The Craftsman 917.27102 is a 1999 lawn tractor from the EZ3 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 15.5 hp Kohler CV15 gasoline engine with 426 cc displacement, hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear, and a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 240 CCA and 5 amp charging. The PTO is a mid PTO with independent operation and idler pulley clutch.