |
| Spark Plug Type | Champion RV15YC |
| Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) | 0.025 (0.63) |
| Module Air Gap, in (mm) | 0.008-0.012 (0.20-0.30) |
| Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) | 0.003-0.006 (0.08-0.16) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) | 0.011-0.014 (0.28-0.35) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) | 3.5 (13.2) |
| Oil Capacity, qt (L) | 1.75 (1.70) |
Kohler M20QS Engine
| Engine Model | Kohler Magnum M20QS |
| Engine Type | Gasoline, 4-cycle twin cylinder air-cooled |
| Number of Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement, cu.in (cc) | 46.98 (769.8) |
| Engine Bore, in (mm) | 3.12 (79.0) |
| Engine Stroke, in (mm) | 3.06 (78.0) |
| Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) | 20.0 (14.9) |
| Rated Engine Speed, rpm | 3600 |
| Idle Speed, rpm | 1200 |
| Compression | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel System Type | Carburetor |
| Carburetor Model | Kohler or Walbro |
| Carburetor Type | Adjustable main jet or fixed jet |
| Fuel Pump Type | Mechanical |
| Fuel Filter Type | In-line |
| Governor Type | Mechanical |
| Lubrication | Full pressure |
| Oil filter | Full-flow type |
| Air Cleaner | Replaceable, paper element |
| Ignition Type | Electronic |
| Spark Plug Type | Champion RV17YC |
| Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) | 0.035 (0.89) |
| Module Air Gap, in (mm) | 0.008-0.012 (0.20-0.30) |
| Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) | 0.003-0.006 (0.08-0.16) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) | 0.011-0.014 (0.28-0.35) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) | 3.5 (13.2) |
| Oil Capacity, qt (L) | 1.75 (1.70) |
Kohler CV20S Engine
| Engine Model | Kohler Command CV20S |
| Engine Type | V-Twin OHV vertical shaft four-cycle gasoline engine |
| Number of Cylinder | 2 |
| Piston Displacement, cu.in (cc) | 38.0 (624) |
| Engine Bore, in (mm) | 3.03 (77.0) |
| Engine Stroke, in (mm) | 2.64 (67.0) |
| Engine Power, Hp (kW) | 20.5 (15.3) |
| Rated Engine Speed, rpm | 3600 |
| Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) | 44.2 (32.6) |
| Torque Speed, rpm | 2600 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel System Type | Carburetor |
| Carburetor Type | Fixed Main Jet |
| Fuel Pump | Pulse type |
| Fuel Filter | In-line |
| Governor | Mechanical, centrifugal type |
| Cooling System | Air Intake |
| Air Cleaner | Replaceable, high density paper element |
| Lubrication System Type | Full-Pressure |
| Oil Pump Type | Gerotor |
| Oil Filter | Full-flow |
| Ignition System Type | Electronic magneto |
| Spark Plug | Champion RC12YC |
| Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) | 0.030 (0.76) |
| Ignition Module Air Gap, in (mm) | 0.011-0.013 (0.28-0.33) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) | 3.5 (13.2) |
| Oil Capacity, qts (L) | 2.0 (1.9) |
Briggs Engine
| Engine Model | Briggs and Stratton 422707 |
| Engine Type | 4-cycle opposed twin cylinder vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine |
| Number of Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement, cu.in (cc) | 42.33 (694) |
| Cylinder Bore, in (mm) | 3.44 (87.0) |
| Piston Stroke, in (mm) | 2.28 (58.0) |
| Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) | 18.0 (13.3) |
| Rated Engine Speed, rpm | 3600 |
| Idle Speed, rpm | 1200-1400 |
| Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) | 38.6 (28.6) |
| Torque Speed, rpm | 2600 |
| Fuel System Type | Carburetor |
| Carburetor Type | Float |
| Governor Type | Mechanical |
| Cylinder Bore Type | Cast iron sleeve |
| Lubrication System | Full pressure |
| Air Cleaner | Paper cartridge with a foam pre-cleaner |
| Cooling System | Forced air |
| Ignition System | Flywheel magneto |
| Spark Plug Type | Champion RJ-12 |
| Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) | 0.03 (0.76) |
| Point Gap, in (mm) | 0.020 (0.51) |
| Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) | 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15) |
| Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) | 0.007-0.009 (0.18-0.23) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) | 3.5 (13.2) |
| Oil Capacity, qts (L) | 1.75 (1.70) |
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 | Manual |
| PTO Speed, rpm | 2800 |
Standard Transmission
| Transmission Type | Gear |
| Gearbox Type | 6F/2R |
| Number of Forward Gears | 6 |
| Number of Reverse Gears | 2 |
| Oil Capacity, qts (L) | 4.0 (3.8) |
| Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) | 5.6 (9.0) |
| Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) | 2.2 (3.5) |
Optional Transmission
| Transmission Model | Hydro Gear |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic |
| Number of Forward Gears | Infinite |
| Number of Reverse Gears | Infinite |
| Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) | 5.6 (9.0) |
| Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) | 2.5 (4.0) |
Wheels and Tires
| Drive Wheels | 2WD 4x2 |
| Steering Configuration | Front steer |
| Steering System | Manual |
| Brakes Type | Mechanical disc |
| Front Tire Size | 16x7.50-8 |
| Front Tire Size | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear Tire Size | 23x10.50-12 |
| Rear Tire Size | 24x12.00-12 |
42" Mower Deck
| Mower Deck Type | Mid-mount |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Cutting Width, in (mm) | 42 (1060) |
| Cutting Height, in (mm) | 1.5-4.0 (37-100) |
| Cut positions | 6 |
| Drive System | Belt |
| Lift System | Mechanical |
44" Mower Deck
| Mower Deck Type | Mid-mount |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Cutting Width, in (mm) | 44 (1110) |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 |
50" Mower Deck
| Mower Deck Type | Mid-mount |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Cutting Width, in (mm) | 50 (1265) |
| Cutting Height, in (mm) | 1.5-4.0 (37-100) |
| Cut positions | 6 |
| Drive System | Belt |
| Lift System | Mechanical |
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