Craftsman 917259270 tractor Parts

For a Craftsman riding mower like model 917259270, we find the model number on the tractor’s frame under the seat area (often on a sticker or metal tag). Once you have that number, you can use it to pull the correct parts list and diagrams on Sears PartsDirect.

Check these common locations first:

• On the frame directly under the seat (lift the seat and look down at the frame rails)
• On the underside of the seat pan
• Near the rear fender or battery area (still under the seat zone)
• On a tag near the engine compartment on some front-engine tractors

Model tags can be dirty, faded, or partially covered. Use this quick process:

• Wipe the tag clean; use a flashlight to read stamped characters
• Write the model number exactly as shown (for example, 917259270)
• Record the serial number too; it helps confirm production variations
• Avoid using only “Craftsman tractor” or deck size; parts can differ by build

Using the exact model number prevents mismatched parts, especially for high-variation items like belts, steering parts, and safety switches. For example, the correct ground drive belt for this model is the lawn tractor drive belt 532125907, and ordering by model helps ensure proper length and fit.

Last updated: February 2026

The model number for this Craftsman front-engine lawn tractor is 917259270. Use 917259270 when ordering replacement parts, looking up diagrams, or matching items like belts, switches, and steering components for the correct fit.

You will use the model number to match the exact parts list for your tractor and avoid ordering the wrong component.

• Check the product identification label on the tractor frame (commonly under the seat or near the engine area).
• Match the label to 917259270 exactly; one digit off can change the parts list.
• Use the model number when searching parts diagrams for belts, pulleys, tires, and electrical switches.
• If you are shopping beyond this parts list, search by model number on Sears PartsDirect.

These are examples of parts shown for this model that often come up during maintenance and repairs:

• Lawn tractor drive belt 532125907 (ground drive)
• Lawn tractor blade drive belt 532106085 (deck/blades)
• Starter switch 532365402
• Lawn tractor seat switch 532421062 (safety interlock)
• Drag link 532156438 (steering)

Craftsman tractors often share similar frames and deck styles across model families, but belts, pulleys, switches, and steering parts can differ. Using 917259270 ensures the replacement part matches your tractor’s configuration.

Last updated: February 2026

Craftsman model 917259270 is a model number, not a build date; the year is determined by the date code on the tractor’s product ID label, not by the model number itself. On most Craftsman riding mowers and tractors, that label includes a month, day, and year code you can decode to get the exact build date.

Look for a product ID label (sometimes called a serial number label) in one of these common spots:

• Under the seat pan or on the seat support
• On the rear fender pan near the seat
• On the frame rail near the engine
• Near the transaxle area on the frame
• Under the hood on the chassis (less common)

Many Craftsman tractors use a 6-digit date code that reads as:

• MMDDYY (month, day, year)

If the label shows 072811, that decodes to July 28, 2011.

The build date helps us match the correct parts and configurations when a model had running changes. For example, belt routing and hardware can vary, which affects parts like the lawn tractor drive belt 532125907 and small retainers such as the husqvarna lawn tractor ring clip 812000029.

When ordering parts for Craftsman 917259270, we use the model number first, then confirm fit by diagram location and description.

• Match the part by section (mower deck, drive, steering, electrical)
• Compare the part name and diagram reference
• Replace worn belt-drive items together when practical (belt, pulley, spring)
• Use the parts list for this model first; for broader searching by model number, use Sears PartsDirect

Last updated: February 2026