The Craftsman 917.27078 is a lawn tractor produced from 1999 to 2000 by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It belongs to the EZ3 Series and features a 19 hp Briggs & Stratton 570cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine. The tractor uses a Hydro-Gear 319-0650 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The fuel tank capacity is 3.5 gallons, and the oil capacity is 1.75 quarts. The PTO is a mid-mount independent mechanical clutch type. Electrical system includes a 16 amp charging system and a 240 CCA battery. Attachments include a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades.