Craftsman 917271010 tractor Parts

To find the right Craftsman parts for your model 917271010 front-engine lawn tractor, we match parts to your exact model number and diagrams so you get the correct fit the first time. Use the parts list for model 917271010 and confirm the part location in the 917271010 owner's manual.

• Use the full model number 917271010 (match every digit).
• Identify the system you are repairing (mower deck, steering, wheels, electrical).
• Compare your old part to the diagram and description (shape, mounting holes, belt length).
• If you are unsure, look up the part by function first (for example, “blade drive belt” or “starter solenoid”).
• Verify any wear items before ordering (belts, blades, pulleys, bearings).

These are frequently needed items for Craftsman riding mowers and tractors like model 917271010:

Riding mower parts are often model-specific. Using the exact model number 917271010 helps ensure the correct deck components, steering parts, and electrical parts fit and work safely.

If you are troubleshooting a no-start condition, our DIY video riding lawn mower engine clicks but doesnt turn over video walks through common causes like battery connections, solenoid issues, and starter circuit checks.

Last updated: February 2026

The Craftsman riding mower model 917271010 uses an engine identified in the manual as engine model CV15S (type PS-41567). You can confirm the exact engine model on the blower housing label and match it when ordering parts using the 917271010 owner's manual.

We use the engine model number (not just the tractor model) to match many engine-specific parts.

• Tractor model plate: located under the seat
• Engine model label: located on the blower housing
• Record both the engine model and type numbers
• Use the engine label info when looking up tune-up and ignition parts

Based on the documentation for Craftsman 917271010, the tractor is described as a 15.5 HP electric start, 42-inch mower, 6-speed transaxle lawn tractor.

Two tractors can share the same deck size but use different engines; the engine model and type are what keep you from ordering the wrong carburetor, starter, or ignition parts.

If you are working on starting problems, a common related electrical part on this model is the starter solenoid; see solenoid 532146154.

Last updated: February 2026

Craftsman model 917271010 was produced during a specific run, but the exact build year is identified from the tractor’s serial number and date code on the product ID label. Use the labeling and identification steps in the 917271010 owner's manual to match your unit to its manufacturing date.

On most Craftsman front-engine lawn tractors, the most reliable way to pinpoint the year is the product ID label (often under the seat, on the frame, or near the rear fender pan area).

• Park on a flat surface, set the parking brake, and remove the key.
• Lift the seat and look for a white or silver model/serial label.
• Confirm the model reads 917271010.
• Write down the serial number exactly as shown.
• Look for a date code or a serial format that includes a date segment.
• Use the manual’s identification section to interpret the code and confirm the build year.

The 917 prefix is commonly associated with Craftsman tractors built for Sears by AYP/Husqvarna-era manufacturing. Many tractors in this family were sold across multiple years with small changes in engine, transmission, decals, and deck components.

Knowing the exact year helps us match the correct parts diagram and avoid ordering the wrong deck, belt, or spindle components. This is especially important for wear items tied to deck and drive variations, such as the lawn tractor drive belt 532144200 and the husqvarna lawn tractor mandrel assembly 532130794.

Last updated: February 2026

Craftsman riding equipment can use engines sourced from multiple manufacturers, depending on the specific model and production run. For the Craftsman front-engine lawn tractor model 917271010, the most reliable way to identify the engine maker is to match the engine’s brand and model information on the engine shroud or ID tag to the specifications listed in the 917271010 owner's manual.

Look for an engine ID label or stamping (usually on the blower housing, valve cover area, or near the starter). Use these checks:

• Find the engine brand name (commonly Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, or Kawasaki on many Craftsman tractors).
• Record the engine model, type, and code/spec numbers.
• Compare those numbers to the engine section/specifications in the 917271010 owner's manual.
• If the label is dirty, wipe it clean; avoid spraying water directly into electrical components.
• If the label is missing, use visible features (air filter housing shape, starter location, muffler style) to narrow it down, then confirm by parts match.

Craftsman is the equipment brand; the engine is often built by a separate engine manufacturer and installed on the tractor. That is why two Craftsman tractors can have different engine brands even if they look similar.

Knowing the engine manufacturer helps you get the correct tune-up parts (air filter, spark plug, fuel filter) and service specs (oil type, gap settings, maintenance intervals) so your tractor starts reliably and runs smoothly.

Last updated: February 2026