The Craftsman 917.27164 is a 2001 lawn tractor from the LT 1000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 16.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 499cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 1.25 gallon fuel tank. The hydrostatic transmission is a belt-driven Hydro-Gear 322-0510 with infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It has mid PTO with manual clutch operation. Tires are 15x6-6 front and 18x9.5-8 rear. Electrical system includes a 12 volt battery with 190 CCA and 25 AH capacity. Attachments include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, a 40" two-stage snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade, all with manual lift and control.