Craftsman 917.27072

The Craftsman 917.27072 is a lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears) during 1998-1999. It features a 17 hp Briggs & Stratton 499cc 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 uses a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift and a 2-blade setup. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 20x10.00-8 rear. The PTO is mid-mounted, independent with a manual clutch and pulley type. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 190 CCA and negative ground. This model is part of the Craftsman 917 series and was produced for two years.