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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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