Craftsman 917288260 tractor Parts

Yes. Craftsman mowers and lawn tractors often use Briggs & Stratton engines, and Craftsman model 917288260 is a 24.0 HP lawn tractor that uses a Briggs & Stratton V-twin engine. For operating and maintenance specs, use the 917288260 operator's manual.

Your model’s operator manual confirms key engine-related requirements and service specs:

• Engine power rating: 24.0 HP (as rated by the engine manufacturer)
• Fuel: unleaded regular gasoline
• Fuel capacity: 3.0 gallons
• Spark plug: Champion QC12YC, 0.040 in gap
• Oil capacity: 64 oz with filter, 60 oz without filter

Even when you already know the brand, the engine label is the best reference for ordering engine-specific parts.

• Check the engine shroud for a Briggs & Stratton decal
• Locate the engine model/type code on the blower housing or valve cover area
• Read the emissions label; it typically lists the engine manufacturer
• Use the engine model/type when selecting tune-up parts (air filter, fuel filter, starter parts)

Engine brand and engine model/type determine which maintenance parts fit and which service procedures apply. Confirming the engine identification helps prevent wrong-part orders and can reduce hard-starting and power-loss problems.

If you’re servicing the 42-in mower deck on this tractor, a compatible blade option is the lawn tractor 42-in deck high-lift blade 532138971.

Last updated: January 2026

On the Craftsman lawn tractor model 917288260, the model number is typically shown on a product ID label on the tractor frame under the seat area (often under the seat or on the underside of the seat). Confirm the exact characters using the 917288260 operator's manual.

Check these common label locations first:

• On the frame directly under the seat (lift the seat to look down at the frame rails)
• On the underside of the seat pan
• Near the rear drawbar area behind the seat (less common)
• On the mower deck housing (sometimes a deck tag is present, but the tractor tag is the one you want)

Record the information exactly as printed so you can match parts correctly.

• Model number: identifies the tractor configuration (for example, deck size and controls)
• Serial number: identifies the production run; helps confirm correct revisions
• Engine model/type/code (if listed on the engine): helps when ordering engine-specific items like spark plugs or air filters

For this tractor family, you may see the model printed with or without a dot:

Using the correct model number prevents ordering the wrong belt, blade, switch, or other parts that may look similar but fit differently.

Last updated: January 2026

On the Craftsman 917288260 lawn tractor, the engine is made up of core systems: air intake, fuel delivery, ignition, lubrication, cooling/airflow, and exhaust. Each system includes multiple serviceable components that work together to start, run smoothly, and deliver power to the mower deck and transmission.

These are the engine-related parts you will typically see on a lawn tractor like model 917288260:

• Air intake: air filter (foam pre-cleaner and paper cartridge), intake screen, intake housing
• Fuel system: fuel tank, fuel line, in-line fuel filter, carburetor
• Ignition system: spark plug, ignition switch, wiring harness, starter solenoid
• Lubrication: oil fill/dipstick, oil drain valve/tube, oil filter (if equipped)
• Cooling/airflow: cooling fins, blower housing/shrouds, air screen
• Exhaust: muffler, exhaust tube, muffler gasket, heat shield/guard

For model-specific maintenance intervals and safety steps (like disconnecting the spark plug wire before service), follow the 917288260 owner's manual.

Here are a few engine-area parts we commonly see customers replace on the Craftsman 917288260:

Knowing the engine systems helps you troubleshoot faster. For example, a “cranks but won’t start” problem usually points to fuel delivery, ignition, or air intake, while “loses power under load” often points to airflow, fuel flow, or maintenance items.

Last updated: January 2026

The Craftsman lawn tractor model 917288260 uses a 24.0 HP low-emission gasoline engine (as rated by the engine manufacturer). For the exact operating and maintenance details for this specific tractor, use the 917288260 operator's manual.

From the model-specific documentation, we can confirm these key engine-related specs:

• Engine power rating: 24.0 HP (manufacturer-rated)
• Fuel type: unleaded regular gasoline
• Fuel capacity: 3.0 gallons
• Spark plug: Champion QC12YC (gap 0.040 in.)
• Oil type: SAE 30 (above 32°F) or SAE 5W30 (below 32°F)

“Kind of engine” sometimes refers to the engine brand (such as Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, etc.) or the exact engine model number. For Craftsman 917288260, the operator documentation confirms the horsepower and low-emission design, but the engine brand/model identification is not something we can verify from the model-specific information provided.

Matching the correct engine type and specs helps you choose the right tune-up parts (spark plug, oil, filters) and prevents hard-starting, poor performance, and premature wear.

Last updated: January 2026