The Craftsman 917.25661 is a 1996 lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 15.5 hp Kohler CV15S 426cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes a 46-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift, and uses a mid PTO with an electric clutch. Tires are sized 15x6.0-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery and 240 CCA. This model is designed for residential lawn care with infinite speed control and cut height adjustments.