Craftsman 917374371 lawn mower Parts

For a Craftsman walk-behind mower model 917374371, the serial number can often be decoded to estimate the build date, but the format varies by the engine and mower manufacturer. We use the serial tag details (and sometimes the engine model/type code) to identify the most likely month and year of manufacture.

Look for a sticker or stamped tag in one of these common locations:

• Rear of the mower deck near the discharge chute
• Top of the deck near the engine mounting area
• Behind the rear wheels on the deck housing
• On the handle support bracket (less common)

Many walk-behind mowers use one of these patterns somewhere in the serial number or on the ID tag:

• 6-digit date code such as MMDDYY or YYMMDD
• 4-digit date code such as YYWW (year + week of year)
• Letter + numbers where the letter indicates month and the numbers indicate year

If your mower tag does not show an obvious date code, the engine label often provides the best clue.

On many Craftsman walk-behind mowers, the engine has its own model and date coding. Check the engine shroud for an engine model/type/code label and compare it to common formats.

Knowing the approximate manufacture date helps us match the correct drive system and deck hardware for repairs, especially for wear items like belts, blade adapters, and wheel components.

If you are refreshing the drive and cutting system, these are common wear items for this model family:

• Belt 532157769 (self-propel drive belt)
• Lawn mower blade adapter 581547901 (blade mounting interface)
• Husqvarna lawn mower wheel dust cover 581840401 (wheel hub protection)

For maintenance timing and seasonal storage, follow how to winterize a lawn mower.

Last updated: January 2026

On a Craftsman walk-behind mower like model 917374371, the serial number format depends on the engine and the mower’s data tag; we read it by first locating the correct tag, then decoding the date portion (if present) to identify the build date.

Look for a sticker or stamped tag in one of these common spots:

• Rear of the mower deck near the discharge opening
• Top of the deck near the engine mounting area
• On the handle support brackets
• On the engine shroud (engine serial is separate from mower model)

Craftsman mowers can use different serial formats across years and suppliers. Many date-coded serials use a MMDDYY style date segment (month, day, year), but you should confirm the pattern by matching the serial length and separators on your tag.

• Identify whether you’re reading the mower serial tag or the engine serial tag
• Look for a 6-digit date block (often read as MMDDYY)
• Write the full serial exactly as shown (including letters)
• If there are multiple number strings, use the one labeled Serial (not Model)

The serial number helps us match the correct parts and revisions for your Craftsman mower, especially for wear items like the drive system and blade mounting hardware.

• Drive belt and traction components
• Blade mounting hardware (adapter, washers, nuts)
• Wheel and axle hardware

If you’re servicing the blade area, the lawn mower blade removal tool guide is a safe way to hold the blade while loosening hardware.

Last updated: January 2026

The model number for this Craftsman walk-behind lawn mower is 917374371. You’ll use 917374371 to look up the correct Craftsman parts diagrams and to match replacement items like belts, blade hardware, and drive components.

On most Craftsman walk-behind mowers, the model number is printed on a model and serial tag. Check these common locations:

• Rear of the mower deck near the discharge opening
• Top of the deck near the engine mounting area
• Back of the mower housing near the handle brackets
• Under the rear flap (near the bagging area)

Craftsman uses model numbers to match the exact deck, drive system, and hardware used on your mower. Even small differences can change what fits.

• Drive belt routing and belt length
• Blade adapter style and mounting pattern
• Wheel and drive gear setup
• Fastener sizes (nuts, washers, E-rings)

Here are a few model-matched examples for 917374371:

Using the exact model number helps prevent ordering the wrong Craftsman lawn mower parts, which saves time and avoids fitment issues during repair.

Last updated: January 2026

The model number for this Craftsman walk-behind lawn mower is 917374371. You will typically find it on the mower’s model and serial number label; matching that number ensures you get the correct replacement parts and diagrams for your exact mower.

Most Craftsman walk-behind mowers place the model/serial label in one of these spots:

• On the rear of the deck near the discharge opening
• On the top of the deck near the engine mounting area
• Near the rear wheel height-adjuster bracket
• On the handle support or handle bracket area

Use the model number 917374371 exactly as shown on the label. Then match parts by description and location on the mower.

• Confirm the model number is 917374371 (not a similar 917-series number)
• Compare the part name to what you are replacing (belt, blade adapter, drive cover, etc.)
• If you are working on the drive system, verify belt routing and pulley locations before ordering
• If you are working under the deck, inspect the blade mounting hardware for wear

Craftsman model numbers can look very similar, but small design changes affect belt length, blade mounting, and drive components. Using 917374371 helps you avoid returns and gets your mower back to cutting and self-propelling correctly.

Last updated: January 2026