Ys4500 Craftsman Manual (2024)

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Who makes Craftsman YS4500? ›

Model # YS4500 917287220 Official Craftsman lawn tractor. Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman YS4500-917287220 lawn tractor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

Craftsman 917.27660 YS4500 Specifications & Technical Data (2006-2024)

In addition, Stanley Black & Decker had the option to acquire the remaining 80% of MTD starting July 1, 2021, which it did on August 17, 2021. Furthermore, with the acquisition of Craftsman by Stanley Black & Decker, the brand's products are now produced by MTD through this partnership.

The lifespan of a well-maintained riding lawn mower typically falls in the range of 10 to 15 years. Several factors influence the longevity of these machines, including the frequency of use, maintenance practices, storage conditions, and the quality of the mower.

For batteries, you can find the date code on top printed or engraved directly on the plastic housing near the charging cells. It's six digits long and has a date format. For most of our chargers, you can find both the date code at the bottom of the unit.

Most of the time, you can find the Craftsman model and serial number on the top of the mower. If you were standing behind it and using it, the identification tag would be on the top rear portion of the deck, between the wheels.

In normal vehicles, this is around 10,000 miles. SAE used to tell people 3,000 for conventional oil and 5,000 for synthetic. This is because when tested, rotary engines burned as much oil as gas and wouild make it about 3000 miles before needing an oil change.

Mobil Delvac™ Extreme 15W-40 and 10W-30 are premium synthetic, high performance, diesel engine oils that help extend engine life while providing long drain capability for modern diesel engines operating in extreme conditions.

What does the 40 in 15W40 mean? ›

"15W" refers to the flowability at cold temperatures (W=winter). It is still pumpable down to -25 °C, i.e. liquid enough to disperse in the engine. The number "40" describes the flowability of the engine oil at an operating temperature of 100 °C.

Craftsman is one of the market leaders in mower and tractor sales. All Craftsman mowers are made by MTD. Craftsman lawn tractors run the price spectrum from rear-drive models around $1,300 to full-featured, hydrostatic drive units that cost more than $4,000.

Husqvarna makes the Craftsman rotary mowers and Husqy is owned by Electrolux and as far as I know, Husky mowers come out of a Husky factory.

About Stanley Black & Decker

The company's world class portfolio of trusted brands includes DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER®, and CUB CADET®.

Along with Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Columbia and Remington, the MTD family of brands includes MTD®, MTD Gold®, MTD Pro®, Yard-Man®, Yard Machines® and Bolens®. The appeal of each brand lies in its individuality and distinctive appearance.