The Craftsman 917.27608 is a 2004 garden tractor from the GT 5000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 26 hp Briggs & Stratton 724cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, a Hydro Gear 331-3000 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and optional sleeve hitch. It includes a 5-gallon fuel tank and an electric starter. Electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with 280 CCA and 15 charging amps. The tractor supports a 48-inch mid-mount mower deck and a front-mount 48-inch blade attachment. The serial number plate is located on the top of the rear fender deck below the tractor seat.