The Craftsman 917.25947 is a 1977 riding lawn mower built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 7 hp Tecumseh VH70 245cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel manual steering. The mower has an open operator station and weighs 308 lbs (139 kg). It comes equipped with a 32-inch mid-mount Craftsman mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. Originally priced at $529 in 1977, this model is referenced in the 1977 Farm and Ranch Catalog by Sears.