The Craftsman 917.27624 is a 2006 garden tractor from the GT 5000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 25 hp Kohler CV730 721cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and is equipped with a 54-inch mid-mount mower deck. It uses a mid PTO with an independent electric clutch and pulley type. Tires are sized 16x6.5-8 front and 23x10.5-12 rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 280 CCA and 15 amp charging. The tractor is designed for lawn and garden use with lawn/turf tires. The hydrostatic transmission is a sealed unit requiring no owner service. The mower deck is belt-driven with manual lift and three blades.