The Craftsman 917.27338 is a 2004 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 501cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission by Peerless offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with a manual lift and a 1.25-gallon fuel tank. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 230 CCA battery and negative ground. Tires are sized 15x6.0-6 front and 18x9.5-8 rear.