Craftsman 917254622 38" 12-hp riding lawn tractor Parts

Your Craftsman riding lawn tractor model 917254622 is “as old as” its manufacture date, which is typically encoded on the tractor’s model and serial number label. We use that label to identify the exact build date, then you can compare it to today’s date to estimate age.

Check the tractor frame for the model and serial number label (often under the seat, on the rear fender pan, or near the engine area). The manual also shows the general location for model and serial identification.

• Look for a sticker or metal tag that lists MODEL and SERIAL
• Clean the label gently so all digits are readable
• Write the serial number exactly as shown (letters and numbers)
• If the label is missing, check for a stamped number on the frame rail
• Use the diagrams in the 917254622 owner’s manual to confirm typical label locations

Many Craftsman tractors use a 6-digit date code as part of the serial information in this pattern:

• First 2 digits: month (01 to 12)
• Next 2 digits: day (01 to 31)
• Last 2 digits: year (00 to 99)

If the code is 072811, that reads as July 28, 2011.

Knowing the build date helps us match the correct drive belt, blade drive belt, ignition switch, and safety interlock parts for your 38-inch, 12-hp tractor, especially when there were mid-year production changes.

• Find and record the full serial number
• Decode the date using the pattern above
• If you are ordering maintenance parts, match by model first, then confirm by diagram
• For common wear items, compare your belt routing and deck setup to the manual

Last updated: February 2026

For your Craftsman 917254622 38-inch 12-hp riding lawn tractor, the fastest way to find the right replacement part is to match your model number and then use the parts diagrams and parts list in the 917254622 owner's manual to identify the exact part number and description before ordering.

• Confirm the model number on the model plate under the seat (it should read 917254622).
• Use the parts diagrams to locate the assembly you are repairing (mower deck, drive, steering, electrical).
• Write down the part number and part description from the parts list.
• Compare your old part to the diagram (shape, mounting holes, belt routing, connector style).
• Order using the model number plus the part number to avoid mismatches.

These are examples of parts that are frequently searched for on this tractor:

Riding mower parts are highly model-specific. Using the correct Craftsman 917254622 diagram and parts list prevents ordering a belt, switch, or pulley that looks similar but does not fit or route correctly.

Last updated: February 2026

On Craftsman riding lawn tractor model 917254622, the most reliable “date” identifier is the serial number on the model plate under the seat; we use that information (along with the model number) to determine the unit’s production details. For battery and charger date codes, the code is typically printed or engraved on the battery case or on the bottom of the charger.

Check these locations first:

• Under the seat: model plate with the serial number (primary identifier)
• Battery case: date code is often printed or engraved on the plastic housing
• Battery top/side near cells: common spot for a short numeric code
• Charger bottom label: many chargers list a date code on the underside
• Owner documentation: model plate location and ID fields are shown in the 917254622 owner's manual

Date codes vary by component, but these are common patterns:

• 6-digit numeric code (often interpreted as a date format)
• Letter plus numbers (plant or batch plus date information)
• Sticker with week/year (for some batteries and electrical parts)

Using the correct identifier prevents ordering the wrong Craftsman parts and helps match the right diagrams for your 38-inch deck and 12-hp tractor configuration.

Last updated: February 2026

The model number is 917254622. On Craftsman riding lawn tractors, the model number is the key identifier we use to match the correct parts lists, diagrams, and specifications for your exact 38-inch, 12-hp tractor; it is also shown in the 917254622 owner's manual.

We recommend checking the tractor’s ID label and matching it exactly (including all digits).

• Look under the seat area (seat pan or fender deck)
• Check the frame rail near the engine compartment
• Look near the rear transaxle area
• Compare what you see to the format 917.XXXXXX (dots may appear on labels)

Craftsman tractors that look similar can use different belts, pulleys, blades, and safety switches. Using 917254622 helps ensure the parts you order fit your chassis and deck configuration.

These are common items where model mix-ups cause fit problems:

• Ground drive belt (routing and length vary), such as v-belt 532125907
• Mower deck belt (deck size and idler layout vary), such as lawn tractor blade drive belt 532106085
• Blades (length and lift style vary), such as lawn tractor blade 532143978
• Safety interlock components (switch styles vary)

A one-digit mismatch can point you to a different tractor family and the wrong diagrams. Confirming 917254622 first saves time, avoids returns, and helps you get the right Craftsman parts on the first order.

Last updated: February 2026

The model number for this Craftsman riding lawn tractor is 917.254622 (often written without the dot as 917254622). You can confirm it in the parts list and diagrams in the 917254622 owner's manual.

We see the model number on the tractor’s ID label; it is typically placed where it stays readable during normal use.

• Under the seat pan or on the seat support area
• On the frame near the rear fender
• Near the engine compartment or hood area
• On a sticker or metal tag with serial information

Some listings show a retail model name (like “T130”) or a manufacturer platform number, which is not the same as the Sears/Craftsman model number used for parts lookup.

Using 917254622 ensures you get the right parts for your 38-inch, 12-hp front-engine lawn tractor, especially for fit-critical items like belts, steering parts, and deck components.

Last updated: February 2026