The Craftsman 917.27309 is a garden tractor produced in 2000 by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 22 hp Kohler CV22S 673cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a 3.5 gallon fuel tank and an electric starter. It includes a 50-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift. The PTO is a mid independent type with an electric clutch. Tires are sized 15x6.5-8 front and 23x10.5-12 rear. Electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with 280 CCA and 35 AH. Variants include model 27309 with gear transmission and 27310 with hydrostatic transmission.