Craftsman 917.25073

The Craftsman 917.25073 is a 1977 riding lawn mower built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 7 hp Tecumseh VH70 1-cylinder gasoline engine with a 0.5 gallon fuel tank. The mower has a 5-speed belt-driven transmission with 5 forward gears and 1 reverse. It rides on 10.5x3.5 front and 12.5x3.5 rear tires, weighs 251 lbs, and measures 60 inches in length and 38 inches in height. The mower includes a 26-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift, capable of cutting grass at heights from 1.5 to 2.75 inches. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. Originally priced at $479 in 1977, this model is a classic example of a durable and functional riding lawn mower from the era.