Craftsman 917288740 tractor Parts

Craftsman model 917288740 is the tractor model number, not a date code. The year is identified from the product ID/serial number label on the tractor (not from 917288740 itself). Use the date-code format shown in the 917288740 owner's manual to confirm the build date.

Where to find the date information

Look for the product ID/serial number label in common locations on Craftsman front-engine lawn tractors:

• Under the seat pan or on the seat support
• On the frame rail near the engine
• Near the rear hitch plate area
• Under the hood near the dash tower
• On the left or right side of the chassis

How to decode the date (common Craftsman format)

Many Craftsman/Husqvarna-built tractors use a 6-digit date code on the product ID label:

• First 2 digits: month
• Next 2 digits: day
• Last 2 digits: year

Example

Date code	Decodes to	Meaning
072811	July 28, 2011	Built on 07/28/2011
031509	March 15, 2009	Built on 03/15/2009

Why it matters

Knowing the build year helps us match the correct parts and diagrams for your 54-inch deck tractor, especially for items that change by production run (like belts, PTO switch, and electrical parts). For example, if you are troubleshooting a no-crank issue, the correct lawn tractor starter solenoid 582042802 depends on the exact configuration used on your tractor.

Last updated: February 2026

Craftsman lawn tractor model 917288740 uses a low-emission, electric-start gasoline engine; horsepower is listed as engine-manufacturer rated in the documentation. For the exact engine maker and engine ID used on your tractor, use the identification steps in the 917288740 owner's manual.

What the documentation tells us for model 917288740

These model-specific details are called out in the operator’s manual:

• Low-emission engine design (may run differently than older engines)
• Electric start
• Automatic transmission
• Horsepower shown as rated by the engine manufacturer

How to identify the exact engine make and model on your tractor

Craftsman tractors can be built with different engine suppliers across production runs; the engine’s ID tag is the reliable match for parts and service specs.

• Open the hood and locate the engine identification label (often on the blower housing, valve cover area, or near the starter)
• Write down every field on the label (commonly model, type, and code)
• Use that engine ID when ordering engine maintenance parts (air filter, spark plug, oil filter)
• Keep the engine ID with your tractor model number for future repairs

Quick reference: tractor model vs. engine ID

Item	Where you find it	What it’s used for
Tractor model number: 917288740	Tractor ID tag/frame	Deck, steering, chassis, drive parts
Engine ID (model/type/code)	Label stamped or printed on engine	Engine parts, tune-up specs, service procedures

Why it matters

The tractor model number gets you the right Craftsman mower-deck and drivetrain parts, but engine parts and specifications must match the engine’s exact ID. Using the engine label prevents wrong-part returns and speeds up troubleshooting.

Last updated: February 2026

“6.75” is an engine power class, not a Craftsman mower model number. On the Craftsman riding lawn tractor covered here, the model number is 917288740; you’ll find it on the tractor’s ID label and in the 917288740 owner’s manual.

How to identify the correct model number (walk-behind vs. tractor)

If you’re trying to identify a walk-behind Craftsman mower that says “6.75,” use the mower’s product tag (not the engine label). If you’re working on this tractor, use the tractor ID label.

• Walk-behind mower (often labeled 6.75): model tag is usually on the rear of the deck, near the handle brackets, or on the deck housing
• Riding tractor (this model 917288740): model/serial label is typically under the seat, on the frame, or near the rear fender area
• Use the full model number exactly as printed (numbers and punctuation)
• Use the product model for parts lookup; engine model numbers are secondary

What “6.75” means and what to look for instead

Marking you see	What it identifies	What to use for parts
6.75	Engine rating/class	Not enough to order parts
917.XXXXXX (or similar)	Craftsman product model	Use this
Engine model/type code	Engine identification	Use for engine-only parts

Why it matters

Craftsman used “6.75” across many different walk-behind mower builds; blades, air filters, carburetor parts, and wheels vary by the full mower model number. Using the correct product model prevents ordering the wrong parts.

Last updated: February 2026