The Craftsman 917.27173 is a 2001 lawn tractor from the LT 1000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 17.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 499cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes a mid PTO with manual clutch and comes equipped with 15x6-6 front and 20x10-8 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system has a 12-volt battery with 190 CCA and 25 AH. Attachments available include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, a 40" two-stage snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade.