The Craftsman 917.28903 is a 2009 Husqvarna-built lawn tractor from the LT 1500 Series, distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 17.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 502cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 6-speed gear transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive. The tractor weighs 495 lbs and rides on 15x6x6 front and 18x9.5x8 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades, manual lift, and 6 cut positions ranging from 1.5 to 4 inches. The operator station is open with a sliding adjustable mid-back seat, and the tractor uses mechanical disc brakes and manual sector and pinion steering.